Startups

Humanoid robots have gone from theory to reality thanks to advances in AI and falls in component costs — and corporate investors are interested.

Sustainable spacetech, bioplastics made from seaweed and affordable fusion. Meet the exciting and innovative startups showcasing at the GCV Symposium 2024.

Europe is trying to create its own SpaceX effect, with a growing focus on backing smaller and nimbler spacetech companies.

South Africa's strong fintech sector, financial and regulatory systems make it an opportunity for foreign investors, but local corporates need to help seed the startup ecosystem.

Heavy industry accounts for 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is notoriously difficult to decarbonise. These startups are developing solutions, from new thermal energy storage and fusion reactor design to emissions monitoring.

From geothermal energy and mining tech to subterranean delivery systems, here are some of the most exciting startups focusing on what's underground.

Corporate funding for startups is rising globally as well, with sectors such as as cybersecurity and healthcare seeing the most activity.

With the need for alcohol addiction treatment far outstripping supply, US startup Monument believes it can help fill the gap with an online platform.

Using microorganisms to manufacture everything from speciality chemicals to leather is becoming more of a viable business.

SC Ventures, the innovation arm of Standard Chartered bank, has gone big on building its own startups. It has launched more than 15 so far and always has a pipeline of 30 projects.

Sometimes the startups outside your scope need help the most. Here are four simple things that you can do for them that don't involve a cheque.