It is a common assumption that quantum computing is a long-term bet that may take at least a decade to turn a profit. But that’s not always the case. At TNW Conference…
Month: June 2025
European startup’s space capsule ‘lost’ after reentry
Communication with a privately funded European space capsule was lost Tuesday shortly after the spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere. The capsule launched on a SpaceX rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California…
Danish biotech Cellugy wants to replace microplastics in cosmetics
Danish biotech Cellugy has raised €8.1mn in EU funding to accelerate production of a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The grant, awarded under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environmental…
These sensors ‘listen with light’ to guard Europe from subsea sabotage
Dutch tech scaleup Optics11 has launched an underwater monitoring system that uses light waves to “listen” for the presence of foreign objects. Called OptiBarrier, the system can detect enemy submarines, drones, and…
European night train startup promises green, luxury travel at airline prices
Berlin-based startup Nox Mobility emerged this month with ambitious plans for a night train service connecting more than a dozen European cities. The network will feature sleek, private cabins — all for…
‘Space umbrella’ returns first striking images of Earth’s forests
A giant umbrella-like satellite fitted with European tech has revealed its first images of Earth’s surface. The probe, called “Biomass,” was built by a host of aerospace giants and startups for the…
Dutch tech leaders: Europe won’t lead in AI hardware, but can in AI apps
The race to dominate AI infrastructure has left Europe trailing the US — but the continent still has a shot at global leadership in AI apps. That was the verdict of Dutch…
Europe must bet bigger on young founders, tech leaders urge at TNW Conference
Europe must take bigger bets on young founders to build tomorrow’s tech giants, industry leaders urged today. Speaking at TNW Conference, investors and CEOs called for stronger support for entrepreneurial ambition —…
Europe approves first saliva-based contraceptive — no pill required
A saliva-based fertility tracker has received regulatory approval for use as a contraceptive in Europe. Developed by Berlin-based startup Inne, the at-home testing device — called the “Minilab” — tracks daily changes…
Swedish scaleup Flower wins TECH5 — the ‘Champions League of Tech’
Swedish energy tech pioneer Flower has won TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The company clinched the title of Europe’s hottest scaleup after developing a novel way to store energy and stabilise…