Government, shackled by the need to appease voters and navigate political agendas, simply can't drive the change we need to reach net zero. Political parties struggle to lead in climate innovation because their policies often prioritise large, established sectors over nimble, innovation-driven startups.

A new report from the University of Northampton (UON) will scrutinise the economic strengths and weaknesses of Northamptonshire, aiming to harness the burgeoning startup scene in the county.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in the UK has risen by 66% since September 2023 and 18% since the beginning of 2024, according to Slack’s Workforce Index. As the owner of an AI tool myself, I see this as a positive. It paves the way for increased productivity, efficiency and profitability for businesses, amongst a shedload of other benefits.

Gary Knight, CEO at WOLF, explains the process of how the company monetised its app, successfully generating revenue for the company and its app users.

Hull-based healthtech company MediMusic, which has developed AI technology to prescribe music as medication to ease pain, anxiety, and stress for people with dementia, won the Startup of the Year award at a global music tech summit.

Marketing to consumers during major sporting events can be challenging. Not only is the competition between official sponsors, but a sizable portion of large businesses are tapping into opportunities around them too.

Eleven pioneering semiconductor startups, specialising in advanced AI and groundbreaking healthcare technologies, have been inducted into the ChipStart incubator, a government-endorsed support programme designed to commercialise their cutting-edge research.

The software as a service (SaaS) market is vast and versatile. It unites a broad variety of products and companies, from Zoom and Salesforce to Adobe and Dropbox. There is something for an investor with any aspirations, be it simply to grow capital or to create something defining and revolutionary. If, as an investor, you have a preferred industry, you are very likely to find some SaaS startups within it to consider.

The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes up in nearly every conversation I have right now – whether that’s with my executive team, Board, employees, clients, shareholders or other stakeholders. It seems to be the only thing that people are interested in and want to talk about. And rightly so, in my view.

Fiverr recently revealed its acquisition of AutoDS, a platform offering a comprehensive subscription-based solution for dropshippers. AutoDS streamlines the dropshipping process with features like product research and sourcing, inventory management, and automated fulfilment.

As we navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, the importance of fostering innovation through structured environments cannot be overstated. As the Director of the recently launched Porto Business School Entrepreneurship Center, I am keenly aware of the transformative potential these centres hold.

Sage, renowned for its accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology tailored for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), recently announced a new collaboration with Virgin StartUp, the arm of Virgin committed to aiding UK founders in their entrepreneurial journeys.

When selecting a city to open Koba’s fist flex location, Koba @100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester was a perfect place to start with so much growth and activity in the property sector.

Adyen vs Stripe is a big question when selecting the right payment processing solution for startups and SMEs. These two prominent players both offer robust platforms designed to handle the complex needs of modern businesses.

The flexible working landscape continues to evolve and shift here in the UK. With that comes fresh opportunities, but also challenges for startups and SMEs, says Firmin Zocchetto, CEO at PayFit.

Founders and small business owners are burning out at alarming rates. According to a report by Startup Snapshot in April 2023, 72% of startup founders reported a detrimental impact on their mental health.

Streamkap, a real-time data streaming provider, secured $3.3 million in seed and pre-seed funding led by InReach Ventures, with contributions from TEN13, Haatch Ventures, and Begin Capital. The funding round also saw participation from angel investors with roles at Datadog, Anthropic, and Clickhouse.

Checkly, a company in synthetic monitoring powered by Monitoring as Code (MaC) and Playwright, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital. Notable contributions also came from existing investors Accel, CRV, and Paul H. Müller.

At an event in Paris, Alibaba.com announced its partnership as the first worldwide Olympic and Paralympic e-commerce partner to join the Athlete365 Business Accelerator programme's fourth edition. This International Olympic Committee (IOC) led initiative aimed to aid athletes in their dual-career and career-transition phases by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills.

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly becoming the new black. We are seeing how numerous businesses across the world are racing to win in the AI game by inventing their own solutions or integrating existing ones in operations. But here’s the twist.