The EU risks falling short of its ambition to become a global superpower in EV battery production, a report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) warns. Although the union’s industrial policy…
Month: June 2023
Intel, Germany strike record €30B deal for chip mega-factory
Intel and the German government have struck a deal on how to split the bill for a massive chip factory in Magdeburg, marking the end of a months-long funding dispute. The US…
Crystals, jets and magnets — is this how to make cooling greener?
In a world scorched by climate change, cooling technology is far from a luxury. It saves lives, keeps food fresh and ensures comfort at home or in the office. Ten new air…
This ‘factory in a box’ promises affordable EV production anywhere in the world
Helixx has a unique vision of urban mobility. The British startup has engineered a range of affordable electric vehicles. The company also designed a manufacturing system for the EVs. But Helixx doesn’t…
Intel to build €4.6B Poland chip factory in its latest EU mega-investment
Intel has announced plans to build a €4.6bn semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Poland, as the EU looks to ramp up production of the chips — critical components in everything from…
UK’s ‘early access’ to OpenAI and DeepMind models is a double-edged sword
Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic will grant the UK government “early or priority access” to their models for research and safety purposes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed during his speech at London…
TNW Conference 2023 is a wrap! Here are some of the highlights
TNW Conference 2023 is a wrap! And what a couple of days it has been; a whirlwind of phenomenal insights, extraordinary events and connections across the entire tech ecosystem. We have talked…
5 out-of-the-box sustainability ideas: From gelatinised marine waste to seaweed straws
A new generation of talented and sustainability-focused tech entrepreneurs are already dreaming up innovative ideas to shift our daily habits and tackle climate change. Over the past five years, the Battle of…
5 out-of-the-box sustainability ideas: From gelatinized marine waste to seaweed straws
A new generation of talented and sustainability-focused tech entrepreneurs are already dreaming up innovative ideas to shift our daily habits and tackle climate change. Over the past five years, the Battle of…
Startup Genome: 2022 was tough — but a recession is a great time to invest in tech
The tech sector is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown, but analysts see immense opportunities for startups that survive the downturn. Across the world, VC funding in 2022 plummeted by 35% from the previous…