In 2026, one of Europeâs most ambitious scientific ventures, Horizon Europe, a seven-year, roughly âŹ93 billion framework dedicated to research and innovation, underwent a quiet but significant transformation. What had once been an open invitation to researchers across the globe now carries a more guarded tenor. In critical areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum [âŠ] This story continues at The Next Web Read more âș
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has enlisted two companies to develop cargo shuttle vehicles for low Earth orbit. ESA awarded the new contracts to the Exploration Company in Germany and Thales Alenia Space in Italy. The services are due to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Once the ISS is retired in 2030, they could also send cargo to the space stationâs successors. ESA even envisions the shuttles... Read more âș
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Chip machine-maker ASML reportedly has the power to remotely disable its equipment in TSMCâs fabs, should China invade Taiwan. TSMC is the biggest client of ASMLâs EUV lithography systems, which use extreme ultraviolet (EUV) wavelengths to manufacture the highest grade of semiconductors. These chips enable a wide range of use cases, from smart tech like phones and car electronics to (most importantly) AI and military applications. EUVs are the most... Read more âș
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Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast â the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In todayâs episode, Linnea and Andrii talk about multilingual LLMs, Raspberry Pi, OpenAI and Scarlett Johansson, AI-written essays, and more. The guest of the show is Peter Garraghan, CEO and co-founder at Mindgard. We... Read more âș
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In todayâs deeply divided world, where a spirit of isolationism and separation seeks to undermine the ideal of community and unity, those of us who understand that purposeful inclusion â rather than performative diversity programmes â is the alchemistâs stone must be clearer. Inclusion is simple, but it is not easy. There is ample evidence to suggest the ROI of investing in D&I. McKinsey & Company reported in 2020 that... Read more âș
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Amid a global race for semiconductor independence, the UK announced today a designated institute that will oversee its ÂŁ1bn strategy on growing its chips sector. At the same time, Belgium-based research hub imec has landed âŹ2.5bn in funding from the EU Chips Act. Dubbed the UK Semiconductor Institute, the independent body will bring together government, universities, and the private sector to support the key focus areas of the national strategy:... Read more âș
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The EUâs AI Act is set to enter force next month after receiving a final rubber-stamp from the European Council. Ministers today endorsed a political deal on the landmark law, billed as the worldâs first comprehensive rules on AI. The law applies a risk-based approach to regulation. The strictest restrictions only apply to âhigh-riskâ systems, from cars to law enforcement tools. Deployments designated âunacceptableâ â such as social credit scoring... Read more âș
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Over the past couple of years, the Gulf states have been putting their oil money to use buying up thousands of the latest AI chips. However, thus far they have been relatively quiet when it comes to investing in quantum technology. That is now starting to change. Yesterday, Massy-based startup Pascal announced it had signed a deal with Saudi Arabian oil group Aramco for the installation of the first quantum... Read more âș
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Over the past couple of years, the Gulf states have been putting their oil money to use buying up thousands of the latest AI chips. However, thus far they have been relatively quiet when it comes to investing in quantum technology. That is now starting to change. Yesterday, Massy-based startup Pasqal announced it had signed a deal with Saudi Arabian oil group Aramco for the installation of the first quantum... Read more âș
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Switzerland-based Limula today announced a raise of $6.8mn (âŹ6.2mn) to further develop its technology, which aims to automate cell therapy manufacturing. Gene and cell therapies have emerged as a promising treatment for life-threatening or difficult-to-manage diseases such as cancer, Parkinsonâs, and Alzheimerâs. Such therapies place healthy genes and cells into the body to repair or replace malfunctioning on damaged ones. But despite their potential benefits, the high cost (up to... Read more âș
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Moving to Amsterdam was eye-opening. Having grown up in the car-centric UK and struggled to cycle in London, it felt as though the Dutch embrace of bikes was innate, something that simply happened due to a quirk of national character. This, of course, proved incorrect. The Netherlandsâ cycle culture didnât spring from nowhere. Instead, its centrality in day-to-day life was created and planned, rather than miraculously appearing from the heavens. Read more âș
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If youâve been to London recently you may have noticed packs of dark green and brown ebikes lining the cityâs streets. They belong to Forest, an aptly named startup that claims to be Londonâs cheapest and most sustainable shared ebike operator.  Itâs success stems from an advertising model unique to the world of micro-mobility. Forestâs competitors in the capital include Lime, Voi, and Tier. All these ebike sharing schemes work... Read more âș
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Friday is here, there is a long weekend ahead in the Netherlands, and itâs time for your weekly round-up of news from the Dutch tech ecosystem. This week saw Booking.com become a DMA âgatekeeper,â a new European Investment Fund (EIF) office opened in Amsterdam, TSMC questioned whether or not ASMLâs new machines might be too expensive, neobank bunq entered the insurance market and there were fresh rounds of funding for... Read more âș
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Youâve probably already seen the dazzling pics of the aurora that flooded social media over the weekend. Lucky onlookers were treated to streaks of green, pink, and purple dancing across the night sky from the UK to New Zealand. đšđŒđčđ¶đčđŹđș đ©đ¶đčđŹđšđłđŹđș đŹđ” đđčđšđ”đȘđŹ â Comme si vous y Ă©tiez en accĂ©lĂ©rĂ© ! Timelapse dâune heure â Mont Saint-Michel â Nuit du 10 au 11 Mai 2024 đđđĄâđđđą đ đđŁđđđ / Tous... Read more âș
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Many noteworthy things happened in the realm of European tech yesterday. However, not all involved the King of Sweden â and quantum. To see the representative of such a traditional office in conjunction with the most out-there groundbreaking tech almost causes a bit of a cognitive dissonance. Nonetheless, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf attended the inauguration of the second House of Quantum building in Delft, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The... Read more âș
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Business execs and politicians gathered at a helicopter base in France yesterday for the first public unveiling of Airbusâ new Racer aircraft. At first glance, Racer looks like a regular helicopter. Look closer, however, and youâll notice it has both wings and two forward-facing rotors. This means it can take-off vertically like a helicopter, and fly fast like a plane â real fast. Racer can reach speeds in excess of... Read more âș
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The modern startup founder will tell you work never stops. What theyâre far less likely to tell you is that stress, anxiety, panic, and feelings of failure never stop either. From worrying about funding and filling skills gaps in an uber-competitive environment, to simply running out of available working time to clear to-do lists â leaders contend with countless unique and interchangeable stresses on a daily basis. Whether itâs a... Read more âș
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The artificial intelligence scene in Great Britain feels a little bit like your weekly tv drama at the moment. Major funding rounds compete for attention with controversial CEO departures and outlandish government campaigns (âUnicorn Kingdomâ and 3D statue holograms, anyone?).  London-based PolyAI today announced it had secured a valuation of $500mn following a successful fund raise for its call centre voice assistant tech. It might not be the sexiest of... Read more âș
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Have you ever been trapped in a bad relationship? Iâm stuck in one right now with Google Chrome. The browserâs good looks can no longer hide the ugliness that lurks inside. Chrome devours my laptopâs memory, sucks away its battery, and harvests my data. All the while, the software expands Googleâs repressive empire. Chrome, you treat me terribly. Why canât I quit you? One reason for my undeserved loyalty is... Read more âș
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) today confirmed plans to launch its European âsovereign cloudâ, aiming to enhance data residency and security across the EU. The city of Bradenburg in Germany will be the first region to host the cloud servers, which are set to power up by the end of 2025. AWS will invest âŹ7.8bn through 2040. According to the tech giant, the European sovereign cloud will have its entire infrastructure... Read more âș
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While Intel is betting big on ASMLâs latest High NA EUV chipmaking machines, Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is considering opting out. Speaking at a conference in Amsterdam on Tuesday, TSMCâs Senior VP Kevin Zhang told reporters that ASMLâs new equipment comes with too hefty a price tag. The Dutch chipmakerâs High NA EUV machines represent the next generation in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, which uses light to draw chip... Read more âș
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