Deep Tech and AI continue to take center stage in Europe

In a previous edition of this newsletter, we discussed how Europe has finally moved into a position to be a future leader in frontier tech.  And efforts are multiplying to support and foster the Deep Tech ecosystem in the region. For example, with L'Observatoire from Bpifrance, the French now have a new tool to support and measure their Deep Tech ecosystem.

The notoriously entrepreneurial Baltic States are also taking a turn into Deep Tech. Iron Wolf Capital, Google Cloud, Walless, and Startup Lithuania are jointly presenting the first edition of the Baltic Deep Tech Report - a exclusive dive into the burgeoning deep tech ecosystem of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania,

But also...

Ecosystem Spotlight: Berlin 🇩🇪

"Berlin is the city where (almost) everything is allowed."  We sat down with Marcia Schranner from Berlin Partner and Maria Gross from German Tech to discuss the local tech ecosystem's singularities, strengths, and future ambitions. 

Quarterly VC investment into startups

based in the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region

In the news 🗞️

• 📊 Glasgow's Tech Ecosystem Platform Shines Spotlight on the City's Tech Triumphs - Herald Scotland
• 💡 Invest Puerto Rico's Platform to Propel the Island's Startup Ecosystem - The Weekly Journal
• 🔋 France's Electric Revolution: Joining the Race for EV Batteries - fDi Intelligence
• 🇯🇵 Japan's Talent Boost: Easing Stock Option Tax Rules to Fuel Startup Success - Nikkei Asia
• 🏙️ Best Cities for Remote Workers: Forbes Unveils Top Picks for a Flexible Future - Forbes Advisor
• 🎪 Leuven SlushD: Belgium Hosts the World's Biggest Startup Festival - tech.eu
• 💼 Alberta Innovates Invests $13.6 Million to Power Up Alberta's Tech Sector - Alberta Innovates
• 📶 South Korea's 5G Pioneering Showcase: Next-Gen Tech on Display - Mobile World Live
• 🌆 Charlotte Consortium's Bid: Aiming for National Tech Hub Recognition - Carolina Journal

Upcoming events & programs 📅

Hey there 👋 

Going to Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne in September?  So do we! We're always happy to meet up, so don't hesitate to reach out. 

🇳🇱 September 12-22, Melbourne, Australia

Hosted in a different rising entrepreneurial city each year, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress is four days of actionable intelligence, collaboration and collective action. 

🇳🇱 September 25, Leusden, Netherlands

The fastest-growing company in the Netherlands will be awarded the ‘Gouden Groeier–award’ together with winners of the Young, Female, and Impact Scalers. Join here. 

🇰🇷 October 5-8, Busan, South Korea

FLY ASIA, held for the first time last year, is an event aiming to attract investment and support for promising Asian startups to expand overseas and exchanges between domestic and overseas startup ecosystems. 

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