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Brussels launched a €307. 3 million funding initiative for AI and related technologies, focusing on trustworthy AI and digital autonomy....

Portugal may soon roll out electronic voting after years of delays, with a pilot phase planned. The system has yet to be implemented in national or local elections.

German VC firm Vanagon Ventures closed its €20M Fund I to back deeptech startups specializing in AI and quantum computing. The fund will invest up to €500,000 in pre-seed B2B companies targeting Europe's sovereignty and sustainability initiatives, aiming for approximately 30 portfolio companies.

Hamburg-based one. five secured €14 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered platform for packaging product development....

Sinpex, an AI-powered KYB platform, secured a €10 million Series A round to automate compliance for European businesses. The SaaS solution streamlines client onboarding and KYB compliance, preparing companies for the 2027 EU AML Regulation.

Elyos AI, a UK startup, secured €11. 1 million to build AI agents for trades and field services, automating communications....

Brussels shifts towards open digital infrastructure with a call for evidence on Open Digital Ecosystems to reduce dependency. The DMA and DSA are entering an enforcement phase, making compliance the key concern for tech companies in 2026.

The European Union approved the AI Act, establishing the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. This regulation aims to guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of citizens while fostering innovation in AI.

German AI customer service platform Parloa secured a massive $350 million in funding, tripling its valuation to $3 billion. The European tech scene also saw French AI startup Harmattan reach unicorn status with a $200 million raise.

Brussels is hosting a second online info day on February 9th to foster consortia building for its "GenAI in Public Administrations" proposal. The event aims to answer questions and facilitate matchmaking for stakeholders.

DTCP, a German investment platform, launched a €500 million fund called 'Project Liberty' focused on defense, security, and resilience technologies. The fund aims to support the growth of European dual-use tech companies and bolster Europe's technological capabilities.

DTCP launches "Project Liberty," a €450 million fund, to boost European defense and dual-use tech companies. The fund will invest an average of €20 million per deal in up to 30 companies, targeting software, AI, and cybersecurity.

Belgium's Tinrate, dubbed the "OnlyFans for knowledge," secured a €1. 6 million seed round to launch its advice-sharing platform....

The Dutch government launched an AI training module as part of its Basic Digital Proficiency program for all public sector employees. The e-learning course, which takes about 30 minutes, aims to educate civil servants on the basics of AI and its responsible use.

Amsterdam-based Optics11 secured a €25 million EIB loan to bolster European subsea and energy security with its advanced fiber optic sensing technology. The company's tech combines hardware with threat detection software to enable faster threat detection and prevent costly disruptions.

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker, has surpassed $500 billion in market capitalization, buoyed by strong quarterly results from its client, TSMC. This marks the first time ASML has reached this milestone, driven by the AI boom.

German AI voice agent startup Parloa secured $350 million in Series D funding, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in just seven months. This latest funding round brings the total raised to over $560 million in under four years, fueling global expansion with a focus on the US and Europe.

Berlin-based Parloa, developing AI agents for enterprises, secured a massive €310 million Series D round to expand in the US and Europe. This brings its valuation to €2....

Cyprus-based AINA secured $1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven hiring platform. The platform aims to improve hiring efficiency and reduce recruitment costs by automating tasks and offering career coaching, having already facilitated over 2,000 interviews.

Luxembourg-based Hydrosat secured €51 million in Series B funding to expand its thermal satellite data and AI-powered analytics. The investment comes amid increasing capital flow into European Earth observation and geospatial analytics, including recent funding for Titan4 and Marble Imaging.