Finnish AI Defense Startup NestAI Secures €100m to Build Europe’s Own Military AI Models

NestAI, a Finnish AI defense startup, has launched its first military AI models and secured €100m in funding led by Nokia and Tesi. The company aims to reduce Europe’s dependence on foreign defense tech by providing autonomous drone systems and battlefield orchestration tools. It partners with AMD, Finland’s LUMI supercomputer, and quantum startup Qutwo to optimize AI for edge computing.

Romanian Startup Symbiote BCI Brings Brain-Computer Interface Tech to Automotive Safety and Defense

Symbiote BCI, a Romanian startup founded by 24-year-old Mihai Simedrea, develops non-invasive neurotechnology to monitor brain activity for applications in automotive safety (e.g., detecting driver fatigue) and defense (e.g., drone operator training). The team uses dry electrodes and 3D-printed headsets, sourcing components from the US and manufacturing in China. The startup is self-funded and operates alongside founders’ full-time corporate jobs.