Entrepreneurship stories
Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
2 days ago
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Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
2 days ago
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ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.
Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses
Last week
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Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth
This month
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Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.
Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms
Last month
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With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Last month
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Last month
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Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Last month
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New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Last month
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Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.
Simple Sellers offers expert Amazon guidance from Sydney
Last month
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Sydney-based Simple Sellers, founded by ex-Amazon employees, guides businesses through Amazon's complexities with a tailored five-step framework.
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
Last month
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The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.
Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Last month
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Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Last month
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Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.
Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator
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The Canadian Government has pledged nearly CAD $1 million to the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan, boosting local tech entrepreneurship.
Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Last month
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Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.
PepsiCo launches sustainability accelerator for A/NZ startups
Last month
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PepsiCo has launched its third Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific, inviting A/NZ startups to apply for equity-free grants of USD $20,000 and more.
Siemens launches support programme for engineering startups
Last month
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Siemens has unveiled its Siemens for Startups programme at CES 2025, aiming to bolster early-stage engineering firms with advanced technology and resources.
Your.Cloud acquires HDUK to expand UK market presence
Last month
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Your.Cloud has acquired HDUK, a UK-managed service provider in accountancy, as it aims to broaden its footprint in the European market.
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.