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The UK government launches a £210 million cyber action plan to bolster digital defenses and protect citizen data across public services. The initiative aims to save up to £45 billion in productivity through digitized services.

A Portuguese innovation is set to revolutionize digestive disease diagnosis across Europe with an AI-powered endoscopic capsule. This tech combines an AI-integrated capsule with advanced diagnostic capabilities.

Brussels plans to ramp up enforcement of the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act in 2026, targeting big tech. This move aims to ensure compliance across digital platforms within the European Union.

Aikido Security, a Belgian startup, simplifies code and cloud security for engineering teams with its AI-powered platform. The system consolidates security checks, automatically detects vulnerabilities, and suggests fixes....

BENTELER Group acquired ioki to build Europe's first integrated autonomous public transport platform, merging software, routing, and operational services. ioki's on-demand software already serves nearly 10 million passengers, promising cost reductions for municipalities.

Milano-based MotorK, an AI-centric SaaS provider for the automotive retail industry, secured an additional €3 million in financing. The funding will strengthen the company's financial position and support general corporate purposes, with offices in eight countries.

A hacker claims to have breached a NordVPN development server, potentially accessing critical company data. However, the VPN provider has denied the intrusion completely.

Baze, a Sicilian startup, simplifies domestic worker hiring with its platform, connecting families with qualified staff. The company, founded in 2023, has secured €100k to streamline the hiring process and aims to modernize traditional employment pathways.

UK-based WholeSum secured £730K in funding to advance its AI-powered qualitative data analysis platform. The platform converts unstructured text data into auditable outputs for sectors like research and healthcare.

The article highlights open-source projects like Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap, emphasizing their commitment to shared information access. These initiatives contrast with today's web, dominated by a few platforms that monetize user data, maintaining the original vision of a free and open internet.

The European Commission is investigating AI-generated videos circulating in Poland that promote leaving the EU and target young voters. These videos are potentially violating the Digital Services Act.

Europe's DeepTech sector faces a crossroads despite generating breakthrough science and a strong talent pipeline. Japan's €33 billion investment signals potential, yet early-stage funding is down 30% since 2021, and the sector seeks true technological sovereignty.

European tech innovation shows resilience as 15 startups achieved unicorn status in 2025 despite a tougher funding environment. These new unicorns span sectors from health and AI to defense and space, demonstrating continued innovation.

Spanish HealthTech startup Pragmatech secured €650k to accelerate the deployment of its AI-powered antibiotic prescribing software, iAST®. The CE-marked software aims to reduce prescribing errors and enhance clinical decision-making.

Belgian-American startup Aidoptation secured €20 million to scale its AI-driven autonomous systems for various sectors. The funding includes investments from SFPIM, John Cockerill Defence, Ethias Ventures, and Belfius Bank & Insurance to expand its EdgeDrive technology.

Octopus Energy's AI utility platform, Kraken, spins out after securing €850M in funding, valuing the business at €7. 3B....

Dutch government organizations must prepare for the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw) with new tools and resources now available on DigitaleOverheid. nl....

NanoXplore, a French chipmaker, secures €20 million to expand into the defense sector and boost Europe’s electronic sovereignty. The funding will allow the company to develop security-focused products and pursue strategic acquisitions, building on its ITAR-free approach.

European fintech anticipates significant shifts in 2026, driven by embedded finance and interoperability. Experts predict next-generation API-based banking and industry collaboration for stablecoins to foster greater adoption.

The Artists Collective launches as the UK's first artist-led investment platform, backing early-stage tech companies. Focused on AI, fintech, and cybersecurity, the platform invests £50,000 to £300,000 in Seed and Series A rounds across Europe.