The Isle of Man launches its National AI Office with a £1 million investment to coordinate AI adoption across government and industry. The new office will focus on developing a national AI strategy and accelerating practical AI adoption.
Munich's Vanagon Ventures launches a €20 million fund to invest in European pre-Seed DeepTech and AI startups. The VC firm will back B2B companies tackling system-level challenges, with initial tickets up to €500k.
Brussels is developing a new open-source strategy to boost digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on proprietary software. The EU Commission launched a consultation in January, aiming to strengthen the open-source ecosystem commercially. The Commission seeks to secure funding for open-source projects, improve organization, and address supply chain security, with a final strategy expected by April.