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From novel materials and new textile recycling methods to sneakers linked to NFTs these are some of the early-stage fashion startups that are capturing investors' attention.

Shortages and inflated prices in the cocoa industry have pushed startups to create chocolate alternatives that taste and feel like the original. Investors are taking a bite.

Travis Smith joins Siemens Energy Ventures as senior venture clienting manager, where he oversees a training programme for staff.

Flipping on its head the typical way that investors meet startups has allowed VC firm Astia to tap into undiscovered startup opportunities.

From working out the strategic value a corporate can bring to scientific innovation to cultivating the right sources in the university ecosystem, here are tips for investing in academic research.

Munich Re Ventures has launched a $125m fund with capital from insurer HSB, to be invested in technology for de-risking industry.

Christoph Sommer is leaving his role in innovation at German utilities provider NEW, where he oversaw the group's venture clienting activity.

Kaweewut Temphuwapat held various innovation roles at PTT, Thailand's state-owned oil and gas company, before he moved to Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).

Accelerator programmes have increased the number of spinouts and commercial engagements for the National Labs. But these programmes face an uncertain future.

Despite raising less money than its previous fund, DG Daiwa Ventures plans to back plenty of AI, blockchain and security startups.

Alok Agrawal has left his role as the head of Canadian electronics company Celestica's CVC unit after more than five years with the company.