EBI.AI, an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab in the UK, has announced that Coop Sweden, one of the largest grocery retailers in the country, has successfully started to preview its virtual assistant, Cooper. This marks the first significant milestone since EBI.AI was chosen by Coop Sweden earlier this year to build the world’s foremost grocery […]
Start-up and scale-up businesses seeking investment, as well as successful entrepreneurs keen to invest can receive free professional support via webinars hosted by Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up (formally Pitchfest). As part of the series, business leaders learn the art of producing a successful business pitch, while investors are presented with guidance on making wise investment […]
Giving businesses a little more time to get their applications in, Coventry City Council aims to support as many businesses as possible through the Discretionary Grant Scheme. The grant will enable small and micro businesses that have been negatively impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19 to retain employment and provide support to get through this challenging […]
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A Warwickshire company that specialises in manufacturing blinds for complex buildings is planning to more than double turnover and take on new staff after investing in its growth. Pictured: Guthrie Douglas curved blinds on the exterior of a glass roof in France Guthrie Douglas, which is based at the Heathcote Industrial Estate, was established nearly […]
SMEs in Coventry and Warwickshire have the opportunity to give their views direct to the Government of the current and long-term effects of the Coronavirus pandemic by taking part in a regional survey. The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) SME Supergroup Business Group has launched a survey to find out the true impact […]
Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million. loans under the expanded scheme will be made available to large businesses affected by coronavirus from next week changes also mean companies receiving help through CLBILS and the Bank of England’s Coronavirus Corporate Financing Fund […]
University of Warwick spin-out Sarissa Biomedical had a striking success recently when investors backed them with a £1.2million investment. The money will enable the Coventry biotech business to develop a new hand-held device that allows paramedics and emergency doctors to quickly diagnose patients who are having a stroke. Sarissa secured the funds from a consortium of investors […]
As part of Salesforce’s commitment to small businesses and giving back to the community, Salesforce is partnering with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. Applications will open in six regional phases. Phases are based on location and will not affect […]
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances. Business Secretary Alok Sharma today (20 May 2020) announced the government is doubling investment in the Fast Start Competition with an additional £20 million. The competition aims to fast-track the development of innovations borne out […]