Glucose Republic raises £500,000 investment round to build the first app focused on the impact of food

To understand the how the role of leadership has changed in modern society, you need to look at how our perceptions of ‘the job’ has evolved. 

Exeger, the Swedish deep-tech company behind Powerfoyle, last year announced their latest collaboration with Dutch audio-tech startup, Mayht to create the world’s first light-powered speakers with infinite playtime.

With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrency, many people are becoming more and more interested in this brand new form of investing and money-making. Since 2009, when bitcoin was first released to the public, cryptocurrencies have completely shaken up the world of finance, and have now become a mainstream form of investment. What once was a part of underground internet culture, has in recent years become something that the people we meet in everyday life discuss and are interested in. But, just what is cryptocurrency?

The way businesses communicate has changed a lot in the last few years. The most noticeable change is the rise of remote working, which has affected companies across just about every industry.

Customer loyalty is crucial, we know that very well. In our eyes, loyal clients are among the most precious things for a business. This said, they are sadly not always easy to keep hold of.

The research, conducted by Samsung UK’s Solve for Tomorrow programme, has dubbed this group ‘Generation Entrepreneur’ or ‘Gen E’ - hungry for independence from a 9-5, with 87% of them looking to wave goodbye to working for someone else in 2022. 

Tech start-ups have until 9 January to apply for the scheme based at Department Bonded Warehouse. Exchange has supported 227 individuals across 44 businesses, creating 75 jobs in its first 12 months.

CES Honoree 2022, Bird Buddy, debuted its smart bird feeder at CES 2022 in what was the first ‘Tech for Nature’ consumer product at the show. Attendees of the show were able to see an exclusive, never seen before, one:one online app experience demo accompanied by one of Bird Buddy’s three founders. Bird Buddy is the world’s first ever smart bird feeder recording and recognising bird visitors to backyards.

Virtual reality (VR) is the fastest-growing market segment, as revenues grew by 31.7 per cent and are projected to increase at the same rate over the next five years.

Digital Catapult has selected four startups to work alongside giants of Indian industry to transform the future of net zero manufacturing and supply chains, as part of its Industrial Net Zero cohort for FutureScope, the new home for startup and scaleup acceleration.

We spoke to Rahim Hirji, UK Country Manager of leading online learning platform and app, Quizlet, who reflected on education in 2021, looked forward to 2022, and offered expert insight into the future of the education sector.

Recognising the increased focus on gut health in the wellness space, Founders Factory has launched a call to find the best tech startups in gut health across the EMEA region.

With COVID-19 already pushing the narrative across the globe, it came as no surprise that healthcare technology emerged as one of the top areas of focus at CES 2022.

After a slightly different, but still extraordinary CES show this year we were thrilled to see so many incredible startups with some pretty remarkable products and hardware on show.  

According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021, 39 per cent of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity attack last year. For business owners, this statistic is worrying — risking reputation, integrity and ultimately commercial success.

NearU, the UK tech startup that connects employees to flexible desk space and meeting rooms, has announced the launch of its ‘Who’s NearU’ app feature.

Plastic Marine litter is one of the biggest threats to ocean life and humans. Now that there is more plastic in the water than fish, new solutions are desperately needed to radically reduce the harmful effects of microplastics. That's why the Dutch startup RanMarine Technology is showing the WasteShark USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel) at CES 2022, a floating drone designed to remove harmful plastic waste from waters and return it to shore before it can do damage.

This week, Web Summit is using its software to power the digital connections at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

Neptech has presented at CES 2022 its zero-emission, high-performance and intelligent hydrogen-powered passenger and cargo ships.