Unloq raises $1.2m to help businesses predict what happens next and act on it
Birmingham AI company secures backing to build a decision intelligence platform that combines prediction, governed recommendations and human judgement. Unloq, a Birmingham-based AI company helping businesses make better strategic decisions, has raised $1.2m to accelerate the development of its decision intelligence platform. The round was led by the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund (WMCO), with backing […]
AI Mobile Cybersecurity Project Protects Phone Users
A new AI mobile cybersecurity project is aiming to transform how smartphone users stay safe from digital threats. Led by the University of Wolverhampton and the University of Lancashire, the AgenticDeviceShield initiative introduces a new type of on-device cyber defence. As a result, it can detect and respond to threats such as scams, spyware and […]
Made Smarter Drives Digital Manufacturing Growth
Digital manufacturing West Midlands initiatives are accelerating transformation across the region, with Made Smarter playing a central role in helping businesses adopt new technologies. Since 2021, Made Smarter West Midlands has supported hundreds of manufacturers and engineering firms. As a result, companies are improving productivity, efficiency and resilience through digital adoption. Importantly, the programme aligns […]
BMet Gains Digital Excellence Status for Tech Skills
The BMet digital excellence college status is set to expand opportunities for students across Birmingham and the West Midlands, strengthening the region’s digital skills pipeline. Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) has been named a Digital Technical Excellence College (DTEC). As a result, it will deliver enhanced training in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and […]
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 […]