Good news from around Europe
Call 5: 25 applications received! We received 25 applications for the second phase of the call for Thematic Strategic Territorial Projects, open from January 14 to February 28, 2025. The total Interreg fund allocated for this call is approximately €35 million. The Joint Secretariat will now begin assessing the applications.
Wingcopter expands its capabilities as it scales from medical cargo deliveries to surveying missions While people-carrying eVTOLs are facing challenging times reaching commercialisation, another kind of eVTOLs, specifically cargo-carrying eVTOL drones, have gained commercial traction. German company Wingcopter has developed fixed-wing eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones, which are deployed
Innovation in action: Ireland’s tech ecosystem In 2024, tech companies in Ireland raised up to €400 million, with security companies leading the way (€101.3 million), followed by fintech (€75.1 million) and travel companies (€61.1 million). Ireland’s tech ecosystem is renowned for its strong international connections, housing the European headquarters of
Cambridge and Oxford race to be the UK’s quantum powerhouse Every year on the Thames, near Putney Bridge in southwest London, two rowing teams prepare for a six-kilometre race along the river. The two crews represent Oxford and Cambridge universities and the race is shown live on UK TV. In
QMill’s quantum algorithms soon to outperform supercomputers, backed by new investment from Peter Sarlin Quantum computing has long promised to transform industries by solving complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers. But with the sector rapidly evolving, we are now starting to appreciate the potential for real-world applications. Finnish
TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space This International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, on March 8th, the global theme is ‘Accelerate Action‘, emphasising the urgency in advancing gender equality. At the current rate of progress, it is projected that full gender parity will not
Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Mar 03 – Mar 07) This article is visible for CLUB members only. If you are already a member but don’t see the content of this article, please login here. If you’re not a CLUB member
From board to reality: Reality Games secures €4.3 million to gamify real-world properties with Monopoly World London-based Reality Games, the gaming studio behind Monopoly World, has successfully closed a €4.3 million Seed round to accelerate the development of its real-world Monopoly experience, powered by big data, AI, and geolocation technology.
PhaseTree raises €3 million to accelerate discovery of sustainable materials Copenhagen-based PhaseTree raises €3 million from Heartcore Capital to transform material discovery for industries worldwide using a unique physics-first, AI-on-top approach. “Our technology gives companies a smarter way to develop sustainable materials without years of trial and error. By combining
Building Europe’s climate tech future: Insights from Inclimo’s GP Fernando Casado As the urgency of climate action grows, Europe has a key opportunity to lead the next phase of climate tech innovation. In this conversation, Fernando Casado Cañeque shares a hopeful vision from the front lines of European venture capital.