Startups and technology

for-european-startups,-the-us-is-still-the-land-of-opportunity

For European startups, the US is still the land of opportunity

Ecosystems, Next Featured, Startups and technology /

With under 2 million people, a landmass that’s half the size of Greece, and a recent history of communist rule, Latvia doesn’t have textbook foundations for building world-leading businesses. But building a world-leading business is exactly what Latvia’s Printful did. In 2021, the on-demand printing startup was valued at over $1 billion, making it the country’s […]

For European startups, the US is still the land of opportunity Leer más »

ai-can-copy-human-social-learning-skills-in-real-time,-deepmind-finds

AI can copy human social learning skills in real time, DeepMind finds

Deep tech, Startups and technology /

Human intelligence heavily depends on acquiring knowledge from other humans — accumulated through time as part of our cultural evolution. This type of social learning, known in literature as cultural transmission, enables us to imitate actions and behaviours in real time. But can AI also develop social learning skills the same way? Imitation learning has

AI can copy human social learning skills in real time, DeepMind finds Leer más »

‘quantum-first’-microscope-could-solve-chip-inspection-roadblock

‘Quantum-first’ microscope could solve chip inspection roadblock

Deep tech, Europe, Startups and technology /

Oh, the wonderful and mind-twisting world of quantum mechanics. However, in order to harness the magic-like potential of bending qubits to one’s will, there is a whole lot of nitty gritty engineering that needs to occur.  The quantum revolution will not happen unless an entire ecosystem comes together, each part reaching the highest potential of

‘Quantum-first’ microscope could solve chip inspection roadblock Leer más »

new-ai-tool-aims-to-democratise-high-res-image-generation

New AI tool aims to democratise high-res image generation

Corporates and innovation, Deep tech, Startups and technology /

In the world of AI image generation, tools like DALL-E and Midjourney are holding the crown — and not simply because of their high-resolution performance. The training of these models requires such substantial investment and resources that it inevitably leads to centralised services and pay-per-use access. A new AI tool developed by the University of

New AI tool aims to democratise high-res image generation Leer más »

mistral-ai-nears-$2b-valuation-—-less-than-12-months-after-founding

Mistral AI nears $2B valuation — less than 12 months after founding

Artificial Intelligence, Deep tech, Europe, Investors and funding, Startups and technology /

European contributions might have been a little late to join the generative AI investment party, but that does not mean they will not end up rivalling some of the earlier North American frontrunners. According to people familiar with the matter, Mistral AI, the French genAI seed-funding sensation, is just about to conclude the raising of

Mistral AI nears $2B valuation — less than 12 months after founding Leer más »

tree-planting-search-engine-ecosia-launches-‘green’-ai-chatbot

Tree-planting search engine Ecosia launches ‘green’ AI chatbot

Artificial Intelligence, Europe, Next Featured, Startups and technology, Sustainability /

With COP28 underway in Dubai making it again glaringly obvious just how little lawmakers are prepared to bend for the sake of future generations of Earthlings, the release of the first “green filter” generative AI search chatbot could not have been more timely.  Berlin-based Ecosia, the world’s largest not-for-profit search engine, hopes the launch of

Tree-planting search engine Ecosia launches ‘green’ AI chatbot Leer más »

this-giant-dome-battery-cuts-co2-emissions-—-by-using-more-co2

This giant dome battery cuts CO2 emissions — by using more CO2

Insider, Next Featured, Startups and technology, Sustainability /

Renewable energies like wind and solar are clean, abundant, and cheap — but notoriously unpredictable. That’s why so much time and money has been pumped into scaling energy storage solutions: we need to keep the lights on even when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun isn’t shining. While lithium-ion batteries have received the bulk

This giant dome battery cuts CO2 emissions — by using more CO2 Leer más »

bluebird-inspired-material-could-boost-battery-life

Bluebird-inspired material could boost battery life

Startups and technology, Sustainability /

The eastern bluebird isn’t simply beautiful to look at. Its feathers also feature a unique structure that could revolutionise sustainable applications such as batteries and water filtration. Specifically, the brilliant blue of the bird’s wings isn’t the result of colour pigmentation. Instead, it’s due to a network of channels with a diameter of a few

Bluebird-inspired material could boost battery life Leer más »

ariane-6-rocket-set-to-restore-europe’s-space-access-next-year

Ariane 6 rocket set to restore Europe’s space access next year

Corporates and innovation, Deep tech, Government and policy, Space, Startups and technology /

The European Space Agency’s Ariane 6 rocket is scheduled for its debut launch in mid-2024, its director Josef Aschbacher announced yesterday. The news follows a successful hot-fire test on November 23 at Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. The term ‘hot-fire’ refers to the fact that the engine is fired with its propellants, producing actual combustion

Ariane 6 rocket set to restore Europe’s space access next year Leer más »

silo-ai-releases-checkpoint-on-mission-to-democratise-llms

Silo AI releases checkpoint on mission to democratise LLMs

Artificial Intelligence, Deep tech, Europe, Startups and technology /

A year has passed since OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT on the world and popularised terms like foundational model, LLM, and GenAI. However, the promised benefits of generative AI technology are still much more likely to be derived by those who speak English, over other languages.  There are over 7,000 languages in the world. Yet, most large

Silo AI releases checkpoint on mission to democratise LLMs Leer más »

tech-is-bringing-ancient-ruins-back-to-life.-here’s-how

Tech is bringing ancient ruins back to life. Here’s how

Deep tech, Ecosystems, Next Featured, Startups and technology /

From bringing ancient ruins to life through augmented reality (AR) to 3D-printing centuries-old artefacts, cultural heritage startups are transforming the landscape of heritage preservation and education. By leveraging technology to foster a deeper connection with our past, this breed of companies help safeguard some of the most defining elements of human history. TNW spoke with

Tech is bringing ancient ruins back to life. Here’s how Leer más »

Scroll al inicio