Norway and US-based Trener Robotics secures €26 million to expand industrial AI automation

February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM UTC
EU-Startups
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Norway and US-based Trener Robotics secures €26 million to expand industrial AI automation

Norway and US-based Trener Robotics has secured a €26 million Series A funding round to advance its AI robot skills platform for manufacturing. This significant investment underscores a growing trend in European industrial automation, with a focus on intelligent and adaptable robotic systems. The capital will fuel research and development, expand skill training offerings, and bolster global talent acquisition and market expansion efforts. The funding round, co-led by Engine Ventures and IAG Capital Partners, with participation from notable investors including Nikon's NFocus Fund, brings Trener Robotics' total funding to over €31 million. The company aims to revolutionize industrial robotics by replacing traditional procedural programming with a control system that utilizes a growing library of production-ready skills, enabling robots to perform more complex and dynamic tasks beyond repetitive actions. This shift signifies a move towards making robots more intelligent and adaptable in manufacturing environments. This investment in Trener Robotics aligns with a broader surge in European capital for robotics and automation. Recent funding rounds for companies like Poland's Nomagic (€8.3 million), London's Neuracore (€2.5 million), Switzerland's Flexion (€43 million), and Germany's RobCo (€100 million) collectively demonstrate a substantial European commitment to developing advanced AI-driven industrial automation solutions. These investments signal a strong European ambition to enhance manufacturing competitiveness through cutting-edge robotics and intelligent control systems.

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Published: February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM UTC
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