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.

Welinq, a modular quantum computing and interconnect company, has established a Scientific Advisory Board featuring four of the most prominent experts in quantum information science.

For decades, business startups were classified as for-profit companies and charities as nonprofit. However, in recent years, some startups are turning to the nonprofit sector to meet the needs of their stakeholders better. Which you choose depends on your goals for the brand and how you intend to raise capital. The structure you settle on can shape operations for years to come.

The Achievement Algorithm is redefining leadership development with an approach that blends neuroscience and Quantum Release techniques to help leaders overcome burnout and excel under pressure.

Pascual Innoventures, the corporate venture branch of Pascual, has intensified its efforts to shape the future of food by increasing its investment to over $2 million across the initial three rounds of Mylkcubator, an innovative programme driving forward research and development in the food industry.

South Summit Korea, the leading event for the verticalised entrepreneurial ecosystem in AI and Deep Tech, co-organised by IE University in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and GBSA (Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator), has inaugurated its first edition today in Suwon (Gyeonggi-Do province). "Today marks a new chapter for entrepreneurs and innovators, as South Summit and South Korea will form the perfect partnership to continue connecting ecosystems from around the world," said María Benjumea, president and founder of South Summit, at the opening of the event.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly planning a significant restructure that will transform it into a for-profit benefit corporation.

Oxylabs, a leading web intelligence platform, has unveiled OxyCopilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline web data collection. Integrated into the Oxylabs Web Scraper API, OxyCopilot simplifies the process of extracting public web data, helping users save both time and money on complex scraping tasks.

Oslo-based startup Findable, which automates building documentation through AI, has raised €9 million in a Series A funding round. The investment, led by Point Nine and supported by KOMPAS VC, Construct Venture, and Lake Eight, will fuel the company's expansion into new markets, enhance its technology, and support team growth as it continues its mission to transform the property management industry.

Understandably, many companies are keen to use AI to help with hiring – 42% of companies use AI in recruitment and HR, according to IBM research. The right tools can help to accurately identify top candidates faster.

As a technology founder, I've realised the immense importance of navigating the digital landscape effectively to ensure the success and growth of my business. The challenges we face in technology and digital product development are monumental, but they also present opportunities for strategic growth.

Lopay, a London-based payment processing app known for its quick payouts and low fees, has announced a new partnership with YouLend, an embedded financing platform. This collaboration aims to offer flexible and accessible business financing to over 40,000 Lopay customers.

Skillsoft, a platform for transformative learning experiences, has introduced several platform enhancements to help organisations transition to skills-based talent strategies.

Business Show Media ends the year excited to launch into their next chapter; a golden 50th edition of the expo that started it all, the longest-standing business event; The Business Show London. 

DeepOpinion, a startup focused on automating enterprise processes with AI, has secured €11 million in a Series A funding round. The company’s technology uses AI agents to handle complex, knowledge-heavy business tasks, marking a new frontier in process automation.

The highly anticipated 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) is set to take place from April 21-23, 2025, at the prestigious ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As the Middle East's premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable mobility, EVIS Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its reputation as a pivotal platform for global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

A smartphone app, Parkinson’s ON, created by Kuhan Pushparatnam, a man living with Parkinson’s, and his partner, Helen, has emerged as the UK’s most popular app for managing the condition.

Stability AI, a startup focused on transforming visual media through AI, has announced that renowed filmmaker, technology innovator, and visual effects pioneer James Cameron has joined its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Stability AI CEO, Prem Akkaraju.

LinkedIn has unveiled its annual list of the Top 20 UK Startups for 2024, highlighting the most promising and innovative startups that are reshaping industries across the nation.