Mycoverse, an agritech spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), has raised €2.4 million in pre-seed funding to develop fungal-based biological crop protection solutions, initially targeting potato late blight.
Milan-based Qura, an AI-powered full-stack health platform, has closed a €1.5 million pre-seed round to expand its integrated care pathway, combining blood testing, AI-driven analysis, and physician consultations.
A product developed by a Finnish teacher is gaining traction in the US market, leveraging Finland's positive reputation and the strong purchasing power of American customers.
The Female Innovation Index 2026 reveals that female-founded startups in Europe are increasingly adopting AI, capturing 22% of venture capital and showing stronger progression in funding rounds.
Open Cosmos, a UK-based spacetech startup, is planning a European alternative to Starlink called ConnectedCosmos, aiming to build up to 200 satellites per year to provide sovereign communication channels.