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Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

Palo Alto Networks has launched its CyberFit Nation programme in New Zealand, offering free online cybersecurity education amid rising cybercrime incidents.

New Zealand's security agencies have issued guidance for emerging tech firms, addressing risks from foreign-state actors amid rising cyber threats.

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

GoCardless has teamed up with US fintech Pipe to launch embedded finance solutions for SMEs in the UK, streamlining access to capital for small businesses.

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

Pfizer has teamed up with Ignition AI Accelerator to boost drug discovery using AI, aiming to bring innovative treatments to market more quickly.

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.

The New South Wales Government has teamed up with Indian incubator Afthonia Labs to launch an accelerator for eight fintech startups entering India.

Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.

Zoku Travel has rebranded as BYRDLI, aiming to transform the travel experience by merging community and commerce, empowering creators and travellers alike.

Industrial DataOps is set to transform digital landscapes, with the global industrial connectivity market projected to rise from USD $89 billion to USD $104 billion by 2028.

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

EnterpriseSG and Google Cloud launch initiatives to boost AI adoption among Singaporean startups and SMEs, with benefits including USD $350,000 in credits and Gemini tools.

Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.

CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.

Mandalay Venture Partners deploys QIC funded investments into Queensland startups Nbryo and Naturo, driving innovation in livestock genetics and milk processing.