RAMIS STEEL COMPANY SRL finalized a digitalization project funded by the EU’s PNRR program, receiving 242,757.20 RON in non-repayable funding to modernize operations and adopt digital technologies.
Swiss biotech startup ALP Bio has secured €161,000 from Venture Kick to develop a platform combining human immune tissue models and AI to predict immune-related risks in biologic drug development, improving safety and success rates.
The article discusses two competing approaches in physical AI: data-driven methods and architecture-first strategies. FieldAI, a European startup, is spotlighted for its architecture-first model, which emphasizes real-world deployment, uncertainty quantification, and operational intelligence. This approach contrasts with data-first methods used by companies like Physical Intelligence and Generalist, and is positioned as more resilient for complex, safety-critical environments.
Belgian startup Visiblie, which helps businesses improve visibility in AI-powered search, raised €500,000 in convertible loan funding led by Seeder Fund and BeAngels. The platform uses industry-specific AI datasets to tailor visibility strategies for regulated sectors like finance and insurance. Funds will support SME market growth and international expansion, with plans for a future US-focused seed round.
Poppins, a video game designed to assist children with dyslexia, has received official approval for reimbursement as a therapeutic tool.
London-based procurement software company Omnea has launched the Omnea Future Founders Fund with European angel fund Firedrop. The initiative offers employees with at least five years of tenure $250,000 in seed funding to launch their own ventures, along with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Epitome Therapeutics, an Austrian BioTech startup focused on precision epigenome editing, secured €4 million in pre-seed funding led by XISTA Science Ventures and Caesar Ventures. The funding includes €2 million in equity and €2 million in non-dilutive grants. The company aims to develop its CADENCE platform for programmable gene expression and advance its first drug candidate.
Baker, an AI-operated performance marketing agency, secured 525,000€ in funding led by Draper B1, with participation from Angels (Marina de Empresas) and Itnig.
Swiss engineering startup Subatron has secured €162,000 from Venture Kick to develop a new underwater communication platform. The technology aims to improve real-time data transmission for underwater vehicles, divers, and monitoring systems by addressing limitations of conventional wireless systems. Funds will support market entry in Switzerland and Europe.
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.