Creating an inclusion blueprint for lasting impact
In today’s deeply divided world, where a spirit of isolationism and separation seeks to undermine the ideal of community and unity, those of us who understand that purposeful inclusion —…
As UK launches semiconductor institute, EU chips get €2.5B boost
Amid a global race for semiconductor independence, the UK announced today a designated institute that will oversee its £1bn strategy on growing its chips sector. At the same time, Belgium-based…
EU’s AI Act set to enter force next month
The EU’s AI Act is set to enter force next month after receiving a final rubber-stamp from the European Council. Ministers today endorsed a political deal on the landmark law,…
French startup Pasqal inks deal for Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer
Over the past couple of years, the Gulf states have been putting their oil money to use buying up thousands of the latest AI chips. However, thus far they have…
Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing
Switzerland-based Limula today announced a raise of $6.8mn (€6.2mn) to further develop its technology, which aims to automate cell therapy manufacturing. Gene and cell therapies have emerged as a promising…
Ebikes are more popular than ever, but we’re nowhere near a car-less world
Moving to Amsterdam was eye-opening. Having grown up in the car-centric UK and struggled to cycle in London, it felt as though the Dutch embrace of bikes was innate, something…
Ebike-sharing app Forest rides ad revenue to become ‘cheapest’ in London
If you’ve been to London recently you may have noticed packs of dark green and brown ebikes lining the city’s streets. They belong to Forest, an aptly named startup that…
Watch: Space telescope captures solar megastorm behind epic northern lights
You’ve probably already seen the dazzling pics of the aurora that flooded social media over the weekend. Lucky onlookers were treated to streaks of green, pink, and purple dancing across…
Second House of Quantum opens in Delft
Many noteworthy things happened in the realm of European tech yesterday. However, not all involved the King of Sweden — and quantum. To see the representative of such a traditional…
Airbus’ new Racer is half-plane, half-copter — and it’s lightning-fast
Business execs and politicians gathered at a helicopter base in France yesterday for the first public unveiling of Airbus’ new Racer aircraft. At first glance, Racer looks like a regular…
The rise of the ‘augmented’ startup founder
The modern startup founder will tell you work never stops. What they’re far less likely to tell you is that stress, anxiety, panic, and feelings of failure never stop either.…
Rollercoaster for UK AI scene as PolyAI bags $50M while Stability AI mulls sale
The artificial intelligence scene in Great Britain feels a little bit like your weekly tv drama at the moment. Major funding rounds compete for attention with controversial CEO departures and…