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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
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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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....
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%....
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.
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....
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.
NDS Cloud accelerator team seeks dialogue with the market
Dutch government seeks dialogue with tech market to build sovereign cloud infrastructure. 69 companies participated, highlighting potential while stressing government must make clear choices.
Giggle raises funding to expand flexible staffing platform
Budapest's Giggle raises funding for Romanian expansion, modernizing temp staffing with its platform. The mobile marketplace connects blue-collar workers to shift-based roles, with €5M in transactions last year.
Enterprise finance platform Stacks raises €19 million to streamline reporting and month-end workflows
British finance platform Stacks raises €19 million for its AI-powered reporting suite, reflecting strong EU investor appetite for enterprise AI. The funding accelerates expansion into AI-driven operational finance and data infrastructure.
TrueLayer lands eBay "strategic investment"
eBay Ventures backs UK fintech TrueLayer with a strategic investment. This partnership launches an open banking payment option for eBay checkout, offering a real-time alternative to card payments.
Stockholm-based Agaton secures €8.4 million to turn customer conversations into revenue insights
Swedish AI startup Agaton secures €8. 4 million to transform customer conversations into revenue insights....
“From Germany, for the world” – Plato secures €12.2 million to automate sales and ERP workflows in distribution
Plato secures €12. 2M to transform global wholesale with AI, automating sales and ERP workflows....