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London Tech Week brings together visionaries from around the world, including innovators, investors, and tech giants, all focused on using new technologies to tackle global challenges. This event serves as a hub for the global tech community, where leaders in enterprise tech gather to showcase solutions that enhance various aspects of our lives. With participants from over 90 countries, London Tech Week is a melting pot of investment, innovation, and talent, showcasing the UK as a prominent tech hub. The event has expanded to include a new venue at Olympia, offering new features and an enhanced experience. Whether you are a startup, in the growth phase, or scaling your tech business, London Tech Week provides a platform to engage with top venture capitalists, corporate venture capitalists, and angel investors from around the world. The event at Olympia provides ample space for networking and the event app facilitates connecting with the right individuals. Attendees can expect to hear inspiring success stories from founders of businesses of all sizes, engage with like-minded innovators for idea exchange and potential collaborations, and meet enterprise tech leaders seeking solutions for their challenges. For startups and scaleups looking to boost their visibility, London Tech Week offers partnership opportunities tailored to their needs. https://buff.ly/2FHAT1Z #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation

🚀 New on our Substack: Insights for Policymakers and the Tech Industry Our white paper, What Scale-Ups and Funders Expect from Policymakers dives deep into the critical challenges facing the UK's tech ecosystem. Drawing on conversations with tech founders and venture capitalists, we've outlined actionable recommendations for policymakers to foster innovation and growth. 🔗 Read the first chapter on funding support here: https://lnkd.in/eJKFZ4t9 We’d love to hear your thoughts—what do you think are the most pressing policy needs for the tech sector? 💡 We'll be posting a different chapter from our white paper each week, covering everything from global collaboration to skills, so stay tuned! #TechPolicy #ScaleUps #VentureCapital

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨/𝗨𝗞! We need your voice to showcase the #diversity of #talent in the European tech ecosystem. Take part in our survey here: https://lnkd.in/d3XZUfW3? IDC, together with partners BluSpecs and Founderland, is proud to be a contributor to EURO_GENDEX – a new initiative under the European Innovation Council’s Horizon Europe program. GENDEX's mission is to enhance and broaden the diversity of talent across the European tech landscape (from startups to investors), driving world-class performance and growth. If you're a founder or co-founder of a tech #startup or #scaleup in the EU/UK, we invite you to participate in this crucial survey: https://lnkd.in/d3XZUfW3? 🔍 Your input will help us understand how diversity impacts the fundraising journey for startup and scaleup founders in the European innovation ecosystem. Your responses will: ❗ Enhance diversity and #inclusion across the tech sector. ❗ Guide #policymakers and investors to make informed decisions supporting diverse founders, from pre-seed to IPO. ❗ Remain confidential and be reviewed in aggregate form. The survey takes only 15 minutes. Your participation is invaluable! #idc #gendex #gendersurvey #euro_gendex IDC4EU Stephanie von Behr Sophie Webber Rachel Bolte Tanya Suarez Brendan Rowan Sam Jones Andrea Siviero Martina Longo Meike Escherich Zuzana Kovacova Trine Børve Jozef Gemela

🖱 The UK is the largest and most important tech ecosystem in Europe, providing a competitive base for startups and innovative companies, particularly in financial services. Tech innovation spans industries and the whole UK economy. But the UK lacks the investment firepower to take fast-growing companies into the ‘scale-up’ stage. In 'State of the Sector 2024', we take a look at where the key opportunities are, and what needs to happen to allow high potential companies to remain and thrive in the UK. Download now at: https://lnkd.in/e2EdBtdB

Exploring the upswing in investor confidence, European tech start-ups are witnessing a notable hike in funding and valuations, signaling robust growth in the sector. #InvestmentTrends #EuropeanTechBoom #StartupGrowth

The potential for a renaissance in UK tech and strengthening of the country's post-Brexit startup ecosystem rests on the shoulders of the new government. As promising as this may sound, political obstacles could impede progress. In order to create a successful and impactful impact, the government must prioritize the needs and interests of the tech industry. #UKtech #startuppipeline #postBrexit #governmentpriorities 💡🚀🇬🇧

I am enjoying meeting new clients in the Investor Lounge. Do reach out if you want to meet. A big thank you to Russ Shaw CBE, Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates and the London Tech Week for organising another great event. Be Safe. Pay it Forward Shakeeb #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #funding #startup #scaleups #grants #innovation #internationalisation #business #businessgrowth #businessgrowthstrategy #investmentopportunity #investmentstrategy #investments #biotech #lifesciences #healthresearch

Is the Dutch tech sector ready to navigate the challenges ahead? Techleap's latest State of Dutch Tech Report for 2024 is out now, revealing crucial insights into the current landscape and future prospects of the tech industry in the Netherlands. 1. Despite a robust ecosystem, we're seeing a slowdown in growth compared to the UK and France, with a notable 25% drop in VC investments. But there's resilience too, in comparison to broader EU and global trends. 2. The report highlights the Dutch tech sector's reliance on foreign VC for later-stage funding, underlining the need for stronger domestic investment initiatives. 3. With an increased focus on deeptech from investors, research institutes hold a great potential to create valuable startups. 4. A persistent gender pay gap and a continuing talent shortage, amplified by hiring slowdowns and reliance on foreign talent, are pressing issues. These highlight the urgent need for effective local talent attraction and retention strategies. Dive into the full report, "State of Dutch Tech 2024: Think Big. Act Together." for more detailed insights and a comprehensive understanding of where the Dutch tech sector stands and where it's headed. Get your free copy here: https://lnkd.in/gV-NHR8D #StateOfDutchTech #Techleap #DutchTech #StartupEcosystem #VCInvestment #DeepTech

Ian Macdonald, Business Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, joined Digital Journal during Launch Party at #InnovationWeekYYC to share insights on Calgary’s thriving tech and innovation landscape. Key takeaways from the conversation: • Calgary is now the fastest-growing tech ecosystem in North America, contributing $8.1 billion to the economy in the last five years. • Industries like cleantech, agtech, and proptech are leading the charge, with companies like ResVR transforming processes in home building and real estate. • Bridging the gap between startups, scale-ups, and corporates is critical to sustaining momentum. Macdonald’s call to action is clear: Get involved. Get engaged. Attend events, explore local solutions, and ask: “How can we innovate?” Watch the full interview to hear Ian’s insights on collaboration, community engagement, and what’s next for Calgary’s innovation ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/gc2nZnRD

Last month, we attended the Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates event, Future Frontiers: A New Tech Manifesto for London. Just days before a mayoral election, the event was positioned to set out its plans for London to remain on course as a global innovation leader, and a hub with sustained growth and competitiveness in the years to come. Though there were so many insights, we want to highlight a few key takeaways from the event. ✅ Focus on Digital Literacy: Sana Khareghani, former head of UK Government Office for AI, predicts that we’ll be carbon neutral due to tracking and pricing, and using responsible AI to help us live healthier. However, she stressed that we need to increase digital literacy – China has already added AI to their curriculum 7 years ago. ✅ Reduce Turnover: Having grew Academy from 50 to 1000 people, Cofounder & CEO Ashley Ramrachia, highlighted that the key to not only hiring people, but keeping them is by offering opportunities for growth. ✅ Nurture Home Talent: On a panel discussing London’s emerging role as a space for tech excellence, Amali de Alwis MBE said that we must ensure our home talent can develop the skills they need to remain happy and thrive. This way, talent will stay in London and further fuel the the city’s tech expertise. ✅ Start Building More Scaleups: Joel Perlman, Cofounder of OakNorth, pointed out that the UK is great at building startups, but not necessarily scaleups, like in the US. So how can we start scaling up? His advice to founders included: • Focus on the profits and the robustness of your company • Until you find product-market fit and growth, stay as lean as possible. Don't buy into the VC lie of spending money for growth • You don't need to build a unicorn • Work in collaboration in the office. It's not just about business, it's about emotional balance Thank you to Russ Shaw CBE and the TLA team for hosting an inspiring and insightful event! Check out more takeaways from the event on our blog > https://lnkd.in/egk2TtHd #beyond42 #outandabout #techevent #techadvocateslondon