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The EU’s strategic rebalancing of research partnerships with China
The EU’s strategic rebalancing of research partnerships with China

The EU’s strategic rebalancing of research partnerships with China

EU research partnership rebalancing cuts China from AI and semiconductor projects. Horizon Europe's €93B budget now prioritizes European innovation over global collaboration.

February 23, 2026 at 11:43
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European tech weekly recap: More than 80 tech funding deals worth over €707M
European tech weekly recap: More than 80 tech funding deals worth over €707M

European tech weekly recap: More than 80 tech funding deals worth over €707M

European startups secured over €707M across 80+ funding deals last week. The continent also saw more than 15 exits, M&A, and related news stories.

February 23, 2026 at 10:00
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A new early-stage fund: Syndicate One raises €22M for Belgium’s startups
A new early-stage fund: Syndicate One raises €22M for Belgium’s startups

A new early-stage fund: Syndicate One raises €22M for Belgium’s startups

Belgian investor Syndicate One raises €22M for early-stage tech startups, injecting confidence into the local ecosystem. This second fund significantly surpasses its €6....

February 23, 2026 at 09:31
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Thiax secures PSV Hafnium backing for real-time X-ray inspection technology
Thiax secures PSV Hafnium backing for real-time X-ray inspection technology

Thiax secures PSV Hafnium backing for real-time X-ray inspection technology

Danish deeptech firm Thiax secures investment for its real-time X-ray inspection technology. The advanced 3D inspection solution promises to revolutionize quality assurance in aerospace and composite manufacturing by enabling non-destructive analysis of material microstructures.

February 23, 2026 at 09:30
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OBDO adopts Federal Data System Agreement Framework
OBDO adopts Federal Data System Agreement Framework

OBDO adopts Federal Data System Agreement Framework

Dutch government bodies formalize rules for a federated data system, enabling responsible and uniform data sharing. This framework sets clear expectations for organizations to find, share, and use data effectively.

February 23, 2026 at 08:01
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Syndicate One closes €22M second fund to back Belgian tech founders
Syndicate One closes €22M second fund to back Belgian tech founders

Syndicate One closes €22M second fund to back Belgian tech founders

Belgian tech founders secure €22M in funding for their second venture fund. This oversubscribed capital fuels early-stage startups, highlighting a maturing Belgian tech ecosystem.

February 23, 2026 at 07:03
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Europe has come up with throwing three robots into a volcanic lava tube, and now colonizing the moon or Mars is closer
Europe has come up with throwing three robots into a volcanic lava tube, and now colonizing the moon or Mars is closer

Europe has come up with throwing three robots into a volcanic lava tube, and now colonizing the moon or Mars is closer

European researchers test autonomous robots in volcanic lava tubes, advancing capabilities for lunar and Martian exploration. This robotic trial in Lanzarote brings potential subterranean bases on other planets closer.

February 22, 2026 at 15:00
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Zurich’s Rapidata raises €7.2M to build a real-time human feedback network for AI
Zurich’s Rapidata raises €7.2M to build a real-time human feedback network for AI

Zurich’s Rapidata raises €7.2M to build a real-time human feedback network for AI

Zurich's Rapidata secures €7. 2M to build real-time human feedback for AI....

February 20, 2026 at 16:01
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The space race is being rewritten by AI – and Europe risks falling behind
The space race is being rewritten by AI – and Europe risks falling behind

The space race is being rewritten by AI – and Europe risks falling behind

AI is rewriting the satellite industry, forcing rapid hardware evolution and complex capacity management. Europe risks falling behind in this AI-driven space race, struggling to integrate these advanced systems.

February 20, 2026 at 15:00
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Spain seeks a giant plot of land in Madrid. They will not build housing, they will build a "military Silicon Valley"
Spain seeks a giant plot of land in Madrid. They will not build housing, they will build a "military Silicon Valley"

Spain seeks a giant plot of land in Madrid. They will not build housing, they will build a "military Silicon Valley"

Spain is building a "military Silicon Valley" near Madrid, focusing on defense technology and digitalization. The €385 million project, backed by the European Investment Bank, will consolidate talent and R&D for future strategic capabilities.

February 20, 2026 at 13:30
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Austrian PropTech Lystio closes €500k round to refine real estate portal and expand across Europe
Austrian PropTech Lystio closes €500k round to refine real estate portal and expand across Europe

Austrian PropTech Lystio closes €500k round to refine real estate portal and expand across Europe

Austrian AI PropTech Lystio secures €500k to refine its real estate portal and expand across Europe. This funding fuels AI-powered search algorithm development, continuing a trend of substantial investment in European real estate tech.

February 20, 2026 at 12:34
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MaXon Systems secures funding to build autonomous air defence against mass drone attacks
MaXon Systems secures funding to build autonomous air defence against mass drone attacks

MaXon Systems secures funding to build autonomous air defence against mass drone attacks

Ukrainian firm MaXon Systems secures funding for its AI-driven autonomous air defence against drone swarms. The software-centric platform shifts interception from pilot workload to automated execution.

February 20, 2026 at 12:19
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European Union endorses Leaders' Declaration at AI Summit in India
European Union endorses Leaders' Declaration at AI Summit in India

European Union endorses Leaders' Declaration at AI Summit in India

EU backs India's AI summit declaration, pledging global cooperation on AI governance. The European Legal Gateway Office and Frontier AI Grand Challenge were launched, bolstering EU-India tech ties and domestic AI development.

February 20, 2026 at 12:07
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Pontiro secures £357,500 to expand healthcare AI infrastructure
Pontiro secures £357,500 to expand healthcare AI infrastructure

Pontiro secures £357,500 to expand healthcare AI infrastructure

UK healthtech Pontiro raises £357,500 for its AI infrastructure handling medical images. The funding will enable expansion into NHS England trusts, accelerating AI deployment in healthcare.

February 20, 2026 at 12:01
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From AI strength to diversified growth: The French tech ecosystem
From AI strength to diversified growth: The French tech ecosystem

From AI strength to diversified growth: The French tech ecosystem

European tech investment hit €72 billion in 2025, with France securing third place at €8. 7 billion....

February 20, 2026 at 11:30
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Zurich-based AI infrastructure startup Rapidata raises €7.2 million to scale global human feedback network
Zurich-based AI infrastructure startup Rapidata raises €7.2 million to scale global human feedback network

Zurich-based AI infrastructure startup Rapidata raises €7.2 million to scale global human feedback network

Zurich AI startup Rapidata secures €7. 2M for its human feedback network, aiming to accelerate AI development....

February 20, 2026 at 10:51
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Norway’s Kilter secures €6.5 million to scale autonomous precision weeding technology; prepares for Series B
Norway’s Kilter secures €6.5 million to scale autonomous precision weeding technology; prepares for Series B

Norway’s Kilter secures €6.5 million to scale autonomous precision weeding technology; prepares for Series B

Norway's Kilter secures €6. 5M to scale AI-powered precision weeding robots, reducing pesticide use by up to 95%....

February 20, 2026 at 09:36
EU-Startups
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Female-led Danish startup Hemi Health raises €4 million to expand migraine and concussion care internationally
Female-led Danish startup Hemi Health raises €4 million to expand migraine and concussion care internationally

Female-led Danish startup Hemi Health raises €4 million to expand migraine and concussion care internationally

Danish HealthTech Hemi Health raises €4M Seed funding for international expansion of its digital migraine and concussion care platform. The company utilizes a proprietary digital platform to deliver structured, outcome-driven treatment, connecting patients with specialists via video.

February 20, 2026 at 07:14
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German AI infrastructure startup Cognee lands €7.5 million to scale enterprise-grade memory technology
German AI infrastructure startup Cognee lands €7.5 million to scale enterprise-grade memory technology

German AI infrastructure startup Cognee lands €7.5 million to scale enterprise-grade memory technology

Berlin AI startup Cognee lands €7. 5M for AI memory tech, driving European AI sovereignty....

February 19, 2026 at 16:45
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Lightspeed leads $23M investment in AI startup for accounting departments Stacks
Lightspeed leads $23M investment in AI startup for accounting departments Stacks

Lightspeed leads $23M investment in AI startup for accounting departments Stacks

London AI startup Stacks secures $23M Series A, led by Lightspeed, to automate enterprise finance workflows. The AI platform consolidates scattered financial data, aiming to streamline accounting for 30 clients including Future and Epidemic Sound.

February 19, 2026 at 15:05
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