Today’s ethical dilemmas are being decided by tech bros. How can they keep their compass straight?

Jul12
by on July 12, 2024 at 8:30 am
Posted In: artificial intelligence


Tech bros are for the first time poised to become pivotal players in highly sensitive sectors: national security, space exploration, and more. Most recently, NATO’s €1B Innovation Fund announced investments in eight startups and VC firms with a focus on emerging military and defense technologies.  As the startup ecosystem has become more sophisticated, it is now starting to disrupt these tightly controlled sectors, which were until recently the domain of governments and legacy institutions. Take these examples: Space is quickly becoming the next battleground for geopolitics — and private companies are now dominating cosmic exploration. Military conflicts are being defined…

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Cultivating giants: How nurturing university spinouts fuels innovation ecosystems

Jul11
by on July 11, 2024 at 12:46 pm
Posted In: artificial intelligence


Innovation thrives at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Universities serve as breeding grounds for startups poised to disrupt industries with their novel ideas and cutting-edge technologies.  Yet, the path from academic breakthroughs to commercial success is laden with challenges, particularly for DeepTech companies with extended development timelines and hefty capital requirements. Here, venture capital emerges as the indispensable catalyst. Venture funds play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academic research and commercialisation. They provide not only the necessary capital but also invaluable mentorship and industry connections, essential for navigating the complexities of bringing transformative technologies to market: …

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PhotonDelta’s new Silicon Valley hub to merge Dutch and US photonic chip expertise

Jul10
by on July 10, 2024 at 3:58 pm
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PhotonDelta, a photonic chip accelerator in the Netherlands, has opened an office in Silicon Valley — marking a milestone moment for the Dutch semiconductor sector. The move is part of PhotonDelta’s goal to create a unified photonic chip industry that leverages the capabilities of both European and US-based companies. Founded in 2018, the organisation has built an integrated photonics ecosystem in the Netherlands, which boasts an end-to-end value chain, from design and manufacturing to packaging and testing. In 2022, it received a €1.1bn investment from the Dutch government to boost the country’s position in the field. Photonic chips use light…

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Ariane 6 has lift off! Historic rocket launches Europe back into space

Jul09
by on July 9, 2024 at 7:21 pm
Posted In: Insider


Finally, Europe has regained independent access to space. The continent reestablished a sovereign launch capacity on Tuesday with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6 rocket. Built to take satellites into orbit, Ariane 6 lifted off from the European Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time (21:00 CEST). The rocket is now soaring into the cosmos with a payload of satellites and experiments. Once the cargo is dropped off, Ariane 6’s upper stage will burn up to reduce space trash. The demonstration mission aims to prove the launcher’s capabilities. It alsos close a dismal chapter for the European Space Agency…

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Europe’s Ariane 6 ready for launch: Here’s how the rocket will reach orbit

Jul08
by on July 8, 2024 at 12:32 pm
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Europe is set to regain independent access to space tomorrow, July 9, when the long-awaited Ariane 6 rocket lifts off for the first time. The heavy-lift satellite launcher — commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA) and made by ArianeGroup — was supposed to replace its predecessor, Ariane 5, right after its retirement a year ago. But a series of delays in developing Ariane 6, problems with the Vega-C small-lift launcher, and the loss of access to Russia’s Soyuz rockets following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, left Europe with no launch system of its own. As a result, for the…

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