Login AI’s role in fostering fair and accessible longevity advice It is not news that the wealthier sections of society are more likely to live healthier and longer lives, with a study published in The Journal of Gerontology finding that at age 50, the wealthiest men in England and the US could expect to live approximately 31 additional years free from disability, while those in the poorest groups had about 22 to 23 disability-free years. Features 12 hours ago
Login A how-to guide to recruiting your startup’s first employees A startup is an exciting business venture for any enthusiastic entrepreneur. However, your company's success hinges on an innovative and resilient team to propel it to new heights. Of course, hiring your first employees is difficult when you are just beginning. Here are ways to recruit your first top candidates for your emerging enterprise. HR 14 hours ago
Login UK SMEs brace for a make-or-break year As inflation, tax changes, and tighter market conditions squeeze the UK SME landscape, new research from e-Residency reveals a sector pushing for progress amid economic strain. News 15 hours ago
Login The AI edge: how startups can win – or lose – VC investment In today’s venture capital landscape, AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a critical factor in our investment decisions. Funding 1 day ago
Login UK businesses spending £321K on AI, but only see minor gains UK e-commerce companies are investing significant capital in AI to improve the customer experience, however, many businesses are yet to realise significant gains. These are the findings of a new survey of senior executives at 300 large and mid-sized e-commerce companies in Europe and the US by headless CMS Storyblok. News 1 day ago
Login Maximising tax savings and ensuring compliance through year-round tax planning Jake Darlington, SME Manager at Sapphire Accounting, discusses the benefits of year-round taxes for small businesses and startups. Features 1 day ago
Login Boaty McBoatface sails to new horizons with quantum pioneers at the helm Hold on to your life jackets! Aquark Technologies, a member of the NATO DIANA Accelerator Programme, has announced the details of its latest trial. In an unexpected collaboration, the autonomous submersible vehicle National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Autosub Long Range (ALR), affectionately known as Boaty McBoatface, made a splash in the world of quantum technology, being the vessel of choice for Aquark to send its AQuest system into the depths. News 1 day ago
Login Preserving organisational knowledge will be biggest value driver for AI Dan Thomson, Founder and CEO of AI digital replica startup Sensay, has argued that AI's ability to transfer and retain organisational knowledge within businesses will be its biggest value-driver over the next five years. News 1 day ago
Login Cracking vibe coding with AI-powered software test management Software development is entering a new era. Vibe coding lets anyone create working applications by describing what they want in plain English – no traditional programming needed. But without proper testing, it’s a recipe for chaos. Features 1 day ago
Login Femtech’s big year ahead – but old patterns hold it back 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for femtech, startups that develop solutions for women's health from virtual doulas like Soula to period tracking apps like Flo. The number of deals is climbing, and overall funding is on the rise. But beneath the surface, there are still barriers that could slow the industry’s momentum – and often they trace back to men. Good PR might help to overcome them. Features 2 days ago
Login Capably raises $4M to lead next wave of agentic AI-powered automation Capably, the intelligent automation platform, has raised $4 million to help businesses effortlessly delegate work to AI across their organisations. Funding 2 days ago
Login AI startups raise $22.3 billion in Q1, second-highest total on record VC funding in the AI sector started strong in 2025, carrying forward impressive momentum from 2024. During the first three months of the year, AI companies and startups raised tens of billions of dollars in funding rounds, proving investor confidence in the sector remains strong. Funding 2 days ago
Login Innovate UK awards TreQ-Led consortium £1.65M to create open architecture quantum testbed Innovate UK has awarded TreQ and a consortium of partners including Rigetti, Oxford Ionics, Q-CTRL, and Qruise, £1.65 million to develop an Open Architecture Quantum (OAQ) Testbed. Funding 2 days ago
Login xMEMS Labs powers BleeqUp AI sports glasses xMEMS Labs has announced that its Cowell MEMS tweeter is now shipping in an AI sports glasses product from BleeqUp, a hardware startup based in China. This milestone marks the first commercial deployment of a MEMS tweeter in AI glasses and signals xMEMS’ growing momentum in the fast-expanding AI eyewear market. News 2 days ago
Login Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions With landmark initiatives announced to forge new frontiers in Europe’s digital sovereignty, including the €200bn AI pledge and unprecedented emphasis on quantum, cloud, semiconductors and data storage, a sense of urgency is sweeping across the continent to reimagine the status quo and reshape critical tech infrastructures. News 2 days ago
Login Top 5 UK innovations to make your home greener this Earth Day When it comes to making our homes more sustainable, most of us think of solar panels, smart thermostats, or better insulation, and although this can be the case, beyond the well-known solutions, the UK is home to a wave of lesser-known innovations that are quietly transforming the way we live. Startups 2 days ago
Login Applications open for University of Edinburgh AI-enhanced Accelerator Programme An initiative which helps innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused scaleup companies to maximise their full commercial potential is now open for 2025 applications. News 2 days ago
Login The entrepreneur’s guide to flexible mindfulness In today's high-speed business landscape, entrepreneurs face unprecedented pressure. The demands of building companies while navigating technological disruption create unique stress patterns that traditional wellness advice often fails to address. After working with founders for over 15 years, I've developed a "flexible mindfulness" approach that fits the entrepreneurial lifestyle. Life 2 days ago
Login GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore Unites Global Tech Investment Elite with Southeast Asia VC Funding Set to Surpass US$13 Billion in 2025 Southeast Asia’s (SEA) entrepreneurial landscape, backed by its flourishing technology startup ecosystem, is primed to experience significant activity and heightened investor interest. With Statistics Research projecting regional VC funding will reach US$13.7 billion in 2025 and Citigroup estimating Asian tech funding will expand by 10% this calendar year, SEA-based startups are poised to enter a vibrant new phase – empowered with new access to capital, talent, and global attention to scale solutions across industries. News 2 days ago
Login Scaling a startup: the leadership shift founder must make Scaling a startup is an exciting yet daunting challenge. While product-market fit and funding are critical, leadership is often the deciding factor between success and failure. In fact, approximately 70% of startups fail within their first 10 years, with many of these failures attributed to 'people issues,' including leadership challenges. Features 2 days ago