Climate tech investment is still rising, but venture funding is more selective. We look at data from BloombergNEF, IEA and Dealroom to see where climate capital is going now.
Jonathan Reichental on building human-centred cities, smarter innovation, and leading through constant change.
Agentic AI is changing travel tech – and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to build customer relationships and platform loyalty.
Andrew Fenner (Director General at WYSE Travel Confederation) on youth travel, AI, and building platforms for the future of global mobility.
How researchers are beginning to design AI systems that deliberately search for new ideas – to enable AI-powered innovation.
A recent experiment let AI generate art without human prompts – and shows why AI can only make art with the direction of a creative human.
As AI spreads across industries, the idea of an ‘AI startup’ may disappear. Here’s why infrastructure technologies change how startups differentiate.
Researcher Dr. Beste Özcan explores emotionally intelligent wearables, transitional companions, and why the future of technology may depend on designing for relationships.
Find out how your startup can benefit from the Startup Program at LEAP 2026 – from investor matchmaking to one-to-one mentoring, pitch masterclasses, and the chance to win a share of our $1 million Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition fund.
Smart tech is helping cities move towards regenerative urbanism – a model that actively restores ecosystems and reimagines city life through innovation and collaboration.
From Jane Jacobs' 1958 call for people-first urban design to today’s AI-powered smart cities, we explore how urban needs have stayed the same – even as the tools have transformed.
Explore key smart city market trends for 2025–2030, from EV infrastructure to AI-powered waste systems – backed by the latest industry report.
Learn how generative AI is unlocking the true potential of digital twins – to make smart cities more efficient, inclusive, and citizen-focused.
The smart cities of the future will use tech to lower emissions, cut urban temperatures, and improve quality of life in highly populated areas.
Discover the cities that rank highly for smart city preparedness, and learn why locally relevant innovation is more important than cutting-edge tech.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a tech investor, read this – learn why investors are the quiet force shaping the future of the industry.
