On day one of ISE 2024, Startups Magazine's Anna Wood talked to Zoe from THINKSO, a pioneering company at the forefront of designing integrated systems for teaching and conference environments.

The UK is brimming with innovation potential. The government’s commitment to becoming a science superpower and innovation nation has led to measures being introduced to encourage more Research and Development (R&D) in the country, including a record public R&D budget commitment to R&D.

The Underdog Tech Award, an innovative international accolade for tech startup founders located outside major tech hubs, proudly announces its 2024 shortlist.

At ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood spoke with Da Rin Piero, Export Manager at Aresline about its visionary product, integrating technology with comfort.

The European VC, in partnership with Isomer Capital, HSBC Innovation Banking, and SuperVenture, has inaugurated the first-ever The European VC Awards.

Monomer Bio, an innovative lab automation and analytics platform designed to unlock new possibilities in scientific research, recently secured $5.6 million in seed funding.

1 in 4 (24%) of UK businesses spend up to 10 hours a week just scheduling interviews, according to new research from global matching and hiring platform Indeed.

London-based telehealth company QuestPrehab has won a world-first, pioneering contract to provide digital prehabilitation ('prehab') services to China.

InMotion Ventures, the investment branch of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), has declared a $1.2M investment in Energy Source, a nascent Brazilian startup specialising in the repair, reuse, and recycling of lithium batteries.

The most recent Baltic Startup Funding Report, a collaborative effort by FIRSTPICK and Change Ventures, offers a comparative analysis of startup funding in the Baltic states against European frontrunners.

Starting a new job can be tough and when we achieve a new position in our careers, it can feel a little like we’re faking it to make it. Imposter Syndrome, which is experienced by over 60% of UK workers, is experienced commonly as we take on more responsibility.

On day one of ISE 2024, Anna Wood from Startups Magazine spoke with Pepe from Li.LAC about their innovative microphone disinfector, which has become the new standard in microphone hygiene.

During ISE 2024, Anna Wood from Startups Magazine interviewed Ethan from IMAGO Technologies, where they discussed IMAGO's innovative approach to enhancing classroom and meeting experiences.

Jasper SME Hub, an accelerator and business school for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has launched an ambitious initiative to directly support the growth of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

Ten companies have been selected for ‘Startup Boost’, a global program for social impact startups, launched by Sweden-based tech consulting company tretton37. Out of almost 50 applicants, the chosen startups will be provided free support in areas such as programming, design, and strategy.

Charging the world and innovating the future is the ethos that drives Eloisa De Castro, CEO and Co-Founder of Enerpoly, and her colleagues who are pushing for their zinc-ion sustainable approach to battery cells and packs. Whether it be for energy storage, decarbonisation, or energy access, Enerpoly is committed to delivering a sustainable solution with long-term viability.

With a zeal for design, Mandy Simpson, Co-Founder and CEO of Simpson & Partners, alongside partner David Simpson, set out to combine technicality with aesthetics in their approach to home EV charging stations, offering a spectrum of choice whilst keeping things affordable and universal. Ever wanted an EV charger to match your architectural design, or perhaps colour sync with your car? If so, you’re in the right place.

While worrying UK tech skills shortage headlines continue to dominate the news agenda, a survey* released today reveals that a fractured recruitment process is hindering businesses' access to the right tech talent; 74% of businesses are failing to complete any relevant testing and a further 32% are relying on non-technical specialists to hire tech talent.
 

The recruitment tech startup HireAra has raised a £450,000 Seed round for their AI-powered candidate presentation platform for recruitment agencies. The platform helps recruiters to make their brand and their candidates stand out to hiring clients, increasing the speed at which these candidates are placed in new roles.