News

Daily digest of all European digital development news

Xsensio’s wearable chip that analyses proteins and hormones in real time draws €6 million
Xsensio’s wearable chip that analyses proteins and hormones in real time draws €6 million

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.

March 3, 2026 at 17:41
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic and TheStage AI partner to bring privacy-first, cloud-free AI to smart glasses
Brilliant Labs, Neuphonic and TheStage AI partner to bring privacy-first, cloud-free AI to smart glasses

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.

March 3, 2026 at 16:47
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
Groundhawk raises €2M to digitise Europe’s underground infrastructure
Groundhawk raises €2M to digitise Europe’s underground infrastructure

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.

March 3, 2026 at 16:17
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
From Mac utilities to AI ecosystem: MacPaw’s next act
From Mac utilities to AI ecosystem: MacPaw’s next act

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.

March 3, 2026 at 15:00
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
AI for 3D Digital Twins in Cultural Heritage: Stakeholder Forum
AI for 3D Digital Twins in Cultural Heritage: Stakeholder Forum

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.

March 3, 2026 at 14:01
European Commission Digital Strategy
Read MoreSource
Antiverse secures $9.3M Series A for AI antibody platform
Antiverse secures $9.3M Series A for AI antibody platform

Antiverse secures $9.3M Series A for AI antibody platform

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

March 3, 2026 at 14:00
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
What's New in My Citizen Folder: all the new things you can do after its March 2026 update
What's New in My Citizen Folder: all the new things you can do after its March 2026 update

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.

March 3, 2026 at 13:53
Xataka
Read MoreSource
Backed by €113.8 million, Dutch startup RIFT to deliver 340 GWh of industrial heat annually and avoid over 1 million tonnes of CO₂,
Backed by €113.8 million, Dutch startup RIFT to deliver 340 GWh of industrial heat annually and avoid over 1 million tonnes of CO₂,

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....

March 3, 2026 at 11:50
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
Tricorder Technology: Vodafone uses 5G antennas for object recognition
Tricorder Technology: Vodafone uses 5G antennas for object recognition

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.

March 3, 2026 at 11:47
Heise Online
Read MoreSource
Romania on the rise: 10 of the most promising startups shaping the country in 2026
Romania on the rise: 10 of the most promising startups shaping the country in 2026

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.

March 3, 2026 at 11:00
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
Bindbridge raises $3.8M for next-generation crop protection
Bindbridge raises $3.8M for next-generation crop protection

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....

March 3, 2026 at 11:00
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
Italian health-tech platform Qura raises €1.5m in pre-seed round
Italian health-tech platform Qura raises €1.5m in pre-seed round

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....

March 3, 2026 at 10:31
Silicon Republic
Read MoreSource
Qura secures €1.5M to rethink health management in Europe
Qura secures €1.5M to rethink health management in Europe

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....

March 3, 2026 at 10:00
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
Flink lands $100M to advance targeted expansion
Flink lands $100M to advance targeted expansion

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.

March 3, 2026 at 09:29
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
Denmark’s Mycoverse raises €2.4 million to develop fungal-based biological alternatives to chemical pesticides
Denmark’s Mycoverse raises €2.4 million to develop fungal-based biological alternatives to chemical pesticides

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....

March 3, 2026 at 09:13
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
AI adoption reshapes female-led innovation in Europe: Female Innovation Index 2026
AI adoption reshapes female-led innovation in Europe: Female Innovation Index 2026

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.

March 3, 2026 at 09:00
Tech.eu
Read MoreSource
LUMO Labs’ €100 million impact VC fund receives €6 million from Spain’s state-owned investment arm SETT
LUMO Labs’ €100 million impact VC fund receives €6 million from Spain’s state-owned investment arm SETT

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.

March 3, 2026 at 07:11
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
Paris’ baCta raises €7 million to use microorganisms as programmable molecular factories for industrial ingredients
Paris’ baCta raises €7 million to use microorganisms as programmable molecular factories for industrial ingredients

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.

March 3, 2026 at 24:01
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
Five Danish startups enter BII’s Venture House 8 cohort with €1.3 million follow-on backing
Five Danish startups enter BII’s Venture House 8 cohort with €1.3 million follow-on backing

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....

March 2, 2026 at 17:41
EU-Startups
Read MoreSource
The influence of Snapchat's gamification features on youth
The influence of Snapchat's gamification features on youth

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.

March 2, 2026 at 14:00
Bits of Freedom
Read MoreSource