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CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot
IT Industry

CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot

Scottish and Irish founders will get a supported route into each other's markets through the pilot, easing the cost and risk of expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching
Fintech

Interledger Foundation expands open payments teaching

Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push
Robotics

Bologna Gathering 2026 draws investors to tech push

More than 500 investors and founders will gather in Bologna as Italy's venture capital market hits its busiest quarter in a decade.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders
Robotics

Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders

Australian startups will get direct access to Chinese tech giants, with a Zhejiang trade mission including Alibaba, Unitree Robotics and Geely.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

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Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029
Data Protection

RBC expands Vancouver hub to add 1,000 jobs by 2029

The bank plans to add 440 net new roles in British Columbia by 2029 as it widens its artificial intelligence and banking operations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
Semiconductors

Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy

The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector
Gaming

Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector

Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth
Fintech

ASIC says Australia primed for fintech & regtech growth

Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs
Data Protection

Kong expands Singapore cloud gateways for AI & APIs

Customers in Singapore can keep AI and API traffic in-country as Kong adds single-tenant gateways and local control plane hosting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
Robotics

Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector

The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub
Agricultural Technology

Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub

The AUD $490 million Waterloo precinct is set to ease Sydney’s lab space shortage as it moves into delivery with major global partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m
Artificial Intelligence

Guinness Enterprise Centre start-ups generate €140m

The Dublin hub's resident firms supported 13,225 jobs and €2.5 billion in revenue over 25 years, a new report found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province
Data governance

Alberta launches IP office to keep ideas & jobs in-province

The new Alberta IP Office aims to stop homegrown research from being owned elsewhere, with CAD $8 million backing its push to retain jobs.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding
Cartech

Ottawa backs Siemens battery AI R&D with CAD $23M in funding

The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Fintech

Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore

Authenticated AI payments in Singapore and Malaysia could set the standard for cross-border commerce, with banks weighing fraud and consent risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026