
Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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The GSMA launches its newest innovation fund to address humanitarian challenges
The GSMA has today announced the launch of its newest GSMA Innovation Fund, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to address humanitarian challenges

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Decision-making data analysis platform SourseAI banks $3 million Series A for global ambitions

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Speakers Announced: UKTIN AI Conference
We're looking forward to the our first conference of 2024, Unleashing the Power of AI in Telecoms, and we're delighted to share the speaker line-up and agenda.

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How can small companies get traction in the telecoms market?
To support the translation of early-stage technology solutions into commercial products, UKTIN is providing a comprehensive programme of support to ensure companies have well-developed business models with the potential to scale globally and raise investment for growth and R&D.

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Open Call: Pitch 5G solutions for B2C or B2B to the Alaian alliance
The Alaian alliance is running an open call for start-ups to pitch 5G solutions for B2C or B2B in front of nine global telecommunications giants. The call aim to find the most disruptive startups that have the potential to change the telecommunication industry and nurture them wit

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Public services, transport and creative industries sectors set for £36m 5G connectivity boost

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BT and Ericsson tool up the Port of Tyne with private network deployment

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The Telecoms.com Podcast: UKTIN, AI and operators
The Telecoms.com podcast welcomed Nick Johnson, Head of UKTIN, as a special guest this week.

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Share your thoughts on UKTIN
We're always interested to hear from across the telecoms ecosystem, and learn how UKTIN can better serve your needs and interests.
We’d love if you could please take a moment to answers a few questions on your awareness of the services we offer as well as share your thoughts on the UK telecoms industry more broadly.

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Highlights: UKTIN's Inaugural Investor Breakfast
A new event series, showcasing UK telecoms talent.

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SONIC Labs first outdoor Open RAN testing site launches with Ofcom, Cellnex UK and Capgemini
- Leading global telecoms organisations expand SONIC Labs facilities to include an outdoor field testing environment for Open RAN technology.
- Replicates real-world complexities to allow vendors to test and accelerate development of Open RAN product capabilities.
- Specialist R&D lice

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SBRI Future Telecommunications Challenge: Everything you need to know

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Unique offshore wind ‘living lab’ in Grimsby is switched on to launch new digital future
The 5G PORTAL (Ports and Offshore Renewable Technology Accelerator Lincolnshire) – an advanced 5G equipped ‘living lab’ – covering the port of Grimsby and the Lynn and Inner Dowsing wind farm was officially switched on today (Thursday) at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Operations and Maintenance Centre of Excellence.

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UK joins leading nations to form new telecoms coalition and invests £70 million in new future telecoms technologies
The UK is joining forces with leading nations to strengthen coordination on telecoms security, resilience and innovation as a new global coalition is launched today (Thursday 5 October).

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Mike Bromwich
Hello, I’m Mike Bromwich and I am a co-founder of Stacuity, an IoT technology business based in the Isle of Man which has built a cloud-centric, software-defined mobile core network. I have worked in telecoms and IT for over thirty years, and this is my latest venture.

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Readying the mobile industry for a post-quantum future

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UK Government Launches the Future Telecoms (Technology Missions Fund) Programme
This new £70m fund launched on the 5th October 2023, will be delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Vishal Mathur
Hello, I’m Vishal Mathur and I am the Global Head of Engagement at the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). Formed in 2016 as an engineering-focused, collaborative methodology for building and deploying global telecom network infrastructure, our goal is to enable global access for all.

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Telecoms Trailblazers: A Day in the Life of Iqbal Singh Bedi
Hello, I am Iqbal Singh Bedi, a luminary within the world of telecoms and smart city management. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, I am a part of an elite group advising senior political leaders, investors, development banks, and operators on telecoms matters.

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Smart tech to be trialled in towns and cities with £4m funding to boost local connectivity
- Six areas across the UK awarded funding to test smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G.
- Areas to match government funding to trial multi-purpose tech that can help local authorities unlock new economic, environmental and social benefits
- Funding delivered through Smar

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Apply to join Investment Futures 24
Investment Futures 24 is an unrivalled opportunity for SETsquared-supported and UKTIN registered companies to raise investment on 29 November 2023, London.