Origin, a defence technology company specialising in advanced autonomous systems, has closed €4 million in financing. The funding comprises €2.4 million in venture capital, led by Change Ventures with participation from Silicon Roundabout Ventures, and €1.6 million in EU grants and support from the Latvian Ministry of Defence.

CybaVerse, a rapidly advancing player in the cyber security space, has secured over £1.1 million in funding, fuelling its vision for growth and innovation. Backed by FSE Group, Haatch, Founder & Lightning, and several angel investors, including FSE angels and the University of Sussex Business Angels group, this milestone highlights CybaVerse’s momentum as it redefines the future of cyber security with its SaaS platform, CybaVerse AI.

UK startups need more support in understanding an increasingly complex early-stage funding process. A new survey from Angel Investment Network (AIN),  an online angel investment platform, reveals that less than half of respondents (44%) said they had a good understanding of the fundraising process when dealing with investors. Less than one in seven (15%) described this as very good.

Inventions in fields such as vaccines or mRNA research, materials science, or advances in laser technology, all owe their existence to university research. A new report published by the European Patent Office (EPO) has found that patent applications for inventions originating in European universities have been on the rise over the past two decades, and now account for 10.2% of all patents filed at the EPO by European applicants.

The world’s most prestigious AI summit, World Summit AI (WSAI), is making its highly anticipated debut in the MENA region. Organised by InspiredMinds, World Summit AI Qatar will be held at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) on December 10th and 11th, 2024, supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, State of Qatar.

Software companies are on a hot streak in Germany. It’s home to SaaS unicorns like Celonis and Personio, Europe’s second-largest software market, and responsible for 20% of total SaaS sales in Europe (as of 2022) – a figure that is expected to rise above 30% by 2025.

Starting a B2B business can be an exciting yet challenging endeavour, especially when it comes to managing logistics. For any new business dealing with physical goods, transportation is a crucial aspect that can impact costs, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Healthcare professionals face growing demands, and the resulting paperwork leads to clinician burnout and affects patient care quality. While electronic health records (EHRs) and digital documentation promised to make things better, they often made the problem worse, making clinicians spend more time looking at screens instead of helping patients.

Vanta, the trust management platform, has released its annual State of Trust Report 2024, an in-depth analysis uncovering global trends in security, compliance and trust.

While the powerful capabilities of AI technology are undeniable, businesses are still figuring out the best ways to use it – especially when it comes to text-to-image generative AI in advertising. 

Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024 has once again hosted the Tourism Innovation Awards 2024, which recognise initiatives and projects that are committed to innovation, digitisation and sustainability in the tourism sector. In this new edition, solutions to improve the user experience or advanced technologies that are changing the current tourism landscape have been highlighted. Of the more than 140 nominations received, six projects from different companies and institutions have emerged as the winners of this fifth edition of the Tourism Innovation Awards 2024.

A business valuation is the calculation of the worth of your business. It is a value determined using various methods depending on the size of the company, its sector, its profitability.

Diversity in a startup team is more crucial today than at any other time in history. Innovation and the ability to adapt to emerging markets are essential for success, and what better than a diverse team to create the competitive edge required for long-term success?

In today's fast-paced work environment, supporting employees’ diverse needs is paramount for fostering a culture of inclusivity, wellbeing, and productivity. One often-overlooked aspect of this support is providing dedicated resources for working parents, particularly breastfeeding mothers. In the tech industry, where innovation and employee engagement are key drivers to success, addressing these needs is vital.

Resurge Growth Partners has announced the launch of a new “venture equity” vehicle designed to bridge the critical gap between venture capital and private equity for high-potential scaleups. Resurge will aim to invest over €120 million via the vehicle over the next three years, with nearly half of the capital already committed from the founding GPs and a leading family office.

New technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), have brought about a true revolution, affecting tourism. However, their use, challenges and regulation generate a great deal of public debate. These challenges have been the protagonists of the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024 where experts from the tourism industry and the European Union have discussed the impact of AI in the tourism sector and European regulations related to its use. In addition, the challenges and opportunities associated with the deployment of the tourism data space have been addressed, analysing how these technologies can transform and improve travel experiences.

Last month, the first wave of "Covid babies" started school – children whose earliest years were shaped by lockdowns, closed playgrounds, and virtual playdates. Born into a world defined by social distancing and isolation, these children faced limited exposure to life beyond their immediate household during some of their most crucial development years. As a result, experts have raised serious concerns that they may experience noticeable developmental delays – including limited social skills and a lack of independence. 

Tech Mahindra has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) powered by NVIDIA platforms to drive advancements in sovereign large language model (LLM) frameworks, agentic AI, and physical AI.   

This November, the UK’s biggest and most influential business event, The Business Show 2024, returns to ExCeL London on the 13th and 14th. Marking its golden 50th edition, this year’s show promises to be larger and more impactful than ever, celebrating over two decades of fostering entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses, and promoting innovation.

Humane has dropped the price of its Ai Pin by $200 after experiencing poor sales for the gadget.