Innovation
From tackling clothing poverty to empowering the disabled - Championing UK social innovators with the Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
Four exceptional social entrepreneurs and their ventures have been recognised for their achievements and ambition in creating social change through business. ...
The funding revolution for defence tech companies
Introduction Investment in the defence, security and resilience sector is booming. Last year, investment reached US$5.2 billion in Europe (up 30% in two years), with European defence VC investment into the sector accounting for 10% of all VC funding across Europe. Whilst Europe h...
Does regulation kill innovation?
As part of our regulation for innovation event at the RSA in May, Giles Crown sat down with Ian Jeffery, Chief Executive of the Law Society to discuss the delicate balance lawyers must maintain between regulatory compliance and supporting business growth and innovation. ...
PA Consulting announces winners of its 13th annual Raspberry Pi Competition
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, has announced the winners of its 13th annual Raspberry Pi Competition. This year’s competition challenged students to answer the question “What does it mean to create a positive future?” by developing innovative so...
TIME100 Most Influential Companies List recognises Arm leadership in AI and technology innovation
Arm has been named in the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, recognizing the company’s role at the heart of the AI and technology revolution that is reshaping the world. The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list is an annual editorial feature that spotlights 100 organizat...
Romaero and Marshall exploring military MRO collaboration to advance Romania’s airlift ambitions
Marshall and Romaero, a leading European aerospace maintenance and manufacturing specialist, today announced a strategic collaboration providing a broad framework for programmed depot maintenance (PDM) of current and future C-130 Hercules aircraft operated by the Romanian Air Force (RoA...
Meeting of minds to tackle mental health and brain disorders
More than 150 innovators and partners from across the country gathered in Cambridge on the 30th June to explore new, cutting-edge ways to tackle neurological and mental health conditions. These disorders will affect four in five of us in our lives and represent a greater overall health ...
Cambridge to explore low-speed autonomous vehicle roll-out
Cambridge could be one of the first UK cities to see a fleet of low-speed, autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit its roads. ...
PeroCycle appoints new CEO and opens £4M seed round to decarbonise steelmaking
Cambridge, UK – 5 August 2025, PeroCycle, an industrial decarbonisation venture advancing closed-loop carbon recycling for steelmaking, appoints Grant Budge as CEO. The announcement coincides with the opening of a £4M seed round to fund pilot deployment and accelerate commercial growth....
Insights from the UK Life Sciences Start-up Report 2025: Building bridges with China for mutual growth
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and reflects the author’s independent observations on the UK life sciences sector and international collaboration opportunities. It does not constitute investment advice. ...