Marco Bianchi 
ProfesorCBD, through its subsidiary Cannabioteacher, has raised 207,000 euros to develop Spain’s first medical cannabis administration device. The funding will support the creation of a medical device designed for medicinal cannabis delivery.
Archimede, a Sicilian deeptech startup, raised 1.5 million euros in a seed round led by Primo Capital. The company develops ArchMesh, a modular off-grid infrastructure management solution integrating predictive energy management, satellite connectivity, and low-code software. Funds will support scaling and international expansion.
Spanish cleantech company H2SITE, specializing in hydrogen production and separation technologies, has expanded its Series B funding round to over 42 million euros after securing an additional 6 million euros from EIC Fund and a new private investor.
Techtail, a Spanish startup, opened its first autonomous AI-powered store in Italy at BolognaFiere. The store uses weight sensors, ceiling cameras, and AI to operate without staff, allowing customers to pay via credit card with an automated billing system. The technology has already been deployed in 10 stores in Spain.
Neuroelectrics, a neurotechnology company co-founded by Ana Maiques, was recognized for its work in brain research, neurological disease diagnosis, and non-pharmacological therapies through brain stimulation. The company aims to position Spanish neurotechnology among the world’s most advanced.
SegurosIA, a Malaga-based insurtech startup, secured 150,000 euros from Eoniq.fund to advance its AI-driven solutions for the insurance industry.
Emerce announced ‘Update GEO’, an event addressing how AI chatbots and agents are transforming search behavior, requiring new approaches to content optimization and visibility in AI-generated answers. The event combines keynotes and workshops for 100 attendees.
Atheni AI, a UK startup co-founded by Louise Ballard and Mackenzie Howe, focuses on enabling effective AI adoption in organizations. The company provides coaching and training to help employees use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot strategically, addressing low adoption rates and fragmented AI usage. After securing £350,000 in funding, Atheni aims to scale its platform that combines personalized AI coaching with analytics to drive behavioral change in workplaces.
Thalia Therapeutics, a UK-based biotech company, raised €3.1 million and acquired Sanmirna Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage biotech, to advance its RNA therapeutics pipeline in oncology and cardiovascular disease. The acquisition includes miRisten, a clinical-stage microRNA therapeutic for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
Project Enki and Vattenfall, with partner ABB, are investigating offshore data centers connected to wind farms to operate on renewable energy. The initiative aims to address growing demand for computing power while reducing grid strain and utilizing seawater cooling.