Startup ecosystem stories

Glasgow’s British Youth International College relaunches Olivia 2.0 AI to coach children’s problem-solving and host a free chatbot workshop.

Ecommpay has been named in the CNBC/Statista Top 150 UK FinTechs, highlighting London’s enduring strength as a global payments hub.

Futurense launches FDE Academy in Bengaluru to train engineers for high-demand Forward Deployed Engineering and AI deployment roles.

Deel launches The Pitch, a global contest offering up to USD $15m in SAFE funding to seed start-ups, with APAC entries closing 21 April.

Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.

AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.

Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.

ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 with MassRobotics visit, linking Australian startups to Boston mentors, investors and global robotics networks.

ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai’s new tech and innovation festival.

Scalare turns operating cash flow positive as cash receipts surge 231% to AUD $4.58 million after acquisitions and founder platform rollout.

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

ProGlove co-founder Konstantin Brunnbauer becomes managing director as CEO Stefan Lampa steps down and shifts to an advisory role.

Oxford optical AI spin-out Lumai names ex-Palo Alto Networks marketer René Bonvanie as board chair to spearhead its push into commercialisation.

Genstore launches AI-driven eCommerce platform promising end-to-end shop automation, after beta users processed USD $2.3 million in sales.

Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.

India’s Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.

Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state’s growing startup scene.

Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a Cyber Startup Programmeme at ExCeL London, adding a startup zone, founder track and pitch award.

OpenAI unveils an Australia-wide AI push, pairing a Sydney supercomputer campus with skills training and new startup support schemes.