I&M Bank has partnered with B Lab Africa to launch a 9-week Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) programme to upskill SMEs on ESG and sustainable growth. The March 2026 cohort targets firms earning KES 6M–120M annually (10–100 staff), with I&M Bank covering 80% of the cost (USD

Scotland’s financial technology sector is thriving: 📈 8% employment growth 💼 £18m investment through the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab 🚀 10x growth in fintech SMEs since 2018 We’re delivering economic growth, supporting innovation, and creating high-value jobs.

How is Qatar accelerating digital transformation and helping SMEs stay ahead of the curve? In this instalment of Empowering the Future, we highlight groundbreaking initiatives like the Digital Assets Lab and Factory One. Designed to empower entrepreneurs and foster innovation,

🚨 SMEs banks’ are the biggest missed opportunity. Despite making up 90%+ of businesses & 50%+ of global GDP, SMEs still face: - Clunky onboarding - Fragmented payments - Poor cash mgmt & FX - Opaque pricing, slow service & limited credit Banks often just repackage retail/corp

We were in Newcastle on Friday for a great discussion with small&medium businesses about how @UKLabour Govt can put SMEs at heart of a plan for growth - hosted by @sageuk. Great contributions from local firms & politicians @alancampbellmp @KiMcGuinness @efoody - thanks to all 👏

📢 SUTD Design·AI Progress Report – October 2025 400+ leaders trained, 30+ SMEs launched AI pilots, and new initiatives like the Design·AI Fab Lab are pushing the boundaries of applied AI and experimentation. Explore how Design·AI is shaping the future. #SUTDDesignAI #SUTDLeap

🌍 How can Industry 5.0 help SMEs grow? Just ask Latvian lab tech maker ELMI. With EEN support & funding from @HorizonEU, ELMI turned disruption into opportunity, creating more resilient, digital, and human-centric business. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/kegCEurdcn #EENCanHelp

Digital readiness isn’t a luxury it’s a lifeline! The International Trade Centre’s Competitiveness Outlook 2025 reveals that SMEs with the right digital tools are 5x more likely to boost sales & 12x more likely to cut costs. But only 19% in low-readiness countries become

Ready to take your expertise beyond the lab? #InnoNext by #EUeic is searching researchers, PhD candidates & innovators to team up with startups & SMEs in fully-funded internships. 🔑 Gain entrepreneurial skills 💡 Solve real-world challenges Apply now👉 https://t.co/9hpIznq6C4

FedDev Ontario celebrates Small Business Week! @ventureLABca accelerator in Markham supports SMEs with BOLD ideas! Meet 2 founders who are thriving thanks to its one-of-a-kind Hardware Catalyst Initiative lab & incubator. Learn more: https://t.co/hs9owWab42 #FDORecipient

Fantastic morning in Tamworth with @SarahEdwardsTam, celebrating the power of small businesses! SMEs are buzzing with energy and innovation whilst creating jobs and driving growth. Together we’ll keep backing their brilliance! 🚀

Agri-SME Support Program: Seed Lab Call For Applications The application window is open for Agri-SMEs in the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. Deadline: August 5th at 12 am GMT Apply 👇 https://t.co/KiArTg2ZSA

Another successful day out where we heard from small businesses in Port Talbot about what they need from Govt, with input from @FSB_Wales and @HVM_Catapult. Host MP @SKinnock spoke on why Wales deserves a 'manufacturing renaissance' & critical role of #SMEs in growing economy.

I’m proud to deliver real support for businesses. I launched the region’s first-ever business festival - showcasing opportunities for SMEs to collaborate and grow. In under a year, we’ve backed local businesses with over £10m in grants – real investment and real impact 💷

Big SCOOP! 🚨 PaidHR, a Nigerian HR-tech startup, has raised a $1.8 million seed round to boost payroll technology and employee management across 44 million SMEs and businesses in Africa! Accion Venture Lab led the raise, with participation from existing investors — Zrosk, Chui

SMEs urge Brussels to boost competitiveness by truly “thinking small first” [Advocacy Lab] https://t.co/25T4NvThJ9

I&M Bank, B Lab to Support SMEs with Capacity-Building Program -

Real-world testing grounds for agri-tech solutions In Spain, @AgrifoodTEF , co-funded by #DigitalEurope, lets agri-tech SMEs test AI, sensors & software for crops and livestock, from labs to farms, powered by a #5G lab. #Connectivity4EU brings innovation closer to farmers.

Far from a futuristic technology, AI is already here and delivering benefits: many homes and SMEs are using smart thermostats and lighting systems, along with software tools optimise battery and generator usage during power outages. @ITNewsAfrica. https://t.co/HAHFNmdrXn

Kevin Copsey, Principal at @KPMGSaudiArabia, shares how #WDS2026’s Future Defense Lab Theater will unite industry, innovators, SMEs, and academia to address current and future threats through resilience, sovereign capability, and youth-driven innovation.​ Secure your badge today