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Noxon closes seed funding round to advance muscle-computer interface technology
Munich medtech Noxon secures seed funding for its muscle-computer interface. The wearable device offers continuous diagnostics and personalized activation, transforming neuromuscular disorder treatment.
Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it
Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.
We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"
Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.
heise+ | Digital Sovereignty on Smartphones: Custom ROMs at a Glance
Custom ROMs offer European users digital sovereignty, locking out Big Tech from smartphones. This empowers individuals to reclaim control over their mobile data and privacy.
New speakers for Tech.eu Summit London, the reality of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem four years on, and IQM to go public
London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....
Appeal by Data Protection Authorities: EU should "completely and definitively" abandon chat control
German data watchdogs urge EU lawmakers to abandon chat surveillance mandates in CSA regulation talks. They warn that mass monitoring and breaking end-to-end encryption imperil all citizens' communication security.
Monzo former CEO TS Anil appointed board vice-chair in boardroom shake-up
Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.
Poland’s new tech wave: 10 of the most promising startups to watch in 2026
Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.
End of bureaucracy in Europe? Companies will be able to register in 48 hours in any Member State
EU launches EU Inc to slash company registration to 48 hours online across member states. This digital initiative aims to boost European competitiveness amid geopolitical challenges.
Police Law Lower Saxony: Constitutional concerns regarding planned surveillance measures
Niedersachsen's police law draft faces constitutional challenges over proposed AI surveillance powers. Experts warn these measures risk violating fundamental rights, potentially falling foul of the EU's AI Act.
London-based Encord raises €50 million to support next phase of physical AI deployment
London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.
Online ID: The eID is dead, long live the eID
Germany's digital ID struggles as PIN resets go offline, hindering adoption. New Sparkassen app services and a citizen communication solution may finally revive the electronic ID's potential.
S/4HANA: Some companies are planning the transition only at the end of 2030
SAP S/4HANA upgrades face delays as companies prioritize cost-efficiency. Many firms now plan their transition only by the end of 2030.
Commentary: Why We Still Buy MS Teams Even Though We Have Nextcloud
German businesses and authorities possess sovereign digital alternatives like Nextcloud, yet fail to adopt them. Decision-makers' lack of courage hinders the crucial shift towards European digital independence.
AI in 2026: The data drought, healthcare opportunities, and space tech
AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.
Digital bank Monzo to nearly double Irish headcount by 2027
Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.
ISPTech secures €5.5M seed to improve in-orbit mobility
German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....
Swiss “Shark Tank” winner storabble acquires Germany’s on-storage to consolidate Europe’s fragmented storage market
Swiss storabble acquires German on-storage to consolidate Europe's fragmented storage market. The deal integrates on-storage's tech platform and logistics systems to build a pan-European storage marketplace.
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1.5 million with EU backing to scale emission-free delivery across Europe
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1. 5 million for emission-free delivery expansion across Europe....
ProtectEU: Brussels' Digital Rearmament Against Terrorism
EU launches ProtectEU initiative, leveraging AI, crypto-tracking, and 3D printing research. This digital upgrade aims to combat evolving terrorist threats shifting to online spaces.