This VC-backed network is on a mission to tackle the well-being crises with tech

Last year, NN Group and Rubio Impact Ventures launched the NN Social Innovation Startup Award providing grants and mentoring to startups to tackle mental, physical, and financial well-being challenges with…

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European climate tech funding sunk to five-year low in Q1 — here’s why

Europe’s climate tech startups raised $2.3bn (€2bn) in the first quarter of this year — the lowest total since Q3 2020, according to Dealroom data.  Behind the headline figure lies…

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‘Electrotech’ can cut Europe’s reliance on fossil fuel imports, report finds

Europe can dramatically cut its dependence on imported fossil fuels by adopting electricity-based technologies, according to a new report. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewables could cut global reliance on imported…

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Fusion energy could be ‘decisive building block’ for Europe’s energy security

Highly dependent on imported fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies from foreign powers such as the US, China, and Russia, Europe’s energy security is in a precarious state. One potential…

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LinkedIn’s AI action figure fad is ‘obviously unsustainable,’ warns UK tech mogul

If you’ve been scrolling social media over the past week, you may have noticed miniature action figure versions of friends, family, or colleagues neatly wrapped in a blister pack. These…

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