Lloyds Tests Quantum Fraud Detection Breakthrough
A new quantum fraud detection Lloyds experiment is showing how next-generation computing could transform the fight against financial crime. Lloyds Banking Group has completed a nine-month pilot with IBM to explore how quantum computing can identify money mule networks. As a result, the project marks one of the first real-world tests of quantum technology in […]
Coding and AI School Supports Excluded Students
A specialist coding AI school students programme in Wolverhampton is helping excluded pupils rediscover education through personalised learning and technology-focused skills. The School of Coding and AI offers an alternative pathway for students who no longer attend mainstream school. As a result, it provides tailored support that focuses on both academic progress and personal development. […]
Birmingham AI Project Tackles Misinformation Risks
A new AI misinformation detection project led by the University of Birmingham aims to help people recognise and challenge false information online. Backed by nearly £1 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the NeuroCognitive Shield project will use artificial intelligence and brain mapping to understand how different communities respond to digital content. […]
Birmingham to Host European Robotics Forum 2027
The European robotics forum Birmingham announcement marks a major milestone for the city’s growing reputation in advanced manufacturing, AI and automation. Birmingham will host the European Robotics Forum (ERF) at the International Convention Centre in March 2027. As a result, the event will bring more than 1,000 researchers, engineers and industry leaders from across Europe […]
Aston Cyber Project Tackles Online Abuse of Women
A new initiative addressing online abuse women cyber threats is helping tackle the growing scale of digital harm, particularly targeting young women and girls. Researchers at Aston University, working with Birmingham-based Forensic Pathways, have developed a series of tools to detect and prevent abuse linked to the dark web and online platforms. As a result, […]
Birmingham Neurodivergent Talent Partnership Launched
A new neurodivergent talent partnership at the University of Birmingham aims to strengthen workplace inclusion while unlocking innovation across teams. The university has partnered with National Neurodiversity Training to equip more than 300 managers with the skills and confidence to support neurodivergent colleagues. As a result, the initiative places Birmingham at the forefront of inclusive […]
DSIT SME Action Plan Boosts UK Innovation Growth
The DSIT SME action plan sets out how the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will increase opportunities for small businesses across procurement, grants and innovation programmes between 2025 and 2028. As the Government places growth at the centre of its agenda, SMEs are positioned as a key driver of economic expansion. Therefore, the plan […]
Innovate UK Support Boosts Tech Jobs and Apprenticeships
The Innovate UK tech support package is set to strengthen the UK’s next generation of technology businesses while boosting jobs and apprenticeships across key sectors. Under a new strategy aligned with the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy, Innovate UK aims to help high-potential companies scale faster. As a result, the initiative focuses on turning breakthrough ideas […]
West Midlands Jobs Funding Boosts Innovation Growth
The West Midlands jobs funding boost of £50 million aims to drive economic growth, support innovation and create new employment opportunities across the region. The funding, delivered through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF), will strengthen engineering capabilities and support businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing, health and life sciences. As a result, the […]
Innovate UK Deep Tech Strategy Targets Scale-Up Growth
The Innovate UK deep tech strategy sets out a new approach to help high-potential companies scale faster and bring advanced technologies to market. Announced during UK Tech Week 2026, the strategy focuses on supporting businesses that can deliver long-term industrial and economic impact. As a result, Innovate UK aims to close the gap between research […]