TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) has announced that Dr. Rick Tsai, CEO of MediaTek, will deliver a keynote at COMPUTEX 2025, discussing AI vision from Edge to Cloud.

Callum Coombes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Callie, a technology company bringing personal safety to the 21st century, safely and discreetly.

The Hustle Awards, Startups Magazine’s annual celebration of entrepreneurial success, has extended its submission deadline to midnight on 4th April.

Audoo, a UK-based tech startup, is shaking up how artists and songwriters get paid for their work in public spaces. Former musician and Audoo Founder Ryan Edwards has combined his passion for music and technology with a mission to tackle the inaccurate distribution of royalties to artists and songwriters – something that has been a longstanding challenge within the music industry.

With over 25 years in tech and product management, I have learned a thing or two about seizing opportunities and breaking down challenges. Becoming a Senior Accredited Coach demonstrated to me the transformational effects coaching has on product leadership, particularly in fast-paced startups where pivoting is a vital and often brutal part of the journey.

CADDi announces the closing of a $38 million Series C Extension led by Atomico. The round saw further doubling down of existing growth investors like Global Brain and Minerva Growth.

Hospitality tech business Embargo has been awarded the UK Smart Grant by the UK government to develop an AI model for its CRM and loyalty platform.

What Directors Think 2025 – an annual survey conducted in partnership between Diligent, Corporate Board Member, and FTI Consulting – found more than three-quarters of directors are prioritising growth opportunities this year, a sharp contrast to the cost-cutting measures that have been the focus of the past few years.

Former BBC producer Edwin Buckley has launched a brand-new PR startup, based in the heart of Manchester. 

Discovery Park has successfully concluded its latest Discovery Spark programme, an intensive business growth catalyst supporting early-stage startups. Designed to assist innovators refine their commercial strategies, build investor readiness, and connect with likeminded peers and industry specialists, the programme culminated in pitches from 10 pioneering companies dedicated to improving cancer treatment and patient outcomes.

In the digital age, effective communication with customers is crucial for business success. Startups, in particular, must carefully consider their options when selecting a communication platform as a service (CPaaS) to ensure seamless interactions, enhance engagement, and improve operational efficiency.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) revolutionises industries, startups are increasingly seeking efficient ways to manage their IoT SIM cards. These platforms are essential for startups aiming to leverage IoT technology to its fullest potential.

Ripple, the AI sustainability data management solution for businesses, has been named a finalist ahead of the London final of the UK StartUp Awards.

Storyblok announced research that reveals that UK companies are losing an increasingly large sum of money each year due to poor website experience despite spending a substantial amount on marketing technology.

NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, announced the six visionary startups selected for Batch 13 of its Elev X! Ignite programme – a cohort that reflects surging demand for innovation in agriculture, healthcare, compliance, financial services and enterprise tech.

Manufacturing leaders across Southern England are being urged to sign up to Made Smarter, the UK Government programme helping SMEs embrace digital technologies for growth.

Sustainable Times is hosting an exclusive Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) event on April 24th at The Royal Institute in Mayfair, London. This premier gathering will spotlight four high-impact startups that are not only poised for strong financial returns but are also driving meaningful environmental and social change.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has invested £3.25 billion into public service reforms, placing technology and AI at the centre of the government's strategy to drive economic growth, boost public sector efficiency, and maintain the country's global competitiveness.

Commercial AI’s biggest conference is less than 100 days away. This year marks the 9th edition of The AI Summit London, and it kicks off on 11 June at London’s Tobacco Dock with the announcement of Headliner stage presentations by AstraZeneca talking the AI Upskilling Revolution changing how we work and Pandora detailing Building Trust in AI Without Disrupting the System. Rolls-Royce and London Stock Exchange Group as some of the presenters taking the Headliners stage. More than 4,000 business leaders, tech innovators and AI practitioners convene annually to shape the future of AI through the show’s high-energy sessions, hands-on tech demos and game-changing insights.

Two-thirds of UK companies are considering axing jobs due to economic uncertainty, according to a new major study.