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Roundup of the Top AI Stories for Business

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, businesses are continually adapting to new developments and challenges. This week’s roundup highlights five critical AI stories that are reshaping the business world. From governmental policy shifts in the UK to ground-breaking advancements in game development, and from landmark regulatory efforts in California to AI’s impact on … Read more
New Schemes Added This Week

New Grants Added This Week – 18th August 2024 to 25th August 2024

There were 59 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £1,592,603.

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Catapult Network Funding and Support

What Is The Catapult Network? The Catapult Network is part of Innovate UK and is a Government backed set of 9 leading innovation centres covering high-tech sectors in 65 locations across the UK. Each Catapult has an industry speciality with a central research hub and supporting local hubs in various strategic locations. Catapults contain cutting … Read more

Who are the Investors Funding UK AI Startups?

The UK has become a hotbed for AI innovation, with numerous startups emerging across various sectors. These startups are not only pushing the boundaries of technology but are also attracting significant investment from a diverse group of investors. In this blog, we delve into the key players funding the AI revolution in the UK, providing … Read more
New Schemes Added This Week

New Grants Added This Week – 11th August 2024 to 18th August 2024

There were 145 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £44,560,069.

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Digital Transformation Funding and Support

What Is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is when businesses take advantage of new digital technology and innovation in order to improve efficiency or gain a competitive advantage. It is becoming increasingly important for small businesses in the UK to modernise their operations by improving their technical infrastructure and taking older tried and tested methods and … Read more
New Schemes Added This Week

New Grants Added This Week – 4th August 2024 to 11th August 2024

There were 96 new schemes added last week with a total amount available of £819,652.

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Funding and Support For Businesses from UK Universities

What Opportunities Can UK Universities Provide for Businesses? According to recent research, it is estimated that UK universities will provide over £11.6bn worth of support, funding and services to start-ups and SMEs over the next 5 years. This includes specialist one-to-one advice, providing access to the latest research equipment and facilities to help push cutting … Read more

Unleashing the Power of AI for Strategic Insights

PROBLEMOrganisations today face an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving business environment. Traditional strategic planning methods often struggle to keep up with the pace of change, leading to suboptimal decision-making and missed opportunities. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game-changer in strategy development, but organisations must navigate the challenges and seize the … Read more

The demise of Local Enterprise Partnerships and the effects on grant funding

Although the announcement of the halt in funding for LEPs was made in the 2023 budget it only came into effect on April 1 this year. Since then central government funding has stopped but LEPs still continue to exist (government money only accounted for 10-20% of their overall funding). However, the handing over of core … Read more