A digital healthcare start-up has secured two grants including a six-figure sum from a government programme to trial ground-breaking gaming and AI technology to support early screening and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Yorkshire-based Ascentys is borne from Alzheimer’s research UK funding. In partnership with Durham University and Hywel Dda University Health Board, it has successfullyRead more
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Veterinary technology company, Vet-AI, has appointed its first People Director as the business builds its senior team to forge ahead with scale-up plans. Laura Stocker has joined Vet-AI as the Leeds-headquartered vet-tech firm confirmed a major investment from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Correlation One Holdings to move forward with its mission to provide preventative veterinaryRead more
Teddy, Bella, Milo and Luna were the most popular cat and dog names during 2021, according to leading veterinary care app Joii Pet Care. During a year when pet ownership continued to rise as people worked at home during the Covid-19 lockdown periods, Joii’s platform reached a record 200k pet registrations. Looking at the trendsRead more
The boss of a Wakefield company that designs and supplies plant used to recover non-ferrous and precious metals has been appointed to the board of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Mining Technology Division (MTD). The division is part of IOM3, a major UK science and engineering institution, and exists to support theRead more
With lockdown restrictions across the UK affecting brick and mortar retail outlets, Black Friday in 2020 is set to be very different. Instead of chaotic scenes of shoppers elbowing each other out of the way for the best deal, we’ll instead see online shopping become the first port of call for bargain-hunters. Unfortunately, where thereRead more
Lancashire-based LED lighting manufacturer CFE Lighting Ltd has made two senior appointments to its team, as it looks to build on its strongest ever trading performance over the last 12 months. The company, which specialises in bespoke LED luminaires and lighting solutions for the commercial, industrial, and public sectors, has appointed Amanda Speight to theRead more
To celebrate their new Research Helper service designed to deliver insight in just a three-day turnaround, UX and behavioural research consultancy, SimpleUsability, is offering one UK start-up business the chance to win a research package worth over £5000. A panel of judges will decide on one start-up they agree that will benefit from the researchRead more
Vet-AI, an award-winning Leeds-based startup which formed to give pet owners access to affordable and convenient veterinary care, has exclusively partnered with one of the UK’s largest pet insurers, Animal Friends. Pet owners with insurance from Animal Friends will be able to check their animal’s symptoms, get advice on treatment or find out if theyRead more
Leeds-based Vet-AI has been invited by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) to present on telemedicine in veterinary care at its annual meeting and conference, later this week. On the 28th September at the Ritz Carlton hotel in St Louis, Missouri, Vet-AI co-founders Paul Hallett, Dr Robert Dawson, Dr Sarah Warren and ChiefRead more
The UK’s longest running index of disruptive new startups, the Startups 100, has been announced and Vet-AI has landed position 100. Run by Startups.co.uk, the Startups 100 offers a diverse showcase of new businesses which demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact, and the ability to scale. The list was invigilated by a host of high-profileRead more
