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Spanish ClimateTech startup Clevergy raises €3.2 million to scale its smart energy platform across Europe
Clevergy, a Madrid-based ClimateTech startup, secured €3. 2 million in funding to expand its smart energy platform across Europe....

FBI cyber threat adviser Filigran raises $58M
French cybersecurity startup Filigran, which counts the European Commission and the FBI among its clients, has secured $58 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to over $100 million. The investment was led by Eurazeo, with participation from Deutsche Telekom, Accel, and Insight Partners....

FBI cyber threat adviser Filigran raises $58M
French cybersecurity startup Filigran secured $58 million in Series C funding, with clients including the FBI and the European Commission. The investment will fuel expansion into the Pacific and Middle East, along with product development including an AI agent platform.

France’s Filigran nets €49 million to scale cyber defence solutions used by the FBI and European Commission
Filigran, a Paris-based cybertech company, secured €49 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total fundraising to over €85 million. The funding round was led by Eurazeo's Growth team, with support from Deutsche Telekom (T....

Ventures.eu Forum 2025: Key takeaways for investors & policymakers
The Ventures. eu Forum 2025 brought together investors and policymakers to address the challenge of funding European startups....

Bologna Gathering showcases Italy’s rising innovation momentum
Bologna, Italy, hosted The Bologna Gathering, an event highlighting the growing innovation momentum in the region and Italy's tech ecosystem. The event underscored Italy's role in transforming young tech companies into global leaders, especially amid geopolitical uncertainty....

Bologna Gathering showcases Italy’s rising innovation momentum
Bologna, Italy, is solidifying its position as a key European hub for AI with the €300 million IT4LIA AI Factory. The project leverages the Leonardo supercomputer, offering crucial resources for AI development and industrial innovation.

Amendment of the Digital Europe Programme and work programme 2025-2027
Brussels' Digital Europe Programme is amending its work program for 2025-2027, focusing on deployment of existing projects. The program is the last one for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027.

Amendment of the Digital Europe Programme and work programme 2025-2027
The Digital Europe Programme's 2025-2027 Work Programme is the final one for the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. It aims to ensure the sustainability of ongoing projects, including various data spaces, moving them from preparation to deployment....

Digital Europe Programme amended to accelerate the Commission’s digital ambitions
Brussels adjusts the Digital Europe Programme to accelerate digital tech development and deployment through 2027. The amendment includes more funds for AI Gigafactories, supporting the EU's AI Continent Action Plan and rolling out Digital Identity Wallets.

Digital Europe Programme amended to accelerate the Commission’s digital ambitions
The European Commission has amended the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027 to align with current priorities. The amendment focuses on accelerating the development of critical technologies within Europe....

Chat control: WhatsApp and Threema are more reserved than Signal
WhatsApp and Threema voice concerns over the EU's chat control proposal, unlike Signal's threat to exit. Both messaging platforms state end-to-end encryption faces significant risk.

Chat control: WhatsApp and Threema are more reserved than Signal
Following Signal's threat to withdraw from the EU, WhatsApp and Threema have responded more cautiously to the chat control measures. Both messaging services express concerns that end-to-end encryption could be compromised by the new regulations....

European tech weekly recap: €1.5B in deals and September's highlights
European tech companies secured over €1. 5 billion in funding across more than 90 deals last week....

Monday: New and cheaper Tesla Model Y, Cologne AI company before US IPO
A Cologne-based AI company is planning an IPO in the US. The article also mentions DeepL, a German company known for its online translation services, which is valued in the billions....

Planned mass surveillance: WhatsApp and Threema are strictly against chat control
WhatsApp and Threema strongly oppose the EU's chat control proposal, citing threats to end-to-end encryption. Both secure messaging platforms argue the plan undermines privacy, freedom, and digital security.

Planned mass surveillance: WhatsApp and Threema are strictly against chat control
WhatsApp and Threema have voiced their opposition to chat control measures, echoing concerns previously raised by Signal. These messaging services argue that chat control undermines end-to-end encryption, threatening privacy, freedom, and digital security....

3 Years of DSA: Researchers launch "Mass Inquiry" on Facebook, X & Co.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is celebrating its third anniversary. Civil society organizations are now demanding daily overviews of viral posts from major platforms....

Signal may disappear from Europe due to regulations
Signal, a popular WhatsApp alternative, may cease operations in Europe due to disagreements with a new regulation. The specific nature of the regulation is not detailed in the provided source....

EIT unveils €978M, £4.4M for British drones and EU Inc. racks up praise
This week's European tech funding included over €1. 5 billion across 90 deals, with notable rounds and acquisitions....
