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Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech
Artificial Intelligence

Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech

Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires
Enterprise Resource Planning

Lánluas names Craig McLaughlin as CEO as Richard McManus retires

Lánluas appoints Craig McLaughlin as CEO from January 2026, as current chief Richard McManus retires after steering company growth and expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding
Software-as-a-Service

NEC X offers founders hands-on AI access & USD $250,000 funding

NEC X invites founders to join Elev X! Ignite, offering hands-on AI access and up to USD $250,000 funding for seed-ready B2B SaaS startups.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting
Artificial Intelligence

needi & Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable gifting

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

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Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum
Digital Transformation

Canada & Germany forge Digital Alliance on AI, quantum

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
US founders spend up to half their week fundraising for capital
Hybrid & Remote Work

US founders spend up to half their week fundraising for capital

US startup founders spend up to half their working week fundraising, with nearly half saying it hampers their ability to manage their businesses effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy
Digital Transformation

UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy

The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday
Supply Chain

Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday

This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.

By Maria Rosey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities
Unified Communications

The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities

Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.

By Stephen Veitch • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards
Fintech

LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards

Cien Solon, founder of London-based LaunchLemonade, is shortlisted for the Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur Award, recognised for advancing no-code AI tools.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45
Report

Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition
Customer Experience

Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition

As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.

By Linda McDonald • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms
Cybersecurity

Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI
Digital Transformation

The quiet power shift: how operational strength is being rewritten by AI

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

By Jason Uslan • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow
Digital Transformation

The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow

AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.

By Daniele Viappiani • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025