TheHill, an innovation catalyst, embedded within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a new partnership with regulatory compliance experts, IMed Consultancy, sponsors of its successful NHS Market Access Accelerator Programme.

A think tank has called on the government to continue its investment drive to support AI adoption in private businesses and across public services.

From 31 January, businesses moving goods from the European Union (EU) to Great Britain (GB) will need to comply with new UK safety and security declaration requirements.

Synthesia, the enterprise AI-powered video communications platform, has announced the successful close of its $180 million Series D funding round. The round was led by NEA, with participation from existing investors including GV, MMC Ventures and FirstMark, and new backers including WiL (World Innovation Lab), Atlassian Ventures, and PSP Growth.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Susie Cruz, a musician working with the startup LiberLive. They discussed the stringless guitar, and how it works.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Chang Woo Kim, Overseas Sales Manager at T&L Healthcare. They discussed its flexible and stretchable PCB for wearable devices, what makes its technology stand out in the market, and its plans for the future.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, visited the Viridox stand and interviewed Philippe Hébert, Product and Engineering Lead and Co-Founder of Viridox. They discussed why reducing food waste is so important, how the technology works, and its plans for the future.  

You may have heard the statistic that: “Men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them.”

Chromatin Bioscience is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with EsoBiotec, which has successfully advanced its ESO-T01 in vivo CAR-T candidate into clinical trials.

The UK’s small and medium-sized businesses are bracing for cost increases this year, according to new research from iwoca.

Robeauté, the medtech startup developing neurosurgical microrobots, has raised $28 million led by Plural, Cherry Ventures, and Kindred Ventures. Other investors including LocalGlobe, Think.Health, and previous investors APEX Ventures participated, along with strategic investment from Brainlab. The new funding will be used to continue developing the technology, starting human trials in 2026 and setting up US operations ahead of FDA approval and full go-to-market.

A panel of venture capital and angel investors, and entrepreneurs from the Estonian startup sector discussing the results the industry has achieved have agreed that the sector has stabilised since peaking in 2021 – and despite 2024 proving to be a challenging year for founders and investors alike, there is as much interest as ever in putting money into the sector, and capital is available. The market itself, meanwhile, has become more aware.

With a global talent shortage anticipated in 2025 and beyond, Towergate Employee Benefits is advising businesses that employee benefits will be the vital differentiator to ensure they are at the top of the tree when it comes to attracting and retaining expertise from around the globe.

In a forward-looking perspective, Mike Hoy, Chief Technology Officer at Pulsant, Manchester colocation experts, examines the obstacles that organisations are likely to face in the successful implementation of AI projects within the next twelve-month period. He underscores the importance of a resilient and interconnected infrastructure for addressing these challenges effectively.

Running a small business can sometimes feel like an endless list of administrative tasks, from onboarding and payroll to compliance. This is especially true for the UK’s smallest businesses, those employing up to nine people. Xero’s research shows that these businesses spend less than half (46%) of the working week on their core jobs because they’re juggling so many other ‘non-core’ jobs like IT, HR, admin, and finance.

Why directing budgets towards innovation clusters, wet lab infrastructure, and investment-ready Intellectual Property (IP) strategies will be key to delivering a 10-year vision.

Almost two-thirds of UK workers fear burnout in 2025 as businesses cut back on resources to battle the growing costs of employment. That’s according to the latest data from international recruitment expert, Robert Half.

At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, spoke to Amy Fang, Marketing Manager, of FaceHeart. They discussed the technology, and Paige was able to experience a demonstration of the product in action.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Dhaval Patel, CEO of Lotus.

At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Proke’s Founder, Paola Griggio. They discussed the innovative product, the technology involved, and the inspiration behind the product for the mother and daughter duo.