TaxScouts has introduced a rapid, high-quality, and affordable tax filing service for the 5.5 million SMEs in the UK.

This joint programme between the National Institute of Cybersecurity (INCIBE), an entity under the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function, through the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and the University of Salamanca took place in Ibiza from 25 to 26 April and included talks, round tables, workshops and a hackathon.

South Summit Madrid 2024, co-organised with IE University, will be held at La Nave in Madrid from June 5th to 7th under the slogan 'HUMAN by Design' and will generate an economic impact of almost €35 million, which would imply a growth of 25% over last year's edition and an average expenditure of €1,572 per visitor. This is one of the main conclusions of the report 'Socioeconomic Impact of South Summit in Spain 2024' prepared by PwC, which was released today during the official presentation of South Summit Madrid 2024.

42 Technology (42T) has underscored its company-wide commitment to sustainability and net-zero by signing a commitment to emissions reduction near-term targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the widely accepted benchmark for decarbonisation targets aligned to the Paris Agreement.

Tquila, the global technology venture-building company, has announced the launch and first close of the Tquila Paloma Fund (the “Paloma Fund”), securing $40 million in commitments, which accounts for two-thirds of its target capital raise of $60 million.

Latitude59, the Estonian flagship startup and technology conference, has announced a partnership with the VONA Hackathon which aims to tackle the urgent environmental challenges faced by Ukraine due to war damage.

NEC X, the Silicon Valley-based innovation accelerator and venture studio backed by global IT giant NEC, has announced the startups chosen to join the Elev X! Ignite cohort Batch 11.

According to market figures, 93% of Chief Data Officers agree that data strategy is crucial in order to derive value from generative artificial intelligence. In this sense, the role of the CDO in companies has evolved and has become essential in recent years as they are leading the incorporation of exponential technologies, with the preponderance of AI, anticipating digital trends and drawing the best roadmap from data-driven decision making.

This international hub on cybersecurity, co-funded by the National Institute of Cybersecurity (INCIBE), an entity under the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function, through the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and the University of Salamanca, continues its activity with a major event in Ibiza on 26 April, with the participation of relevant corporates, investors and startups.

This joint programme between the National Institute of Cybersecurity (INCIBE), an entity under the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function, through the Secretary of State for Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and the University of Salamanca continues its activity in Ibiza from 25 to 26 April and will feature talks, round tables, workshops and a hackathon.

A new report, published to mark the inaugural UK Tech Week celebration of tech ecosystems across the UK, shows that South Yorkshire's tech sector saw record levels of home-grown startup activity and attracted more tech company relocations than ever in 2023.

SCVC, an UK early-stage deeptech venture capital firm, has appointed John Williams as its partner – a move that unites two of the country’s most successful deeptech founders for the very first time.

Tech companies across South Yorkshire will be the first to benefit from Venture.Community, an industry network with startup and scaleup acceleration, launched as part of UK Tech Week celebrations in Sheffield.

Overlooking cybersecurity as a small business is not just risky—it’s downright reckless.

That might seem an obvious statement. And you might assume that every business leader understands the gravity of a cyberattack.

On the 22nd April, Rare Founders brought together a staggering number of investors and founders under one roof. This created a dynamic environment brimming with opportunity for the founders that had the opportunity to pitch their innovations.

The dynamic tourism sector is in constant transformation, driven by rapid change and emerging innovations. Technological evolution, a focus on sustainability and changing traveler preferences are setting the future of tourism. To excel in a highly competitive market, tourism businesses and destinations must adapt nimbly to these trends, ensuring their relevance and future success.

Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the Royal Academy of Engineering has received a £150 million endowment from government to launch the Green Future Fellowships programme in 2024.

This Earth Day, BT is announcing a new partnership with the UK Business Climate Hub (UKBCH) that aims to help UK small & medium businesses (SMBs) halve CO2e emissions by 2030 and empower them to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Following the resounding success of its previous editions, the highly anticipated London Climate Technology Show is poised to make its triumphant return to ExCeL London from November 27th to 28th, 2024.

Corporate travel spend in the UK is projected to increase in the next 12 months, with over half (60%) of SMEs planning to spend more on business travel overseas than they did last year, according to new research from corporate travel agency Travel Counsellors for Business.

41% of business leaders have cited the increased movement of Chief Financial Officers to Chief Exec positions as a key instigator of the UK’s current CFO shortage.

Seven UK scaleups offering innovative technologies for the maritime sector have pitched their offerings to five of South Korea’s largest shipbuilding and ship owning corporations during a trade mission to the UK.

A high proportion of businesses have undertaken an AI project in some form, with research from McKinsey revealing that 55% of organisations actively deployed an AI solution last year. However, in order to fully understand what an AI strategy can achieve in a given time period, business leaders must consider which category it falls into.

Nearly half (49%) of C-suite executives only have moderate confidence in their company's anti-money laundering (AML) processes, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by First AML, an anti-money laundering scaleup.

DocuWare, a provider of document management and workflow automation solutions announces its acquisition of natif.ai.  

Senoptica Technologies, a sensor technology and analytics company, announced that it had received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enter the United States market.

Salesforce announced that Slack AI, which utilises a company’s conversational data to aid users in working more efficiently and intelligently, is now accessible to all paid Slack customers, with expanded language support.

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe's biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Nearly 100 tech startups from around the world have applied for a pioneering international programme aimed at decarbonising the world's most widely used man-made materials.

Kickstart Innovation, a European open innovation platform, has launched its ninth programme. Annually, Kickstart attracts global startups that offer solutions to significant societal challenges, achieved through partnerships with major industry players.

Following the recent launch of the Investment Accelerator, the Department for Business and Trade along with the Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine Startup Fund and 1991 Ventures have now selected 20 pre-seed and seed companies to take part in the ten-week programme.

Adam Neumann has once again made headlines in recent weeks for his $500 million bid to buy back WeWork.

The University of Edinburgh's AI Accelerator programme, renowned globally, has begun its search for technology-driven scaleups to join its eighth cohort. The programme is designed for Scottish and international companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their commercial prospects.

Exponential technologies have become an indispensable tool for boosting business competitiveness. In this regard, startups are positioned as key players when it comes to developing these solutions and accelerating the digital transformation of any industry with solutions such as Generative AI, data analytics, multicloud, Blockchain, AR/VR, or cybersecurity, among others.

Humane’s AI Pin has been one of the most talked about gadgets since its announcement. Designed by two former Apple executives, having featured at Paris Fashion Week, and the countless news stories about the product, the pin was hailed as the next best thing in tech.

Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector. 

According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.

Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released its Spring 2024 Business Trends Index.

The first edition of Startup OLÉ was attended by more than 110 top speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees. In addition, Depencare was the winner of the pitch competition.

A new defence technology initiative, the Defence Builder Accelerator, has recently launched in Ukraine. This four-month intensive training programme is specifically designed for Ukrainian defence startups to secure their first investments and facilitate the transition from "garage" production to the establishment of a technology company.

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that assists companies in achieving a net zero future, announced its acquisition by the Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.

After registering over 60,000 attendees from 89 countries, hosting more than 670 exhibitors, over 1,000 speakers, and engaging over 3,000 startups, investors, and open innovation stakeholders in 2023, We Make Future is arriving in Bologna, Italy, for the first time.

A recent report from Ecologi, the UK's climate action platform, reveals that 79% of UK businesses believe the government should offer more support to enhance their environmental practices.

The LawtechUK Ecosystem Tracker Report has provided new insights into the UK's flourishing lawtech sector, highlighting its rapid expansion nationwide and identifying major growth areas and regional centres of innovation.

Taking place next week on April 23-24, at ExCeL London, this year's event promises an unparalleled experience for entrepreneurs and business owners alike.

Wall Street English, an EdTech company, has launched a range of advanced features and learner productivity tools designed to enhance student learning outcomes.

AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, has partnered with doobi, a laundry subscription platform to expand this unique service to the thriving market of Saudi Arabia. By infusing innovative technologies into the conventional method of laundry services, doobi is set to transform the laundry experience in Saudi with its state-of-the-art technology and customer-centric approach. This strategic move aligns with the Kingdom's vision to become digital-first, fueled by its high internet penetration and tech-savvy population.

Ozone API, the global open banking provider, and Thistle Initiatives, the compliance consultancy, announce a strategic partnership to help financial institutions get ahead of impending Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and quickly achieve open banking compliance.

CultureAI, a specialist in human risk management, is enabling employees to assess and address their security risks with just a single click.

The Health Optimisation Summit returns for its fourth edition at London’s prestigious Business Design Centre on the 15th and 16th June 2024, bringing together leading experts, visionaries, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements, trends, and strategies in optimising human health and performance.

Code Institute, a provider of software development education, has introduced a Spring Scholarship Fund to support aspiring developers.

Recent findings from the Santander Trade Barometer show that nearly a third (28%) of UK companies now anticipate over half their revenue will come from international markets in the next 12 months, a figure that has doubled in the last two years.

Hartlepool Council has initiated a new trial aimed at boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) throughout the town. They are implementing Kerbo Charge through-pavement channels, enabling residents with street parking to charge their cars at home safely and benefit from low-cost off-peak tariffs.

Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living, has announced its acquisition of Trouva, the platform for exploring and purchasing from independent boutiques and brands.

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the contemporary HR platform transforming the world of work, recently unveiled Bob Hiring, a fully integrated Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that seamlessly connects candidate, employee, and business data for enhanced decision-making.

As the largest competition of its kind in the Nordics and Baltics, Latitude59 Pitch Competition has once again broken records – a total of 526 applications from 53 countries were submitted, which is almost a hundred more than the previous year.

Zoom has announced the general availability of Zoom Workplace, its AI-powered collaboration platform.

Same-day delivery service Gophr and Diamond Logistics Birmingham have teamed up with Charging Angels, provider of urgent laptop power chargers.

Alibaba.com has announced the launch of its Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Europe, aiming to promote gender equality in business and support female entrepreneurship.

Docusign has announced a major expansion of its business strategy by introducing a new SaaS category – Intelligent Agreement Management. Alongside this, it has launched Docusign IAM, a comprehensive intelligent agreement management platform with a suite of applications designed to lead in this new category.

Research conducted by communications consultancy Stand has highlighted that as companies grow, business leaders increasingly worry about losing touch with their customers, employees, and public perception.

Koba, the flexible workspace company known for creating premium, evidence-based sustainable workplaces, is launching its first UK venture at 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester.

Integrated Graphene has announced the appointment of Andrew Lacey to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

Hundreds of UK chief executives fear that AI could usurp their positions, highlighting widespread concerns over the technology’s ability to disrupt traditional working models.

Mobility startup Voi, producing e-scooters and bikes, has unveiled  it’s new scooter model, the Voiager 7.

Gut health test startup ZOE has announced it is cutting its costs by 20%, which means employee numbers will also be cut.

The AI skills gap is impeding public sector projects, with 60% identifying the shortage as their primary challenge to implementation, according to research by Salesforce.

In the 2023/24 financial year, Blackfinch Ventures invested over £12 million across a variety of early and growth stage companies, strengthening its commitment to the UK's burgeoning tech economy.

New research conducted by IDEE has uncovered that managing cyber security poses a greater challenge for large businesses compared to their smaller counterparts.

IBM and Microsoft have been first to confirm their participation as partners in a revamped London Tech Week 2024, which will see the event double in size and attendance versus the 2023 edition.

Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have raised concerns that the reluctance to embrace new technologies is constraining small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

The full power of next-generation quantum computing may soon be accessible to millions of individuals and companies, following a breakthrough by scientists at Oxford University Physics that guarantees security and privacy.

The first edition of Startup OLÉ in the US city will take place from 15 to 16 April 2024, with the participation of more than 100 top speakers, 69 startups and scaleups and nearly 500 attendees.

Global employment management platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world.

UK businesses are lacking the confidence to use AI for their financial operations, according to one of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo.

Tritek Consulting, a provider in the recruitment, training, and consulting realms within the technology industry, has unveiled significant enhancements to its training offerings in response to a 200% surge in growth.

Legacy Club, an entrepreneur community in London, is undergoing a transformation with a new purpose, vision, and rebranded identity, marking a significant development in its journey.

The sixth edition of Europe's leading event for entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America took place in Santiago de Chile on 9 April. Beeing Company was the winner of the pitch competition, while Securetia and Innova Space came second and third, respectively.

The percentage of UK small businesses considering new projects to achieve business growth (66%) has fallen to its lowest level since January 2021, according to new research by Novuna Business Finance. 

UMi has secured a contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to spearhead the new Business Support Service, striving to assist the growth and success of SMEs in England.

Multifi, a specialist in business finance innovation, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with Plaid, a key data network facilitating the digital financial ecosystem.

A recent study sheds light on the potential for UK quantum computing firms in Japan, a nation ramping up investment to foster the commercial use of quantum computing across various sectors, including chemistry, financial services, and logistics optimisation.

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a new GOV.UK interactive tool to help them navigate the changes.

2150, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology with a focus on transforming urban environments, has introduced its "Biodiversity 101" report. This document aims to elucidate the concept of biodiversity, its significance, and the available measures to counteract its deterioration.

Nory, the AI-driven operating system tailored for the hospitality sector, unveiled its new initiative, Nory Capital, in partnership with YouLend.

Prolific has published an industry-first study through its Participant Wellbeing report, aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of AI taskers.

The Leeds-based startup IMAGINaiTION has achieved recognition in Insider Media Yorkshire's 42 Under 42 awards and has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber final of the StartUp Awards.

We’ve been completely blown away by how many of you have entered this year’s Hustle Awards – thank you! As we are a compassionate bunch, we’ve listened and decided we’d give you a little more time to complete your entries.

Cybercrime is a significant issue for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Although we usually hear more about cybersecurity incidents impacting large businesses, smaller businesses are also a target.

Hokodo, a provider of digital payment terms solutions, has unveiled a new €100 million debt facility from Viola Credit, a worldwide credit investment manager dedicated to fostering growth within the innovation economy.

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe's biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

Vertical Future, a specialist in vertical farming technology and manufacturing based in the UK, received a grant of £1.5 million for the delivery of the project's second phase, "Autonomous Agriculture for Space Exploration."

Ahead of its fourth year launch, Fintech Week London has committed to championing diversity and inclusion through its partnership with The Inclusion Plus Institute and SafeSpace Plus.

Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based bank, is boosting Durham University’s Women in Technology programme with two new scholarships aimed at prospective female students from low-income backgrounds.

Octopus Investments, an investment manager investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, has today announced the appointment of Sian Roberts as Head of UK Institutional Distribution.

The University of Salford Business School’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) merges the worlds of academia and industry, to allow businesses to access tailored support to help them grow and thrive by working alongside the institution’s expert academics.

Digital Catapult has launched an accelerator programme with Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to support the region’s net zero ambition.

Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of AI, and NexGen Cloud, the provider of sustainable Infrastructure-as-a-Service, announced a partnership designed to spur innovation in AI development through advanced technology.

Recent research by Intuit QuickBooks uncovers UK small businesses' strategies for the upcoming tax year beginning on 6th April. An overwhelming majority (99.6%) of surveyed small businesses intend to alter their operations in the new tax year, with 41% forecasting significant changes.