Entrepreneurship stories - Page 5

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.

UK fintech founders embrace AI, with 83% adopting it, despite 81% losing confidence in the economy and nearly half considering relocating abroad due to tax concerns.

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.

Tim Stollznow wins the 2025 South Australian Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for leading MyVenue to global success in sports and entertainment POS software.

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia’s startup and technology sectors in March.

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

India’s fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.

Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.

Osome, an AI-driven business platform, ranked among Singapore’s top fintech firms for easing financial admin and aiding business growth.

Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

Canada's federal budget aims to boost digital growth with AI investment, support for small businesses, and initiatives empowering women in the tech workforce.

Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.

MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review’s innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.