Launch

Kore.ai Launches Artemis AI Agent Platform to Compete with Enterprise Giants

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Kore.ai launched Artemis, a comprehensive AI agent platform designed to compete with Microsoft, Salesforce, Google, and ServiceNow. The platform introduces Agent Blueprint Language (ABL), a YAML-based standard for defining and governing AI agents, and Arch, an AI system that automates agent design, deployment, and optimization. The Dual-Brain Architecture combines LLM reasoning with deterministic business rules for regulated industries. The company has achieved significant scale with 500 Global 2000 customers, $100M+ ARR, and deployments automating 450 million daily interactions.

Romanian Startup Emotional Gym Launches ‘Emotional Fitness’ Platform as I Love Failure Conference Returns to Bucharest

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Emotional Gym is a new startup founded by Cătălin Meșter, a Romanian entrepreneur previously involved with audiobook platform Voxa. The platform functions as an ’emotional fitness gym’ where users train emotional reactions to fear, shame, anxiety and rejection through repetitive exposure exercises. The platform aims to create authentic spaces where users share real difficulties and lessons learned, contrasting with traditional social media. Meșter is promoting the I Love Failure conference series and community, with the May 2026 event in Bucharest featuring over 150 participants and 6+ speakers.

Romania Launches Swiss-Backed SME Eco-Tech Platform to Finance Green Manufacturing Transformation

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Romania launched the SME Eco-Tech platform on May 21, 2026, a Swiss-funded financing program with a budget of 288.8 million RON (54 million CHF) designed to support green and digital transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. The application period opens May 26, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis, with funding through five partner banks. Minimum project value is 668,100 RON, with at least 40% of eligible expenses dedicated to green or digital investments.

Romanian Tax Authority Launches iBon App to Let Citizens Verify Receipts, Attracts 2,200 Users in First Three Days

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ANAF launched iBon, a free mobile application that allows Romanian citizens to verify if fiscal receipts were issued correctly. The app achieved over 2,200 user registrations within three days of launch, with users performing over 2,000 receipt scans and filing dozens of reports about merchant issues including missing receipts and payment problems.

Łukasiewicz – AI Opens Competence Center in Katowice to Bridge Science and Enterprise

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Łukasiewicz – AI officially opened a new AI Competence Center in Katowice titled ‘Technological Solutions in Artificial Intelligence’. The center aims to serve as a key bridge connecting Polish science, public administration, and enterprises, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized businesses that have previously faced barriers in implementing AI and data analysis-based innovations.

Manutan Launches Sixth Edition of Moov’with Program, Offering Startup Support Beyond Venture Capital

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Manutan Group announced the opening of applications for the sixth edition of its ‘Moov’with’ program, an entrepreneurial support initiative that provides operational and territorial-based accompaniment to startups, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional venture capital models during a slowdown in startup financing.

Dutch Public Transport Operator Qbuzz Launches AI Assistant Quby to Streamline Customer Service

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Qbuzz, one of the first public transport operators in the Netherlands, launched Quby, an AI assistant that provides immediate answers to travelers and supports customer service staff during conversations. The assistant retrieves real-time travel information, supports multiple languages (Dutch, English, German, French, Arabic, Turkish), and intelligently routes complex issues to human agents while automating administrative tasks like transcriptions and summaries.

Swedish Robotics Startup Staer to Host Autonomy Conference in Malmö Next Year

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Staer, a Swedish robotics startup, is organizing Autonomy, a one-day conference on September 14, 2026 in Malmö that brings together researchers, innovators, investors, and industry players in robotics and physical AI. The event is positioned between ECCV 2026 and The Drop conference, creating a convergence of key stakeholders in the Öresund region’s deeptech ecosystem.

Airbnb Expands Beyond Accommodation with AI Travel Features and Multi-Service Platform

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Airbnb announced new functionalities including car rentals, grocery delivery through Instacart partnership, airport transfers via Welcome Pickups, baggage storage through Bounce, boutique hotel integration in 20 cities (including Paris, London, Madrid, Rome, New York), FIFA 2026 World Cup experiences, and AI-powered features for trip planning and customer support in 11 languages.