ZuriQ is rewriting the rules of quantum computing by letting qubits fly 

Ah, quantum computing… that moonshot technology full of potential, full of promise — and jam-packed with enough jargon to make the average person cry.  Qubits, entanglement, superposition, trapped-ions, Schrödinger’s cat.…

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TECH5 is bringing the ‘Champions League of Technology’ back to Europe

A new season of the “Champions League of Tech” has begun with the return of TECH5 — Europe’s hottest scaleup contest. Over the next five months, TECH5 will showcase the…

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Genomics pioneer steps closer to dementia treatment breakthrough

An Icelandic scaleup has sparked hopes of a breakthrough in dementia treatment after raising €26.5mn for groundbreaking research. Arctic Therapeutics (ATx) attracted the investment after pioneering a new approach to…

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Digital twins of cities to expand under plans from new Dutch startup Scenexus

A startup called Scenexus has unveiled plans to build digital twins of cities around the world. A spin-off from Dutch research organisation TNO, Scenexus launched this week with a new…

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TNW Conference 2025 is reborn — with a new startup mission

TNW Conference will be born again this summer. Over 18 years of unforgettable events, countless future tech stars have used our stage as a springboard to success. We’ve driven vast…

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Synthesia becomes UK’s biggest GenAI company with $2.1B valuation

Synthesia has claimed the crown of Britain’s biggest GenAI company after raising $180mn at a $2.1bn valuation. The London-based business generates lifelike avatars for video content. Enterprises use the software…

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Dutch startup Shift plans to build $250M ‘world wonder’ to inspire climate action

Shift, a social enterprise founded by Dutch tech entrepreneur Don Ritzen, has announced its ambitious plans to construct a massive landmark designed to inspire action on climate change.  Shift aims…

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