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Seraphim Space accelerator announces Mission 13 cohort

Seraphim Space, known as Generation Space in the US, which runs a dedicated accelerator for startups in the global SpaceTech industry, announces the companies participating in Mission 13.

European fintechs expect to see business growth in next 12 months

MHP Group has launched new research revealing a returning sense of optimism among Europe’s fintech leaders after a challenging period for the industry.

Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme Invites Applications from Startups in the Early Childhood Development Sector

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) invited applications for the latest edition of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme in partnership with Techstars.

Norrsken VC second fund at €320M to support the impact entrepreneurs

Norrsken VC, a pioneer in impact investing in Europe, announces the final close of its second fund, supporting entrepreneurs who are tackling the world’s greatest problems.

Pitchdrive raises €40M to fuel entrepreneur-driven early-stage investing

Belgian investor Pitchdrive professionalises early-stage startup investing with entrepreneur-driven expertise and startup support.

x+why celebrates 5 years providing services with sustainable business model

Leading flexible workspace and hospitality specialist x+why is marking its five year anniversary this month, celebrating a remarkable record of sustainable growth.

Keynote speaker announced for 5th EAI TIE conference 2024

European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), one of the largest open ICT societies, has announced its first keynote speaker for the 5th EAI International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education TIE 2024 is Professor Shafi Ahmed.

Application deadline extended for Kickstart’s innovation programme

Kickstart Innovation has extended the application phase for its ninth programme. Every year, Kickstart has attracted some of the world’s best startups providing solutions to the biggest challenges for society.

Eight startups selected for Mega Green Accelerator to advance innovative climate solutions

Today (15th May 2024), PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs and partners announced details of the eight startup companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that have been selected to participate in the Mega Green Accelerator. The selected participants have all submitted an innovative solution focused on either advancing the circular economy, transitioning to clean energy, or mitigating climate change through technologies to improve water use and agricultural processes. Timed to coincide with this year’s GPCA Plastics Conference, themed “Innovating for Sustainable Growth”, the selected startups also presented to industry leaders who are accelerating the development of a circular economy in the region.

Forterro launches cloud ERP solution for SME discrete manufacturers and industrial startups

Forterro, the European provider of ERP software solutions for the industrial mid-market, announced the UK launch of Fortee, its entry-level cloud-based ERP solution.

Glowb Launches App to Boost Savings for UK Homeowners, Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition

Solar startup Glowb partnered with Zoa Technologies to launch an AI-powered app that addressed a significant pain point in the renewable energy sector.

STARTUP OLÉ CELEBRATES ITS MOST SUMMERY EDITION IN MARBELLA, ACCELERATING THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE ECOSYSTEM

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Marbella will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024 at the Andalucía Lab headquarters, with the support of relevant public administrations such as the Department of University, Research and Innovation of Junta de Andalucía and Ayuntamiento de Marbella.

South Summit Madrid 2024 brings together 500 speakers, 121 investment funds and 24 unicorns from all over the world

South Summit Madrid 2024, co-organised by IE University, continues to bring together world leaders and experts from the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem for its 13th edition, which will be held from June 5 to 7 at La Nave in Madrid under the slogan ‘Human by Design’. The main meeting for startups, investors and corporations has announced its content programme in which nearly 500 speakers – 60% of them of international origin – 121 investment funds and 24 unicorns will unravel the keys for innovation and technology to be developed to improve the quality of life of human beings.

Homemove raises $1.5M to build next gen move service

Homemove, a quiet rising star in the proptech industry, has announced the close of a $1.5 million funding round, to reimagine the way people move home.

Malted AI closes £6M to shrink AI models

Malted AI, the Scottish AI firm helping enterprises to build smaller, more focused AI models with greater performance at a fraction of the cost, announced that it has secured £6 million in seed investment, led by Hoxton Ventures and joined by Creator Fund and angel investors.

Purple Dot raises $10M to help brands reduce unsold inventory

Purple Dot, the pioneering e-commerce pre-order and waitlist platform, has announced the closure of a $10 million Series A funding round.

Proofworks unlocks digital transformation in the spirits industry

Proofworks has launched with a proprietary SaaS solution to digitalise the entire spirits supply chain, from production, maturation and bottling, to customer engagement and digital ownership.

Historic Opportunity to Scale Investment in European Tech, Strengthening Sovereignty and Competitiveness

Over the past several months, a group of independent experts collaborated to develop findings, opportunities, and recommendations aimed at enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty.

Zoom’s Workvivo named preferred migration partner after Meta closes Workplace

Workvivo by Zoom has been named Meta’s exclusive preferred migration partner for customers as it phases out Workplace from Meta. Meta is phasing out Workplace, its business version of Facebook, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline product offerings and concentrate on artificial intelligence and Metaverse technologies.

ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge to accelerate innovation in robotics and AI

ABB announced the launch of its 2024 Robotics AI Startup Challenge, a global competition aimed at accelerating the development of AI solutions in robotics.