£86 billion to fund everything from new drug treatments and longer lasting batteries to new AI breakthroughs to generate billions for the UK economy and drive our Plan for Change

Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting-edge research into own hands

Funding package worth more than £22.5 billion a year in 2029 will boost Britain’s world-leading status in research and innovation. Press Release – 8 June 2025 – From:Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, HM Treasury, The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP and The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce a transformative £86 billion in the Spending Review to turbo-charge our fastest growing sectors, from tech … Continue reading Transformative £86 billion boost to science and tech to turbocharge economy, with regions backed to take cutting-edge research into own hands

Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist

Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist

Victor Olufemi’s journey into artificial intelligence (AI) and data science began with a childhood curiosity that entailed dismantling electronic gadgets to understand how they worked. Today, he is a top-ranked competitor on Zindi, Africa’s largest data science competition platform, as well as a co-founder at LyngualLabs. His story is of relentless curiosity, resilience, and the transformative power of community-driven learning. Technology Savvy Victor’s love for … Continue reading Meet Victor Olufemi, a Technophile Turned Zindi Data Scientist

Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

Reigniting an Open, Bold & CollaborativeEuropean Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

Berlin, Germany – 17 April 2025: With landmark initiatives announced to forge new frontiers in Europe’s digital sovereignty, including the €200bn AI pledge and unprecedented emphasis on quantum, cloud, semiconductors and data storage, a sense of urgency is sweeping across the continent to reimagine the status quo and reshape critical tech infrastructures. Perfectly timed to harness Europe’s inherent innovation prowess and catapult its position among … Continue reading Reigniting an Open, Bold & CollaborativeEuropean Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions