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Industrial startup Isembard bags €43 million to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors
Industrial startup Isembard bags €43 million to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors

Industrial startup Isembard bags €43 million to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors

Isembard secures €43M to scale software-powered factories for aerospace and energy sectors, planning 25 new sites by 2026. This funding fuels expansion into Germany, France, and Ukraine, boosting industrial automation across Europe.

March 9, 2026 at 16:37
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There are European alternatives to Google Drive if you want your photos in the cloud. Internxt is one of them: it only costs 16 euros a year
There are European alternatives to Google Drive if you want your photos in the cloud. Internxt is one of them: it only costs 16 euros a year

There are European alternatives to Google Drive if you want your photos in the cloud. Internxt is one of them: it only costs 16 euros a year

European cloud storage alternatives challenge US giants. Spanish startup Internxt offers 1TB for just €16 annually, aiming to reduce reliance on American tech services.

March 9, 2026 at 15:15
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NIS2: Why so few companies are registering
NIS2: Why so few companies are registering

NIS2: Why so few companies are registering

Fewer than 10% of eligible German companies registered for NIS2, stalling the EU's cybersecurity directive rollout. Non-compliance risks significant fines for businesses across the bloc.

March 9, 2026 at 15:14
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heise+ | Standards as Law: How Standards are Shaping the AI Act
heise+ | Standards as Law: How Standards are Shaping the AI Act

heise+ | Standards as Law: How Standards are Shaping the AI Act

EU's AI Act links mandatory regulation with standardization, turning technical norms into a legal tool. This approach aims to shape AI development and compliance across the bloc.

March 9, 2026 at 15:00
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Spain is preparing a data center specifically intended to have an AI for war. The surprise: it's in Soria
Spain is preparing a data center specifically intended to have an AI for war. The surprise: it's in Soria

Spain is preparing a data center specifically intended to have an AI for war. The surprise: it's in Soria

Spain launches Numant-IA, a new data center in Soria dedicated to artificial intelligence for defense. The project integrates advanced computing and algorithms, marking a significant step in Spain's technological military capabilities.

March 9, 2026 at 14:31
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ILS secures seed funding to expand ProVision legal workflow platform
ILS secures seed funding to expand ProVision legal workflow platform

ILS secures seed funding to expand ProVision legal workflow platform

UK legal tech firm ILS secures over $3M seed funding to automate investment fund workflows. ProVision platform uses AI and GDPR compliance to streamline legal processes, already managing 5,000+ side letters.

March 9, 2026 at 14:00
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Saltz raises €20M to build global chef-supplier marketplace
Saltz raises €20M to build global chef-supplier marketplace

Saltz raises €20M to build global chef-supplier marketplace

Saltz secures €20M to digitize Europe's fragmented food supply chain. The B2B marketplace connects chefs directly with suppliers, streamlining orders and payments across 20 countries.

March 9, 2026 at 13:50
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Berlin: Resistance against the erosion of freedom of information and data protection rollback
Berlin: Resistance against the erosion of freedom of information and data protection rollback

Berlin: Resistance against the erosion of freedom of information and data protection rollback

Berlin's data protection officer blasts proposed changes to transparency and data protection laws. The watchdog argues the planned amendments ignore European regulations and reduce, rather than increase, public access to information.

March 9, 2026 at 13:49
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UK manufacturing startup Isembard secures $50M
UK manufacturing startup Isembard secures $50M

UK manufacturing startup Isembard secures $50M

Isembard snaps up $50M to deploy AI-powered manufacturing factories across the UK and Europe. The UK startup's software aims to automate key industrial components, with plans for 25 factories by 2026.

March 9, 2026 at 13:30
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Spain is betting its future in the semiconductor industry on a single card: gallium chips
Spain is betting its future in the semiconductor industry on a single card: gallium chips

Spain is betting its future in the semiconductor industry on a single card: gallium chips

Spain bets on gallium chips as its future in semiconductors, aiming for next-gen photonic semiconductors. This venture could revolutionize telecom, defense, and quantum computing.

March 9, 2026 at 13:27
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Vilnius-based food supply marketplace Saltz raises €20 million Series A, plans 100+ hires as it expands across Europe
Vilnius-based food supply marketplace Saltz raises €20 million Series A, plans 100+ hires as it expands across Europe

Vilnius-based food supply marketplace Saltz raises €20 million Series A, plans 100+ hires as it expands across Europe

Vilnius digital marketplace Saltz secures €20 million Series A for European expansion. The funding fuels investment in cross-border food trade technology and over 100 new hires by 2026.

March 9, 2026 at 12:20
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Nscale secures €1.7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure
Nscale secures €1.7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure

Nscale secures €1.7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure

Nscale secures €1. 7 billion Series C to build global AI compute infrastructure, accelerating development across Europe....

March 9, 2026 at 11:55
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10 promising startups shaping Slovenia’s evolving innovation scene in 2026
10 promising startups shaping Slovenia’s evolving innovation scene in 2026

10 promising startups shaping Slovenia’s evolving innovation scene in 2026

Slovenia's innovation scene is highlighted by Apillon, a Web3 development platform simplifying blockchain for 150,000+ builders. The company offers plug-and-play tools for decentralised apps, having raised €3....

March 9, 2026 at 11:03
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European tech weekly recap: €1B in deals and February's highlights
European tech weekly recap: €1B in deals and February's highlights

European tech weekly recap: €1B in deals and February's highlights

European startups secured over €1 billion in funding last week amid more than 15 M&A and exit deals. This surge highlights continued investor confidence and robust deal-making activity across the continent's tech ecosystem.

March 9, 2026 at 10:00
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3 data sharing standards mandatory for the government
3 data sharing standards mandatory for the government

3 data sharing standards mandatory for the government

Dutch government mandates 3 data-sharing standards to enhance digital services and enable a federated data system. These standards—NL-SBB, CloudEvents, and FSC—will improve how public sector organizations exchange data securely and transparently.

March 9, 2026 at 09:03
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Italy’s AI robotics startup Mirai Robotics raises €3.6 million to build autonomous systems for maritime operations
Italy’s AI robotics startup Mirai Robotics raises €3.6 million to build autonomous systems for maritime operations

Italy’s AI robotics startup Mirai Robotics raises €3.6 million to build autonomous systems for maritime operations

Italy's Mirai Robotics secures €3. 6M for AI robotics transforming maritime operations....

March 9, 2026 at 09:01
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Nextcloud: Code smuggling possible through gap in Flow
Nextcloud: Code smuggling possible through gap in Flow

Nextcloud: Code smuggling possible through gap in Flow

Nextcloud Flow vulnerability allows code injection, risking instance compromise. A critical update is now available to patch this security flaw.

March 9, 2026 at 08:38
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Germany’s Telura exits stealth with €4 million pre-Seed to unlock geothermal energy with electric impulse drilling
Germany’s Telura exits stealth with €4 million pre-Seed to unlock geothermal energy with electric impulse drilling

Germany’s Telura exits stealth with €4 million pre-Seed to unlock geothermal energy with electric impulse drilling

Germany's Telura launches with €4M pre-Seed for electric impulse drilling technology, aiming to accelerate geothermal energy access. The startup's innovation targets Europe's growing energy gap driven by AI and electrification demands.

March 9, 2026 at 08:00
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Impending BSI alert: 18,500 companies now risk high fines
Impending BSI alert: 18,500 companies now risk high fines

Impending BSI alert: 18,500 companies now risk high fines

Germany's NIS2 registration deadline passed with 18,500 companies missing the mark, risking substantial fines. This oversight prompts political debate over potential errors in the cybersecurity directive's rollout.

March 7, 2026 at 20:15
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Proton: FBI user identification shakes Swiss data protection
Proton: FBI user identification shakes Swiss data protection

Proton: FBI user identification shakes Swiss data protection

FBI gains access to anonymized Proton account payment data via legal aid, challenging Swiss data protection. Proton emphasizes adherence to strict Swiss legal frameworks.

March 7, 2026 at 17:32
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