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 […]
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. […]
IBM Quantum Supercomputing Blueprint Unveiled
The IBM quantum supercomputing blueprint marks a major step toward integrating quantum computing into real-world scientific and industrial applications. IBM has introduced the first reference architecture designed to combine quantum processors with classical computing systems. As computing demands grow, single-system approaches often struggle to solve complex problems. Therefore, IBM’s model brings together quantum processing units […]
Midlands AI Adoption Drives Profit Growth
Midlands AI adoption growth is delivering measurable gains in productivity and profitability, according to new data from the Lloyds Business Barometer. Across the West Midlands, 89% of businesses using AI report improved productivity. At the same time, 59% say profits have increased over the past 12 months. As a result, AI is quickly shifting from […]
Blockchain Money Laundering Detection System Unveiled
A new blockchain money laundering detection system developed by University of Birmingham researchers promises faster and more accurate tracking of illicit crypto transactions. The system, called SynapTrack, was unveiled at the CyberASAP Demo Day in London. As blockchain activity continues to grow rapidly, regulators and financial institutions face increasing pressure to identify suspicious transactions in […]
UK India AI Partnership Showcases Global Leadership
The UK India AI partnership took centre stage in Delhi this week as the British High Commission hosted a major AI reception titled Shaping Tomorrow. The event highlighted the UK’s position as a global AI leader while reinforcing strategic collaboration with India. More than 1,000 guests attended the showcase, including frontier AI companies, policymakers and […]
UK AI Strategy Invests £1.6bn in Health Innovation
The UK AI strategy investment of £1.6bn marks the Government’s first national Research & Development plan focused solely on artificial intelligence. Through this funding, ministers aim to accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare, from early disease detection to faster drug discovery. Crucially, the strategy seeks to convert the UK’s research strength into deployable solutions that improve lives […]