AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSME Digital Skills & Scam Safety: Malaysia’s Digital Ministry rolled out its MDKD2026 program in Teluk Intan, targeting senior citizens, micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses with online literacy, scam awareness, and safe AI use. Local Business Growth Events: Tendring4Growth’s second week of its Business Fortnight runs free sessions on grants, content creation and event planning for firms and aspiring entrepreneurs. SME-Friendly Funding Boost (UK): The British Business Bank launched the South East Investment Fund, offering loans (£25k–£2m) and equity (up to £5m) for innovation and job creation across Buckinghamshire and nearby counties. AI for Small Business Operations: Meta launched Muse for SMBs, adding AI help for business workflows, while McAfee unveiled an AI-focused security platform aimed at deepfake and voice-cloning scams. Cybersecurity Reality Check: One in three small businesses report cyber attacks, underscoring demand for practical protection. Startup/Scale News: R1 Therapeutics expanded its Series A to $80.5m for a Phase 2b kidney drug; Northland Power closed financing for two Poland battery storage projects. Energy & Infrastructure Pressure: Illinois governor candidates spar over data center costs and infrastructure as public opposition grows.
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