The Mega Green Accelerator is now open for applications from startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that focus on circular economy solutions, clean energy transition and climate mitigation technologies, including water and agriculture. The initiative will nurture the next generation of innovators as they develop solutions to address both regional and global sustainability challenges. PepsiCo and SABIC have partnered with AstroLabs, as well as with other strategic partners to create the program, which was announced at COP28 in the UAE.

An innovative SaaS business that provides a rigorous platform to measure and manage culture is set to scale by 400% over the next 12 months.

Businesses are constantly navigating new challenges, but one to add to the list for 2024 is staff retention. In a recent BT report, 53% of employers admitted experiencing a greater level of voluntary turnover now compared to previous years. So, what can businesses leaders do to keep their talent? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of unified communications specialist Crystaline, shares his advice on using technology to ensure successful onboarding and long-term retention.

42 Technology (42T), a product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has published its first annual technology trend report.  This comprehensive guide outlines the 12 groundbreaking technology trends that are likely to drive innovation and reshape industries this year.

MongoDB has become a Corporate Partner of Tech Barcelona, strengthening its support for Barcelona's expanding technology sector.

People often ask me how great startups can transition from being relatively small, high-achieving teams to becoming something so much bigger and impactful.

Your average workday is more than just the time you spend on the office premises. It starts when you prepare for your office, and then the commute. The work day ends only after you commute back home and get fresh.

Silicon Catalyst.UK, the UK arm of the only incubator dedicated to fostering semiconductor solutions, has opened the next application phase for the ChipStart UK incubator.

Evening Standard’s SME XPO is back in 2024, designed as a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering scaling businesses.

South Summit Brazil 2024, co-organized by IE University  and the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, has announced the 50 finalist startups of the Startup Competition, selected from more than 2,000 startups submitted, in a process that has highlighted the quality and disruptive projects presented.

With a track record of investing in over 100 early stage enterprises dedicated to pioneering solutions for commercial, technological, and scientific challenges, Oxford Capital are passionate about investing in innovative early-stage companies with strong growth potential.

The Burning Heroes Founders Association announces the winners of the London Pitch Competition. Selected startups had the opportunity to pitch in front of investors from top VC firms, including Antler, Angels Den, Fuel Ventures, Longe VC, 271.vc and others. The final pitch took place on February 19th, 2024, at the Home Grown Members' Club. Participants competed in three categories: Best Startup, Best Product, and Best Business Model. 

In just a few days the eagerly-awaited Workspace Design Show, a leading trade show that brings together the UK workplace interiors community, will open its doors. Held at London’s Business Design Centre, handily placed in the heart of Islington, from 27-28 February 2024, the event offers attendees the chance to explore the latest industry trends, see the latest products, and find inspiration in the thought-provoking talks programmes.

For over half a decade, I've conducted a covert study while networking and speaking at various events.

In the realm of venture capital during 2023, the landscape for investors underwent notable changes.

A French startup revolutionising cardiology with an AI-powered digital twin of the heart, generated from pre-operative CT and MRI scans, secured a €20,000 reward as the 2024 European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Awards winners were unveiled in Brussels on 20th April.

Following the buzz surrounding the official announcement of the Elite Business Top 100 SMEs 2024, finalists are eagerly anticipating further recognition at the forthcoming EB100 2024 awards ceremony.

UK sustainable waste management company, Biffa, has launched a nationwide search for its next Change Maker, as part of its What Iff campaign.

CSEM and ClexBio, a Nordic startup specialising in regenerative medicine, have developed an innovative bioreactor capable of cultivating human veins in the laboratory.

Amongst economical hardship, the role of the accountant is evolving and trusted financial advice can be hard to come by. People want to be able to confide in their accountants for effective financial advice, trusting they can make a difference, and quickly.