Anna Wood

Helsinki is currently one of the most prominent hotspots for deeptech innovation. Whether it’s deeptech startups operating in the city or the innovative developments happening within larger organisations, Helsinki has become synonymous with deeptech expertise.

Neustark, a Switzerland-based, carbon removal specialist and one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and UK-based building materials supplier, Aggregate Industries, are introducing a new technology that permanently removes carbon from the atmosphere and locks it into recycled concrete.

Yazen Health, the healthcare platform dedicated to combating obesity with modern weight loss medication and lifestyle changes, announced today the successful closing of an oversubscribed €19.5 million Series A funding round. With this funding, the company strengthens its position as a pioneer in obesity treatment and sets its sights on international expansion.

Business leaders forecast massive gains from AI but are delaying implementation due to the ‘ambiguity trap’ created by a changing and fragmented legal and regulatory landscape.

OptimallyMe, an innovative health optimisation startup, has secured investment from The Players Fund, the UK’s first athlete-led venture capital firm.

Cambridge Future Tech has entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships, to establish OmniBuds, for the commercialisation of Nokia Bell Labs OmniBuds platform, the world’s first ear-worn AI/ML computing platform designed to monitor vital signs, including heart and respiration rates, as well as users’ physical activities and audio experiences. This device is poised to revolutionise the health and wellness industry by providing continuous, real-time insights to care providers and enhancing patient care.

Blue Earth Summit arrived in London in October 2024, located within a former machinery, manufacturing, and innovation quarter at Woolwich Works.

Virgin Media O2 has launched an all-new Small Business Partnerships initiative with leading brands Virgin StartUp, GoDaddy, and egg, to bring exclusive offers to small business customers. This initiative aims to equip entrepreneurs across the UK with the technology, resources, and networks to succeed.

Microsoft has launched its new GenAI Accelerator programme, aimed at advancing AI-driven startups in the UK and positioning them for long-term success.

The demand for specialised tech talent is rising sharply, with the International Data Corporation predicting that over 90% of companies will face IT skills shortages by 2026.