For over half a decade, I've conducted a covert study while networking and speaking at various events.

In just a few days the eagerly-awaited Workspace Design Show, a leading trade show that brings together the UK workplace interiors community, will open its doors. Held at London’s Business Design Centre, handily placed in the heart of Islington, from 27-28 February 2024, the event offers attendees the chance to explore the latest industry trends, see the latest products, and find inspiration in the thought-provoking talks programmes.

The Burning Heroes Founders Association announces the winners of the London Pitch Competition. Selected startups had the opportunity to pitch in front of investors from top VC firms, including Antler, Angels Den, Fuel Ventures, Longe VC, 271.vc and others. The final pitch took place on February 19th, 2024, at the Home Grown Members' Club. Participants competed in three categories: Best Startup, Best Product, and Best Business Model. 

With a track record of investing in over 100 early stage enterprises dedicated to pioneering solutions for commercial, technological, and scientific challenges, Oxford Capital are passionate about investing in innovative early-stage companies with strong growth potential.

South Summit Brazil 2024, co-organized by IE University  and the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, has announced the 50 finalist startups of the Startup Competition, selected from more than 2,000 startups submitted, in a process that has highlighted the quality and disruptive projects presented.

Evening Standard’s SME XPO is back in 2024, designed as a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering scaling businesses.

Silicon Catalyst.UK, the UK arm of the only incubator dedicated to fostering semiconductor solutions, has opened the next application phase for the ChipStart UK incubator.

Your average workday is more than just the time you spend on the office premises. It starts when you prepare for your office, and then the commute. The work day ends only after you commute back home and get fresh.

People often ask me how great startups can transition from being relatively small, high-achieving teams to becoming something so much bigger and impactful.

MongoDB has become a Corporate Partner of Tech Barcelona, strengthening its support for Barcelona's expanding technology sector.

42 Technology (42T), a product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has published its first annual technology trend report.  This comprehensive guide outlines the 12 groundbreaking technology trends that are likely to drive innovation and reshape industries this year.

Businesses are constantly navigating new challenges, but one to add to the list for 2024 is staff retention. In a recent BT report, 53% of employers admitted experiencing a greater level of voluntary turnover now compared to previous years. So, what can businesses leaders do to keep their talent? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of unified communications specialist Crystaline, shares his advice on using technology to ensure successful onboarding and long-term retention.

An innovative SaaS business that provides a rigorous platform to measure and manage culture is set to scale by 400% over the next 12 months.

The Mega Green Accelerator is now open for applications from startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that focus on circular economy solutions, clean energy transition and climate mitigation technologies, including water and agriculture. The initiative will nurture the next generation of innovators as they develop solutions to address both regional and global sustainability challenges. PepsiCo and SABIC have partnered with AstroLabs, as well as with other strategic partners to create the program, which was announced at COP28 in the UAE.

The Department for Business and Trade is offering six standout UK emerging tech companies the opportunity to supercharge their entry into the German market and grow their customer base as part of a new government-backed UK Tech Accelerator programme based out of Stuttgart.

Areas, company in food and beverage and travel retail based in Barcelona, has announced the four victorious startups from the second 'Areas for Change Challenge'.

The funding downturn that began in 2022 hit its lowest point last year, with a 53% fall in Q1 alone. I’m hopeful that conditions will improve for founders and investors alike in 2024, however the caution in the tech markets is unlikely to disappear entirely.

In terms of both paid and organic marketing strategies, social media offers a powerful and cost-effective way for brands to build and reach communities, drive engagement, and establish positive brand reputation – yet so many brands fail to gain traction on their social channels.

Multi-category app, Glovo, has partnered with digital payment giant Visa to support small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with a series of online training sessions.

The UK’s struggling SME sector is eager for tax incentives or relief at next month’s Spring Budget, a survey from employment management platform Employment Hero has revealed.