Ladies and gentlemen, the moment has almost arrived: TNW València is next week! In case you’ve been living under a rock (or frequenting another tech site, you traitor), we’re taking our cherished festival…
Month: March 2023
Why a European mobile operating system can’t challenge Android and iOS
Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there’s some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is…
BMW backs German startup to deliver ‘next generation’ of EV motors
BMW has invested in DeepDrive, the German startup behind a new type of “ultra-efficient” motor for electric vehicles. The €15m Series A funding round also saw participation from the likes of UVC…
These 3 fintech trends are key to building an inclusive future
Michael Schlein will be speaking at TNW Valencia 2023 about How fintech innovation can drive inclusive growth. Check out this discussion on the Impact stage on Thursday, March 3oth. The world has…
How to pitch your startup: 9 tips from an expert
Ah, the joys of pitching. Your entire masterplan squeezed into a few sentences, a room of powerful strangers with your future in their hands, and mere seconds to impress them. Who doesn’t love…
Dark store clampdowns are the newest headache for rapid grocery delivery in Europe
When Barcelona decided to clamp down on dark stores, it opened a new chapter in the story of rapid grocery delivery. In January, the city’s authorities rolled out new restrictions on buildings used…
Nuclear power startups are flourishing in Europe — here’s what they can offer
While the tech downturn rumbles on, investment in nuclear fusion remains strong — in 2021, over €2.7 billion was injected in this field alone. More recently, the UK Space Agency committed £2.9…
These are the new jobs generative AI could create in the future
Search interest in ChatGPT has reached a 2,633% boost in interest since last December, shortly after its launch. For the artificial intelligence and machine learning industry, and for those working in tech…
Big Tech gives EU access to thousands of user accounts each year
Most of us share huge amounts of personal information online, and Big Tech companies are in many ways the gatekeepers of this data. But how much do they share with the authorities?…
NATO picks Netherlands for HQ of new €1B innovation fund
The Netherlands has been selected as the headquarters of NATO’s Innovation Fund (NIF) in a decision disclosed on Monday. First announced at the organisation’s 2022 Madrid Summit, the fund will invest €1…