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Xsensio’s wearable chip that analyses proteins and hormones in real time draws €6 million
Xsensio secures €6M for its wearable chip analysing proteins and hormones in real time. This boosts Europe's €42M wearable biosensing funding surge, offering clinicians vital, previously unavailable, point-of-care data.

Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic and TheStage AI partner to bring privacy-first, cloud-free AI to smart glasses
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic, and TheStage AI launch privacy-first AI for smart glasses, challenging cloud giants. Their tech processes sensitive data locally, promising faster response times and enhanced user privacy.

Groundhawk raises €2M to digitise Europe’s underground infrastructure
Finnish startup Groundhawk secures €2M to digitise underground infrastructure mapping. This AI-powered solution tackles €100B in global damage from inaccurate surveys.

From Mac utilities to AI ecosystem: MacPaw’s next act
Kyiv-based MacPaw pivots to an AI-first organisation, developing AI products like its "Computerbeing" Eney assistant. This strategic shift aims to transform user interaction with Mac devices, leveraging AI to automate tasks and streamline workflows.

AI for 3D Digital Twins in Cultural Heritage: Stakeholder Forum
Brussels hosts AI forum for 3D digital twins in cultural heritage, driving Europe's Apply AI Strategy forward. The event, set for March 23, 2026, aims to integrate advanced AI in preserving historical sites.

Antiverse secures $9.3M Series A for AI antibody platform
UK biotech Antiverse secures $9. 3M Series A for AI antibody platform....

What's New in My Citizen Folder: all the new things you can do after its March 2026 update
Spain's "Mi Carpeta Ciudadana" app adds new mobile services for unemployment benefits and marriage certificates. This update from the Ministry for Digital Transformation expands access to public administration information.

Backed by €113.8 million, Dutch startup RIFT to deliver 340 GWh of industrial heat annually and avoid over 1 million tonnes of CO₂,
Dutch startup RIFT secures €113. 8M for its Iron Fuel Technology to decarbonise industrial heat....

Tricorder Technology: Vodafone uses 5G antennas for object recognition
Vodafone deploys 5G antennas for object detection, transforming mobile networks into precise sensors. This ISAC technology promises advanced capabilities even before 6G emerges.

Romania on the rise: 10 of the most promising startups shaping the country in 2026
Romania's tech scene is booming, with 10 promising startups in AI, blockchain, and SaaS building for global markets. Argonian leads with advanced drone detection and air traffic management solutions.

Bindbridge raises $3.8M for next-generation crop protection
Cambridge-based Bindbridge raises $3. 8M, leveraging AI on its BRIDGE platform to discover molecular glues for next-gen crop protection....

Italian health-tech platform Qura raises €1.5m in pre-seed round
Italian health-tech Qura secures €1. 5m pre-seed funding to help patients with persistent subclinical symptoms....

Qura secures €1.5M to rethink health management in Europe
Milan-based Qura secures €1. 5M for its AI-powered health platform, aiming to improve proactive care across Europe....

Flink lands $100M to advance targeted expansion
Berlin quick commerce firm Flink secures $100M to fuel targeted expansion and refine its profitable operations. The funding enables a focus on high-density areas and further development of its in-house logistics infrastructure.

Denmark’s Mycoverse raises €2.4 million to develop fungal-based biological alternatives to chemical pesticides
Danish startup Mycoverse secures €2. 4M for its AI-driven fungal pesticide alternatives....

AI adoption reshapes female-led innovation in Europe: Female Innovation Index 2026
Female founders in Europe are scaling faster and adopting AI at record rates, with AI-powered startups capturing 22% of VC funding. This trend accelerated innovation, making business building easier for 90% of female founders.

LUMO Labs’ €100 million impact VC fund receives €6 million from Spain’s state-owned investment arm SETT
Spain’s SETT injects €6M into LUMO Labs’ €100M impact fund, accelerating European AI and digital security startups. The investment aims to close early-stage funding gaps across Spain and beyond.

Paris’ baCta raises €7 million to use microorganisms as programmable molecular factories for industrial ingredients
Parisian AI biotech baCta raises €7 million to transform microorganisms into programmable molecular factories. The funding will scale its AI-driven bioproduction of industrial ingredients, offering a sustainable alternative to petrochemical synthesis.

Five Danish startups enter BII’s Venture House 8 cohort with €1.3 million follow-on backing
Danish startups secure €1. 3M follow-on funding from BII for HealthTech, AgriTech, and DeepTech ventures....

The influence of Snapchat's gamification features on youth
Dutch research reveals Snapchat's gamification features pressure youth, increasing screen time. Policy advisors are using these findings to push for youth control over social media attention and content.
