Over two-thirds (69%) of UK employees say their workplace allocates funds for Christmas activities such as parties, decorations and employee gifts. Among those employees, almost half (49%) are in favour of some of these funds going towards charities of their choice according to an Ipsos poll commissioned by GlobalGiving UK1.

VeUP, a global technology consultancy, has launched a new Advisor service range dedicated to Technology, Alliance and Marketing programmes that fuel rapid growth for Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused startups.  

According to a recent Hard Numbers report, the advent of ChatGPT has led to a significant surge in AI innovation in the UK, with the number of new companies incorporating 'AI' in their names increasing threefold since its launch.

Genpact has announced the launch of its Genpact Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Centre in London, marking a significant step in the company's commitment to transforming businesses through AI-driven outcomes.

Bigcrafters, the new digital delivery platform for artisan products backed by Estrella Galicia, has chosen Mangopay, a provider of modular and flexible payment infrastructure for marketplaces and platforms, as its latest payment partner.

The year 2023 marked a challenging yet resilient phase for the European tech ecosystem. Facing tough macroeconomic conditions, Europe saw a significant reduction in funding levels, reaching just over half of 2022's levels at $45 billion. Large funding rounds and the creation of new billion-dollar companies slowed down, testing the venture asset class's strength and resilience​​. Startups Magazine looks at the Atomico State of European Tech Report 2023.

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority launches cohort 04 of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme.

Education plays a crucial role in the economic growth and social development of any country. However, challenges in state school provision often lead families to opt for fee-paying schools. Addressing the financial strain this causes, EduFi has announced a $6.1M funding round for its 'Study Now, Pay Later' lending platform, launching in Pakistan where 40% of students attend fee-paying schools, contributing to an annual education expenditure of over $14 billion.

UK-based FemTech company Matrix has received a £5,000 grant from London-based manufacturing specialist Get It Made.

Ahead of Small Business Saturday, an assembly of e-commerce experts, known as the E-Commerce Trade Commission (E-CTC), is advocating for enhanced support for small retailers to expand their growth through exports.

Technology has a vital role to play in addressing climate change if we’re to make any meaningful change – a point reiterated in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report published earlier this year.

The notion of service has changed as technology evolves. We’re now much more comfortable using AI-powered smart assistants; everything from satnav to Alexa and Siri to fridges that tell us when we’re running low on milk, all there to take care of mundane tasks and make our lives easier. But we still love good, old-fashioned service that you can only get from human interactions – the person who remembers your name and favourite coffee order in your local cafe, or a beaming smile and extra snack from the cabin crew on a long flight.

With a passion for innovation and a green heart, Polina Mikhaylova, Co-Founder of KNOT, and her fellow visionaries, set out to start a company that specialised in universal docking and charging points for micromobility solutions.

Sharing a singular vision, Ben Upcroft, Vice President of Technology at Oxa, and his team are building software that enables any vehicle to self-drive, anywhere, anytime.

In a move to propel account-to-account payments into the mainstream, Underpay has officially launched in the UK, marking a significant shift from the single-digit adoption rates that have plagued online retail for years.

Businesses were given invaluable insight and advice to help them stay ahead of the technology curve.

A Swiss multi-product IT company specialising in language technologies and development of AI-powered translation solutions, Vidby, launches Vidby Call Translator service to let business teams and individual users communicate with foreign language participants through Google Meet.

As part of its drive to support diversity and inclusion across the profession, the Royal Academy of Engineering has launched Culture+ (‘Culture Plus'), an online interactive platform specifically designed for small and medium-sized engineering businesses.

Small business owners across the UK will be flying the flag for independent shops on Saturday 2nd December.

Highlighting breakthrough startups, LG NOVA, LG Electronics’ North American Innovation Centre, announced the winners of the Startup Pitch Competition at its annual Innovation Festival in October 2023.