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 […]
Birmingham Deep-Sea Inspection Robot Targets Offshore Safety
Birmingham Subsea Robot targets offshore efficiency and safety with advanced technology and design. A Birmingham subsea robot developed by Tyseley-based Innvotek is set to transform offshore inspection and maintenance. As energy infrastructure expands globally, demand for safer and more efficient subsea technology continues to grow. Innvotek, led by founder Shahid Mughal, designed the robot — […]
Birmingham Firm Calls AI Cancer Testing a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for Early Detection
A Birmingham life sciences company has described the Government’s renewed focus on genetics and early diagnosis in its National Cancer Plan as a “pivotal moment” in the fight against cancer. Jeff Bousfield, CEO of Quinton-based Nonacus, said the plan’s commitment to expanding access to genetic testing could significantly improve survival rates and patient outcomes across […]
Greater Things Secures Seed Funding to Scale Support for Idea-Stage Founders Across the UK
Quick Read: Startup support venture to expand inclusive investment and no-code product development programmes nationwide Greater Things, the organisation behind one of the UK’s most inclusive early-stage founder support models, has secured seed funding from a group of strategic business angels. This raise marks a significant milestone in their journey to empower non-technical, idea-stage tech founders and scale their impact […]
Grow Digital Health Midlands Unveils First Cohort to Tackle NHS Challenges
Quick Read: Grow Digital Health Midlands has announced nine healthtech companies for its 2025 accelerator cohort, supporting digital solutions aimed at improving NHS productivity, communication, and patient outcomes. Grow Digital Health Midlands, a newly launched accelerator programme supporting healthcare innovation, has announced the nine companies selected for its inaugural 2025 cohort. The programme, which succeeds the […]