UK tech funding hit $7.5B in Q1 2026, up 32% YoY, second only to the US globally.
But: 89% of it went to London. $5.1B was late-stage. Early-stage and other locations? Barely there.
More details here 👉 https://t.co/kRqp4EK4yP
@NttResearch has launched Scale Academy, a new incubator designed to move technologies from the lab to the market, tackling what policymakers call the “valley of death” in innovation.
https://t.co/S3RgSWduZ5
Companies are pulling back on corporate wellness programs while AI-native startups are moving in to fill the gap.
From posture sensors to mental health agents, a new generation of tools is reshaping how employers think about wellbeing at work.
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The UK’s debate over AI and copyright is heating up.
Earlier this month, the @UKHouseofLords urged stronger safeguards for creative industries, warning that weakening protections could put a £124B sector at risk.
What comes next? Learn more below! https://t.co/chCZbQwZxj
🇨🇭 Switzerland is using the Winter Olympics to position itself as a global hub for sport tech innovation.
From helmet sensors that prevent brain injuries to real-time performance tools, startups and researchers are working directly with elite athletes.
https://t.co/lpY7aGOysh
The EU’s “AI Omnibus” could delay stricter rules for high-risk AI systems until '27.
“The most significant proposals are related to delaying the timing for implementation of requirements for high-risk systems,” said Ashley Casovan from IAPP.
More here: https://t.co/MCM3mxj5by
In January, Europe advanced the EU AI Act while Singapore and South Korea introduced new AI regulations.
Enterprises are now integrating AI into core systems, showing a shift toward maturity and long-term operational use.
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UK tech funding fell 11% in '25 to $15.3B, with deal volume down 35%.
Investors favored late-stage startups ($7.6B) as seed and early-stage funding declined.
Despite this, UK remains the world’s second-largest tech ecosystem after the U.S.
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Women remain underrepresented in Europe’s tech sector in 2026: just 1 in 3 STEM grads and 1 in 5 ICT specialists are women.
As AI reshapes jobs, communities like Fe+Male Tech Heroes work to boost visibility, mentorship and allyship across the industry.
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With almost 80K criminal cases pending in England and Wales, courts are increasingly using AI for legal research, document management and case handling.
Institutions are calling for clearer rules around accountability, transparency and oversight.
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Canadian Venture Capital firm OMERS Ventures has officially pulled out of Europe after investing four years and over $332 million in the European startup scene.
https://t.co/oNaaihtdXR
🚧 Calling all construction startups! Don't miss your chance to apply for @CEMEXVentures#BuildersOfTheFuture competition. Apply before July 2nd!
https://t.co/8O2N4dibSQ
The goal is to foster the growth of industrial start-ups that need support and resources to move into the industrialization, market validation, and growth phases.
https://t.co/EdOMuh2JtT
The selected startups specialize in energy transition, food security and access to water, smart cities, and people and social impact.
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