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Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector
2 days ago
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startups
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networks
Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.
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Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup
2 days ago
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stripe
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sydney
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san francisco
Australian startup Build Buddy will represent the country at the Startup World Cup finals in San Francisco, vying for a USD $1 million investment prize.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
5 days ago
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cybersecurity
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hyperscale
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engineering
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Mandalay partners with Hatcher+ to drive agrifood innovation
Last week
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Mandalay Venture Partners and Hatcher+ have joined forces to drive agrifood innovation, starting with Cropify's AI tech to boost grain grading accuracy and efficiency.
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Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ
Last week
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startups
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ververica
Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
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LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA’s Alpha Intelligence Fund
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investment
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san francisco
LG Electronics pledges USD $10 million to SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund, targeting AI and deep-tech startup growth and future business innovation.
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Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
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us
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startup ecosystem
New data from Venture Planner reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software companies, and farms as top choices for budding entrepreneurs globally, with the UK leading in startup activity.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.
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Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant
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melbourne
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queensland government
Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.
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How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
Last month
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spending
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investment
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leadership
Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.
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Exclusive: Andiron speaks on it’s movement making approach
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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strategy
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leadership
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ethics
Andiron marks its 10th year of elevating client visibility through disruptive communications, aiding purpose-driven tech firms with unique strategies.
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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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venture capital
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tasmania
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nsw
Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asx
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funding
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crowdfunding
An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.
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Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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llms
Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research’s reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.
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Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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research
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biotech
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startups
Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.
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Siemens enhances NX software with AI, cloud & immersive tools
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Siemens introduces NX X, a game-changing cloud-based engineering solution with new AI, immersive, and electro-mechanical tools, enhancing the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
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DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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fleet management
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ai
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data platform
Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.
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Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.
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New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
The new Labour government’s tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.