Original and proudly opinionated perspectives for Generation T 2021-04-10T12:36:53Z https://thenextweb.com/feed/atom/ WordPress The Conversation http://theconversation.com https://thenextweb.com/?p=1310960 2020-08-11T07:15:06Z 2020-08-11T07:15:04Z

In India, the proportion of women in paid work is among the lowest in the world, at just over 23% – a figure which contrasts sharply with the corresponding rate of over 78% for men. Opportunities for women to enter employment in the country are limited by a range of factors. These include a dominant tradition of female domestic responsibility and prevailing social patriarchy. Deeply entrenched cultural expectations mean that women are more likely to stay at home. And when they do work, it is mainly on an informal basis, without the luxury of secured wages and contracts. Against this…

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Andrea Hak https://thenextweb.com/?p=1303785 2020-07-09T08:56:58Z 2020-07-09T08:03:52Z

Germany has been a startup ecosystem on the rise for quite some time now. It’s produced a number of global success stories including SoundCloud, Zalando, Flixbus, and HelloFresh.  In 2019, the country was ranked number one in Europe for startups by NimbleFins. EY reported that Germany’s top 100 startups received a total of $11.1 billion in funding in 2019, a significant increase from the $6.3 billion reached in 2018.  While startup ecosystems across the globe have taken a hit during the pandemic, we’re already seeing signs of recovery across Germany’s startup scene, from the creation of new accelerators and venture…

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Andrea Hak https://thenextweb.com/?p=1301799 2020-06-29T13:41:48Z 2020-06-29T13:41:45Z

Seoul’s startup ecosystem is set to take on the tech world. The city is already home to 8,708 startups, 85 accelerators, and the country has a total of 10 unicorns (with the majority based in Seoul). In terms of IPOs, while most markets across the world have taken a hit during the pandemic, Seoul’s burgeoning biotech scene has helped position the city as a leader. According to a recent article by the Financial Times: “SK Corp … announced that it aimed to raise Won 959.3bn ($780m) by floating subsidiary SK Biopharmaceuticals on the country’s bourse next month. It will be…

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The Conversation http://theconversation.com https://thenextweb.com/?p=1287164 2020-04-28T08:51:48Z 2020-04-27T09:00:30Z

Business accelerators are programmes which offer various types of support, including training, mentorship, access to workspaces and investment, to early-stage businesses with the aim of helping them through the fragile early stages of growth. They may play a vital role in post-COVID-19 recovery. In a recent study, funded by the UK government, we found evidence that participating in one particular accelerator (which will remain anonymous) was associated with an increase in business survival rates, investment raised, and growth in the number of people employed. This could be vital as new businesses struggle to thrive in increasingly uncertain economic times. On…

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Gianluca Bellan https://thenextweb.com/?p=1256381 2019-11-18T13:37:31Z 2019-11-18T09:53:14Z

Tech5, annually hosted by TNW and Adyen, is back for the seventh time. Tech5 is the leading showcase for Europe’s fastest-growing scale-ups, giving them the opportunity to join a network of the best companies, investors, and experts from across the continent. This year we’re focusing on the ways technology can help create change and have a positive impact on society. A community for the founders who dare In 2020, Tech5 2020 is going to be an even greater podium, with the likes of Lithuania competing for the first time. Adyen CCO, Roelant Prins adds:  “Since starting Tech5 back in 2012,…

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Már Másson Maack https://thenextweb.com/?p=1255139 2019-11-15T12:40:55Z 2019-11-15T12:40:54Z

South Korea and its capital Seoul are best known for cutting-edge tech giants like Samsung and LG, but now there’s a big push to put its startups in the spotlight. One way the country is doing this is through events, specifically Start-Up Seoul: Tech-Rise 2019 — Seoul city government’s flagship event. TNW flew to Seoul to attend the buzzing conference where over 40,000 attendees, 300 startups, and a 100 investors from all over the world got together to share ideas and experiences. Watch the video at the top of the page to get feeling for the vibe of the conference,…

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Már Másson Maack https://thenextweb.com/?p=1252293 2019-10-31T15:47:40Z 2019-10-31T15:23:39Z

One of the hottest new topics in tech is 5G, the next generation of cellular network technology. When 4G came along, it was a massive breakthrough and gave birth to services like Instagram and Snapchat, which had been completely unthinkable only a couple of years earlier. Now it’s time for the next generation of innovations.  5G is much faster, more responsive, and more customizable than 4G and is expected to be fundamental to the advancement of new technologies such as IoT, AI, VR, and self-driving cars. To match human-like reflexes, autonomous vehicles need to be able to read their environment…

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Már Másson Maack https://thenextweb.com/?p=1249404 2019-10-15T12:09:16Z 2019-10-15T12:03:26Z

If there are two things that South Korea should be known for, it’s tech innovation and delicious food. Seoul houses giants such as Samsung and LG, and its startup ecosystem is seeing amazing growth. The city’s food culture is also to die for (I mean, who doesn’t love kimchi?), so it’s the perfect place to check out innovation in the food industry. Watch the video above and follow TNW‘s trip to Seoul where we visited the kitchens at Seoul Startup Hub and the robot restaurant, Merry Go Kitchen. The hub’s kitchens are not your typical corporate cafeteria backend, as it’s…

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Matthew Beedham https://thenextweb.com/?p=1245628 2020-07-17T13:55:29Z 2019-10-01T14:47:55Z

The world is in a state of climate emergency. The importance of tackling climate change has arguably never been higher. Governments around the world are coming under increasing pressure to act and deliver initiatives to make our cities greener, cleaner, and all-round better places to live.  It’s no easy task, but with modern technology, like artificial intelligence and big data analysis tech startups are able to give a helping hand and contribute to making our cities greener. In Europe especially, the European Commission has focused on climate as a key action point for emerging technologies. The Data Market Services program,…

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Már Másson Maack https://thenextweb.com/?p=1245247 2021-03-30T10:30:39Z 2019-10-01T13:02:18Z

South Korea is one of the world’s technological powerhouses, home to giants such as Samsung, LG, and Kia. The small Asian country truly punches above its weight as it’s starting to rival the digital prowess of its much bigger neighbors, China and Japan. But what might come as a surprise, is that Korean innovation isn’t solely fueled by the big corporates. Seoul’s startup scene is on the rise, with several unicorns emerging like Woowa Brothers and online retailer Coupang. Watch the video above to find out more and follow TNW to Start-Up Seoul: Tech-Rise 2019. You’ll get an idea what’s…

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