• Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU

    Report: The Netherlands is the leading startup ecosystem in the EU
    The Netherlands is the number one startup ecosystem in the EU, surpassing both Paris and Berlin. That’s according to the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome, which also ranked the Netherlands as the top 14th ecosystem in the world. According to the report, the country has reached a $96bn ecosystem value between H2 2021 and 2023 — well above the global average of $29.4bn. During the same period, the Netherlands saw the birth of six unicorns, including Mambu
  • EU launches AI-powered ‘digital twin’ of the Earth

    EU launches AI-powered ‘digital twin’ of the Earth
    The European Commission today launched the first version of Destination Earth (DestinE), an AI-powered simulator that looks to improve the accuracy of climate predictions.  The first version of DestinE includes two models: one for extreme weather events and another for climate change adaptation. These models will monitor, simulate, and predict the Earth’s climate in great detail. “DestinE means that we can observe environmental challenges which can help us predict future scenar
  • TNW Conference 2024: Welcome to the electric future of race cars — and road vehicles

    TNW Conference 2024: Welcome to the electric future of race cars — and road vehicles
    As we count down to TNW conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we’re previewing the sessions that we’re most excited about. One of my must-see talks mixes two of my great passions: sports and technology. Bringing them together is António Félix da Costa, a world champion of Formula E — the electric cousin of the petrol-powered Formula 1. Da Costa is driving into the event for two special talks on Friday. First up is a keynote that will give an exclus
  • NATO funds German startup building autonomous war robots

    NATO funds German startup building autonomous war robots
    NATO’s Innovation Fund (NIF) has led a €9mn seed investment into German startup ARX Robotics, which builds unmanned ground robots for the battlefield.   The startup’s war bots look like small tanks — but without guns. The vehicles drive around on treads, and can be fitted with equipment like radar, mine-sweeping devices, or medical stretchers.  ARX sells four different machines. The largest carries military payloads weighing up to 500 kg — including i
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  • 20 Best New Websites, June 2024

    20 Best New Websites, June 2024
    Arranging content in an easily accessible way is the backbone of any user-friendly website. A good website will present that information well while conveying a coherent brand identity. A great site will go one step further to create an emotional response in the user.

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