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Lace Lithography is Europe's opportunity to surpass the US and Asia in chip manufacturing. From Barcelona
Lace Lithography is Europe's opportunity to surpass the US and Asia in chip manufacturing. From Barcelona

Lace Lithography is Europe's opportunity to surpass the US and Asia in chip manufacturing. From Barcelona

Lace Lithography, with research teams in Barcelona, is developing a novel photolithography technique to advance chip manufacturing. The Norwegian-Spanish startup has secured $40 million in funding to challenge existing EU and Asian chip production technologies.

April 1, 2026 at 17:00
Xataka
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After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round
After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round

After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round

Spanish platform MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed funding for its citizen movement scaling tool. The company is opening an extension round to attract strategic investors.

April 1, 2026 at 15:49
EU-Startups
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Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'
Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'

Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'

Dutch regulators and law enforcement agencies push for a Europe-wide ban on "nudify tools." They advocate for closing loopholes that allow consent-based creation of nudes, deeming it crucial for effective enforcement.

April 1, 2026 at 15:00
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership
The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership

The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership

France and Germany push digital sovereignty, raising questions on AI data ownership. Analytics startup Countly emphasizes self-hosted platforms, empowering companies to control their user data....

April 1, 2026 at 13:58
Tech.eu
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Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations
Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations

Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations

Brussels-based Nexus lands €3. 7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations....

April 1, 2026 at 13:08
EU-Startups
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Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations
Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations

Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations

"Euro-Office," a project aiming to be a European alternative to Microsoft Office, faces legal disputes. OnlyOffice alleges severe license violations by the consortium, particularly Nextcloud, concerning source code division.

April 1, 2026 at 12:26
WinFuture.de
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Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities
Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities

Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities

Tallinn-based Pickmybrain secures €1. 8M pre-Seed funding to scale AI-powered "Digital Brains" for experts....

April 1, 2026 at 12:00
EU-Startups
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EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026
EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026

EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026

EDRi criticizes the EU's deregulation and securitisation agenda for undermining fundamental rights. The network highlights digital rights news impacting Europeans in its latest bi-weekly newsletter.

April 1, 2026 at 10:59
EDRI
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Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply
Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply

Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply

Finnish firm Sensmet secures €1. 5M from EIT RawMaterials to enhance real-time metal monitoring....

April 1, 2026 at 10:41
Tech.eu
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Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation
Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation

Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation

Finnish NeuroTech startup Audicin raises €1. 6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation....

April 1, 2026 at 10:35
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Monzo to exit US market
Monzo to exit US market

Monzo to exit US market

Monzo exits the US market to focus on its core UK and European operations. The UK digital bank, with 15 million customers, recently secured a European banking license.

April 1, 2026 at 09:35
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Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld
Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld

Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld

Greek courts convict four individuals in Predatorgate scandal for unlawful surveillance, sentencing them to 126 years collectively. The verdict challenges spyware vendor impunity and intensifies calls for a ban across the EU.

April 1, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume
Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume

Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume

Berlin-based Credibur supports €2B in debt facility volume, six months post-launch. The AI-driven platform manages credit facilities for European structured credit markets exceeding €1....

April 1, 2026 at 09:30
Tech.eu
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Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project
Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project

Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project

Swiss startup Metafuels secures €1. 92M Dutch grant for Rotterdam e-SAF project....

April 1, 2026 at 07:08
EU-Startups
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Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink
Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink

Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink

TikTok accused of DSA violations, facing potential EU penalties. Delta Airlines opts for Amazon's Project Kuiper over Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi....

April 1, 2026 at 06:15
Heise Online
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