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AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
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AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.
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Australian MedTech startups invited to apply for AUD $20K grant
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Australian MedTech startups can now apply for the Genesys MedTech Grant, offering AUD $20,000 in engineering services and mentorship to boost innovation.
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Osome reveals new features & fintech deals to aid founders
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Osome unveils AI-driven updates and fintech partnerships with Airwallex and Tenity to streamline business setup and finance for founders globally.
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Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
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Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
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Exclusive: Dell’s Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next
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Satish Iyer of Dell shares insights on AI innovation, startup collaborations, and future tech trends, including quantum computing's potential impact.
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Singapore could gain SGD $53 billion from AI productivity over the next decade
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Singapore could boost its economy by SGD $53 billion by 2080 through AI-driven productivity gains, transforming healthcare and cybersecurity sectors.
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Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
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Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.
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Organisations boost AI security as data threats & risks evolve
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Nearly 70% of organisations see rapid AI development, especially generative AI, as their top security concern, urges Thales' 2025 Data Threat Report.
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BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
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BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.
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NVIDIA & Foxconn to build AI supercomputer for Taiwan
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NVIDIA and Foxconn partner with Taiwan to build an AI supercomputer using 10,000 Blackwell GPUs, boosting research and innovation across industries.
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She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
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She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
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Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it
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Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.
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HR-Bible unveils AI-driven HR tool to simplify business tasks
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HR-Bible has launched an AI-driven HR platform using Microsoft Copilot to simplify HR tasks, aiming to make HR accessible and affordable for all businesses.
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Three start-ups win GBP £25,000 for social innovation ideas
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Monzo Business and Enterprise Nation have awarded GBP £10,000 to London’s Phyta Biodesign, recognising its bee-friendly mycelium wall panels amidst 3,000 entries.
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert to drive AI product growth
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Creatopy appoints Thibault Imbert as Chief Product & Growth Officer, focusing on AI-driven innovation to boost product impact and market expansion.
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Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools
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Primer has incorporated in Singapore, boosting its Asia-Pacific presence with a 239% rise in payment volume and new initiatives for startups.
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Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support
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Salamander Advisory partners with Creative HQ to boost post-acceleration support, helping NZ B2B tech startups scale up with expert operational guidance.
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Gcore & AzInTelecom launch sovereign cloud in Azerbaijan
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Gcore and AzInTelecom partner to launch AzInCloud, a sovereign cloud service platform, enhancing digital sovereignty and compliance across Azerbaijan.
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Relevance AI raises $24 million to boost AI workforce tools
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Relevance AI has raised $24 million to expand its AI agent platform, enabling no-code creation of specialised AI workforces for enterprises worldwide.