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.

Today marks the release of the OpenOcean–IQM–Lakestar State of Quantum 2024 Report, a collaborative effort by IQM Quantum Computers, OpenOcean, and Lakestar, in partnership with The Quantum Insider (TQI). The report highlights the resilience of quantum computing amidst global economic downturns, underpinned by strong governmental support and sustained investment in Europe.

If you’re a startup founder, you’re probably passionate and committed to your job. It’s not like you just let the business take care of itself.

UK SMEs contribute approximately 160 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, accounting for almost half of the nation’s non-domestic emissions. Until recently, these businesses have faced challenges in measuring their environmental and social impact.

This article, written by Partners at intellectual property law firm EIP, Andrew Thompson and Matt Lawman, discusses the recent independent review of the UK's university spin-out system and the importance of ensuring continued success to the sector.

NOLEJ, a French EdTech startup, clinched the coveted GESA Global EdTech Startup Award at the BETT show in London, outshining over 7,000 startups from 134 countries.

In the changing world of business, being able to make wise decisions is important for achieving success. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, knowing how to direct choices effectively can drive your enterprise forward.

When selecting a location for their small business, entrepreneurs have numerous factors to weigh, including growth prospects, potential income, cost of living, and overall quality of life.

Small business proprietors from across London are being presented with a chance to enhance their AI expertise and widen their network at a 'netwalking' event, organised by Small Business Britain and BT.

In the face of a challenging fundraising landscape, female founders and emerging female fund managers in Europe demonstrated resilience.

Zoom has unveiled a novel app tailored for Apple Vision Pro, set to enhance user interaction with colleagues and customers through a more realistic and immersive environment, available from February 2.

The Elite Business (EB) official ranking of the UK's most outstanding SMEs is finally unveiled.

The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, has shown that the number of HMRC customers likely to miss this month’s self assessment tax deadline is expected to climb, as they struggle to get the help they need following HMRC’s decision to shut its helpline for all but priority calls.

If you're operating a small to medium enterprise (SME), scaling your business in a competitive market can be a daunting task. Fortunately, 2024 brings a ray of hope for some businesses in the form of tailored support.

The British Business Bank has declared its inaugural significant transaction from the £150m Investment Fund for Scotland, allocating a £750,000 equity investment through Maven Capital Partners to the medical technology company, Carcinotech.

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

AI audio content pioneer Wondercraft has raised a $3m Seed round to scale its ‘Canva of audio’ platform in a round led by Will Ventures and backed by Y Combinator,  ElevenLabs, Steven Bartlett and other Angels. The technology enables anyone to create studio-quality audio productions - whether it’s for podcasts, ads, audiobooks, meditations or training materials - in any language, by simply typing.