European Investors Pivot To Deep Tech – Part I
A realignment of investor and sovereign interests across Europe has led to an emerging renaissance in deep tech. It is a huge opportunity for entrepreneur science researchers.
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Winter Of Discontent For Antipodean Science Innovators and Investors
The precipitous cancellation of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) this month, alongside the redirection of $800 million in uncommitted funding, has sent a shock wave through their research, science and technology sector.
Kenyan Wildlife Trip Inspires Biotech Startup
Touted as “one to watch” in biotech investor circles, German biopharmaceutical company Kupando is advancing a disruptive dual approach that could both reduce solid tumours and counter infectious diseases.
Mucking Around With Zincovery Zethos
A New Zealand university spinoff venture has a bold vision to extract and recycle critical minerals from industrial waste.
Australia Analyses Ambition – Again
The 2026 Denholm Review — formally titled Ambitious Australia — issues a blunt wake-up call. The nation’s R&D system is too fragmented and risk-averse to sustain future living standards and must transition into a “smart country”.
Samsara Eco Races To Recycle Nylon Fast Fashions
A spinoff company from the Australian National University plans to shake up the garment industry through enzymatic recycling of polyester.
Wellumio Solves Golden Hour Headache
New Zealand deep tech startup Wellumio is developing a portable NMR scanner that delivers quicker patient care and better outcomes.
Bactolife Back To Reality
Copenhagen. A city of contradictions. Where fairy-tale whimsy and comfort foods like ice-cream and pølser converge with a gritty maritime history, or where the cosy warmth of indoor pubs contrasts with showery weather blowing in from adjacent seas. But the Danish capital is now forging a new path as the centre of gravity for European…
CO₂ Removalists Capture Investments Globally
It has been a huge start to the year for Carbonaide CEO Tapio Vehmas. His carbon sequestration venture not only secured a €3.7 million funding round, but also set up its first industrial scale production facility. And if that wasn’t success enough, a block of certified carbon credits from the process were also minted and…