Marco Bianchi 
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.
RarEarth, an Italian startup specializing in recycling rare earths from electronic waste, secured a 2.5 million euro grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) and potential equity investment of up to 6 million euros. The funding will support the construction of its first production facility and advance its patented technology for producing high-performance magnets in Europe. The company, founded in 2023, aims to reduce reliance on imported rare earths and promote sustainable manufacturing.
Serbian startup SuperPlane raises €2.28M to develop an open-source, AI-first control plane for event-driven workflows
Prosus launches AI-platform Toqan Claw for entrepreneurs and AI-assistant Zapia for consumers
Chelsea FC is close to signing Marco Palestra from Atalanta with a 5-year contract worth 5 million euros per season and a transfer fee of 55 million euros