• AI, Trust and the Future of Money: Plus the Brazilian Drones Replanting Forests
    Jun 15 2026
    How Trust Became Fintech's Most Valuable Asset As artificial intelligence reshapes financial services, technology alone is no longer enough to stand out. Denise Johansson, co-founder and CEO of Enfuce, explains why trust is becoming one of fintech's most powerful growth strategies. From startup beginnings in Finland to powering payments for global brands including Porsche, Octopus Energy and Circle K, she reveals how credibility, responsible innovation and strong customer relationships can create a competitive advantage in the AI era.

    Can Drones Restore the World's Forests?
    Reforestation is attracting billions in climate investment, but restoring ecosystems at scale remains a huge challenge. In Brazil, Ceres Seeding is using drones, aerial mapping and native seeds to help recover degraded landscapes faster and more efficiently. We explore how technology is transforming environmental restoration and whether data-driven reforestation could play a major role in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss.

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  • How AI Is catching Marine Wildlife Traffickers and Also Making Tax Easy
    Jun 9 2026
    AI takes on marine wildlife traffickers
    Wildlife trafficking doesn't just involve rhino horn and elephant ivory. Marine species such as shark fins, seahorses and sea cucumbers are also smuggled around the world, threatening vulnerable ecosystems. Researchers in Australia have developed an AI system that can identify these species in CT scans of luggage and parcels. We speak to Dr Vanessa Pirotta about how the technology works and how it could help customs officers detect illegal shipments.

    Can AI become every small business owner's accounting assistant? Many small businesses struggle to afford professional accounting support, while new tax reporting requirements are increasing administrative workloads. At the same time, the accounting sector is facing a shortage of experienced professionals. We hear from WiseMind AI, a startup using artificial intelligence and official tax guidance to help business owners get quick answers to bookkeeping, VAT and compliance questions.

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  • The Future Is Soft: Tiny Robots, Smart Prosthetics and the Rise of Neurodiversity Tech
    Jun 2 2026
    The Tiny Liquid-Metal Pump That Could Transform Robotics

    Soft robotics is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology, drawing inspiration from nature to create machines that are flexible, adaptable and safer for human interaction. In this episode, we explore a breakthrough liquid-metal micro-pump that could help eliminate the bulky compressors traditionally needed to power soft robotic systems. The technology could pave the way for advanced wearable devices, responsive prosthetics, immersive virtual reality experiences and even future medical applications, bringing us closer to a world where robots are softer, smarter and more integrated into everyday life.

    Can Technology Solve the Neurodiversity Support Crisis? As awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, demand for assessments and support is outpacing available services. With waiting lists stretching into years for many people seeking diagnoses such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, technology is emerging as a potential solution. We examine how digital platforms, virtual assessments and personalised support tools could help people access guidance faster, secure workplace accommodations and better understand how their brains work. The conversation highlights both the opportunities and challenges of using technology to improve accessibility and inclusion in education, employment and daily life.

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  • From Jet Engines to Hydrogen: Why the Midlands Still Invents the Future
    May 26 2026
    Recorded during rehearsals for the very first East Midlands Tech Week, this special edition of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast celebrates 10 years of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) and the Midlands’ extraordinary history of innovation.

    From Derby, birthplace of the modern factory, to Leicester’s DNA fingerprinting breakthroughs, Nottingham’s MRI and ibuprofen innovations, and Lutterworth’s jet engine legacy, the East Midlands has long shaped the technologies that changed the world. Now, a new generation of innovators is building the future of clean energy, hydrogen, sustainable transport and net zero industry.

    In this episode, we speak to leaders from ERA and industry partners including Cadent about how the region is helping commercialise breakthrough technologies, develop talent, support startups and drive the UK’s transition to a cleaner, greener economy.

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  • The Cooling Revolution: How Technology Could Cut Refrigeration Emissions by 50%
    May 19 2026
    Refrigeration’s Climate Problem and the Startup Trying to Solve It
    Refrigeration is responsible for a huge share of global carbon emissions but Colombian startup NanoFreeze believes biotechnology could change that. Founder and CEO Isabel Pulido explains how her company’s bio-nanotechnology is designed to dramatically reduce energy use in cooling systems, improve cold-chain access and lower costs for industries from food transport to pharmaceuticals. We also discuss why she’s been selected for the Cartier Women’s Initiative, one of the world’s leading programmes for female entrepreneurs.
    Why Is Tech Still Failing People with Disabilities?
    From inaccessible apps to AI systems that overlook disabled users, inclusive design is still missing from much of today’s technology. Inclusive design expert and author Reginé Gilbert joins us to discuss why accessibility continues to be treated as an afterthought — and how emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality and spatial computing risk deepening exclusion if companies don’t build inclusivity in from the beginning. She’s co-author of a new book: “Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in all Things Tech.”

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  • The AI Contact Lens That Could Prevent Blindness and The Women Rewriting Silicon Valley
    May 12 2026
    The Smart Contact Lens That Could Change Medicine Forever
    Glaucoma affects around 80 million people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. But what if managing chronic disease no longer required constant hospital visits, manual medication schedules or invasive monitoring? This week on Somewhere on Earth, we explore a groundbreaking AI-powered smart contact lens capable of continuously monitoring eye pressure, automatically delivering treatment and remotely sharing real-time health data with clinicians, all without batteries or electronics.

    Why Silicon Valley Still Doesn’t See Women as “Founder Material”
    We also dive into one of the biggest conversations shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship: why women remain underrepresented in the venture capital world despite building some of the world’s most successful companies. From AI and digital healthcare to leadership, mentorship and the changing culture of startups, this episode explores where innovation meets humanity and who gets to shape the future.

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  • RightsCon 2026 Cancelled Last Minute: Global Tech Summit Shock + The New Gateway to Doing Business in Africa
    May 5 2026
    What the Collapse of a Global Summit Means for Digital Rights
    Thousands of delegates were preparing to gather in Zambia for one of the world’s biggest digital rights events until it was abruptly cancelled days before kickoff. Nikki Gladstone, Director of RightsCon at Access Now, explains how months of planning unravelled in a matter of hours and what triggered the decision.

    Why Nigeria Could Be Your Launchpad into Africa
    With access to a large market and growing regional trade links, Nigeria is increasingly seen as a gateway to the continent. Victor Famubode discusses how Itana, a digital platfrom, is helping companies not just enter Nigeria, but scale across Africa using partnerships and new trade frameworks.

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  • AI Voice Clones Are Clearer Than Humans, and Satellites Are Transforming Fishing
    Apr 28 2026
    AI Voice Cloning; Clearer Speech, Growing Risks
    New research reveals that AI-generated voice clones can be up to 20% more intelligible than real human speech in noisy environments. While this could revolutionise public announcements, accessibility, and communication, it also raises serious concerns. Experts warn that cloned voices can sound more authoritative and trustworthy, making them a powerful tool not just for innovation, but also for scams and audio deepfakes that are increasingly hard to detect.

    Space Tech Meets the Sea; AI Tools for Sustainable Fishing
    A new generation of startups is using satellite Earth observation and AI to support fishing communities facing climate change, regulation, and economic pressure. By combining real-time ocean data with insights from fishers themselves, companies like Orbiventure are helping to track catches, protect marine ecosystems, and improve long-term coastal resilience, showing how space technology can deliver practical solutions on the ground.

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