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Vienna-based Vitrealab secured €9. 4 million to accelerate development of its Quantum Light Chip for AR displays....

United Manufacturing Hub secured €5 million in funding to build a shared data backbone for factories, connecting machines and IT systems. The platform aims to unify industrial data, providing a single source of truth for applications and accelerating digital transformation.

The UK government launches a £210 million cyber action plan to bolster digital defenses and protect citizen data across public services. The initiative aims to save up to £45 billion in productivity through digitized services.

Aikido Security, a Belgian startup, simplifies code and cloud security for engineering teams with its AI-powered platform. The system consolidates security checks, automatically detects vulnerabilities, and suggests fixes....

BENTELER Group acquired ioki to build Europe's first integrated autonomous public transport platform, merging software, routing, and operational services. ioki's on-demand software already serves nearly 10 million passengers, promising cost reductions for municipalities.

Milano-based MotorK, an AI-centric SaaS provider for the automotive retail industry, secured an additional €3 million in financing. The funding will strengthen the company's financial position and support general corporate purposes, with offices in eight countries.

Baze, a Sicilian startup, simplifies domestic worker hiring with its platform, connecting families with qualified staff. The company, founded in 2023, has secured €100k to streamline the hiring process and aims to modernize traditional employment pathways.

UK-based WholeSum secured £730K in funding to advance its AI-powered qualitative data analysis platform. The platform converts unstructured text data into auditable outputs for sectors like research and healthcare.

The article highlights open-source projects like Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap, emphasizing their commitment to shared information access. These initiatives contrast with today's web, dominated by a few platforms that monetize user data, maintaining the original vision of a free and open internet.

Europe's DeepTech sector faces a crossroads despite generating breakthrough science and a strong talent pipeline. Japan's €33 billion investment signals potential, yet early-stage funding is down 30% since 2021, and the sector seeks true technological sovereignty.

Spanish HealthTech startup Pragmatech secured €650k to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered antibiotic prescribing software, iAST®. The CE-marked software aims to reduce prescribing errors and enhance clinical decision-making.

Belgian-American startup Aidoptation secured €20 million to scale its AI-driven autonomous systems for various sectors. The funding includes investments from SFPIM, John Cockerill Defence, Ethias Ventures, and Belfius Bank & Insurance to expand its EdgeDrive technology.

Octopus Energy's AI utility platform, Kraken, spins out after securing €850M in funding, valuing the business at €7. 3B....

Dutch government organizations must prepare for the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) with new tools and resources now available on DigitaleOverheid. nl....

NanoXplore, a French chipmaker, secures €20 million to expand into the defense sector and boost Europe’s electronic sovereignty. The funding will allow the company to develop security-focused products and pursue strategic acquisitions, building on its ITAR-free approach.

European fintech anticipates significant shifts in 2026, driven by embedded finance and interoperability. Experts predict next-generation API-based banking and industry collaboration for stablecoins to foster greater adoption.

The Artists Collective launches as the UK's first artist-led investment platform, backing early-stage tech companies. Focused on AI, fintech, and cybersecurity, the platform invests £50,000 to £300,000 in Seed and Series A rounds across Europe.

Kyiv-based AI app studio Reface secured €15. 2 million in non-dilutive user acquisition funding from PvX Partners to fuel growth....

Webshops across the EU can no longer force customers to create accounts before buying products, according to new recommendations. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified that mandatory accounts for online purchases often violate privacy rules, addressing long-standing consumer complaints.

Belgium's I-care, a predictive maintenance company, achieved unicorn status after securing €20 million in funding. The AI-driven platform offers predictive maintenance services in over 55 countries, with the company aiming for an IPO.