With over 500 million podcast listeners globally and the market projected to skyrocket from $27 billion in 2023 to over $234 billion by 2030, the podcasting industry is experiencing rapid growth. Given that approximately 80% of podcast episodes are completed by listeners, it is no surprise that global ad spending is forecasted to hit $4.02 billion by 2024.

Blackfinch Ventures has unveiled its latest offering: the Energy Transition EIS Portfolios, designed to provide investors with access to innovative technology companies driving the widespread electrification of society.

The EMERGE International Tech Conference has transformed Yerevan into a vibrant startup hub, connecting pioneering founders from emerging markets, tech enthusiasts, and leading venture capitalists from across the globe. A two-day event, held on September 25-26 at the oxygen-rich o2 Gardens, brought together global industry leaders and sparked important public discussions at the intersection of AI, Humanity, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity.

Expo Agritech 2024 is preparing to become the major European trade fair dedicated to innovation in the agricultural sector. From 26 to 28 November, the event will turn Malaga, Spain, into the meeting point for players in the agricultural field, who will discuss how the latest generation of machinery, irrigation and water management systems, post-harvest equipment, fertilisers, agricultural yield solutions, agro-energy, biotechnology, plant nutrition and 4.0 technologies are making farms evolve, boosting their profitability, quality and sustainability.

The organisers of Network X, have announced key agenda highlights for this year’s event, promising an unmissable experience for attendees. From October 8–10, 2024, over 5,000 industry leaders including disruptive startups, regulators, and technology providers will gather in Paris at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to shape the future of connectivity. With a record 200+ exhibitors and a comprehensive conference programme, Network X will showcase the latest innovations, offer exclusive networking opportunities, and provide key insights for businesses looking to stay competitive across telecoms.

Growth investor IW Capital is set to launch a new £30 million fund aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, following the successful completion of a management buyout.

UK-based fintech Carmoola has announced a significant £100 million debt deal with NatWest, a move aimed at expanding its reach and further enhancing its innovative approach to car financing.

TraiCon Events will be hosting Philippines premier Data Centre Summit event titled “Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit” on 11th & 12th March 2025 in The Heritage Hotel MANILA - Rising Digitalisation Across Multiple Sectors.

Return-to-office mandates are nothing short of a hot topic in the business world. In the UK, companies such as Tesco, Boots, ASOS, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, have all enacted RTO policies with employees this year.

When it comes to going from startup beginner to startup success, setting actionable targets from the beginning is actually crucial for steering your business in the right direction.

Dtonic, a leading Korean startup in AI and data infrastructures, has emerged as the global winner of the South Summit Korea 2024 Startup Competition, co-organized by IE University, in collaboration with the Government of Gyeonggi and GBSA (Gyenggido Business & Science Accelerator).

Semiconductor firms across the UK, producing crucial technologies from smartphone screens to surgical lasers, are receiving significant backing to help them expand and contribute to economic growth.

TitanML was founded officially in 2021 by Dr James Dborin and Dr Fergus Finn, later being joined by Co-Founder and CEO Meryem Arik.

The transportation landscape in the Global South is fraught with challenges. High costs, unreliable services, and an infrastructure that often fails to meet the needs of its population.

Transport is evolving. As it has done throughout the past 200 years, mind you. But its new, and current, iteration leading the way is not airships or the petrol-guzzling automobile, but EVs.

DOCK-Y is an award-winning technology company that is gearing up to enhance the safety of any riders who travel on two- or three-wheels, be that bikes, trikes, or scooters, whilst also contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing urban congestion and carbon emissions.

Thousands of off-grid sites—such as telecommunications towers, weather stations, railways, and construction areas—require small, reliable sources of electricity. Traditionally, diesel generators have powered these remote locations, but the VTT-led RoRePower project has identified a cleaner, more efficient alternative: fuel cell technology. This innovative approach offers reliable, remote-controlled electricity generation, even in extreme environments that range from -40°C to over 50°C.

Long-time entrepreneur and nature-lover, Janne Hietala, Co-Founder and CEO of Kelluu, and the rest of his team are operating an AI-powered airship fleet to create digital twins whilst simultaneously offering data solutions.

During his studies, Jürgen Greil began working in the aerospace industry, where he forged his career as a mechanical engineer.

The need for increasing women's representation in STEM is widely recognised, but the challenge extends far beyond simply attracting more women into the sector. According to Forbes, after just 5-7 years in their jobs, 40-50% of technical women leave the STEM workforce. More needs to be done to not just recruit women but also retain them, urges author Lauren Neal.