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At 150sec, we focus on thought-provoking stories around Europe’s emerging startup scenes.
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UK tech funding hit $7.5B in Q1 2026, up 32% YoY, second only to the US globally.

But: 89% of it went to London. $5.1B was late-stage. Early-stage and other locations? Barely there.

More details here 👉 https://t.co/kRqp4EK4yP

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@NttResearch has launched Scale Academy, a new incubator designed to move technologies from the lab to the market, tackling what policymakers call the “valley of death” in innovation.

https://t.co/S3RgSWduZ5

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Companies are pulling back on corporate wellness programs while AI-native startups are moving in to fill the gap.

From posture sensors to mental health agents, a new generation of tools is reshaping how employers think about wellbeing at work.

🔗 https://t.co/Uoq2e522Xu

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The UK’s debate over AI and copyright is heating up.

Earlier this month, the @UKHouseofLords urged stronger safeguards for creative industries, warning that weakening protections could put a £124B sector at risk.

What comes next? Learn more below! https://t.co/chCZbQwZxj

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🇨🇭 Switzerland is using the Winter Olympics to position itself as a global hub for sport tech innovation.

From helmet sensors that prevent brain injuries to real-time performance tools, startups and researchers are working directly with elite athletes.

https://t.co/lpY7aGOysh

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The EU’s “AI Omnibus” could delay stricter rules for high-risk AI systems until '27.

“The most significant proposals are related to delaying the timing for implementation of requirements for high-risk systems,” said Ashley Casovan from IAPP.

More here: https://t.co/MCM3mxj5by

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In January, Europe advanced the EU AI Act while Singapore and South Korea introduced new AI regulations.

Enterprises are now integrating AI into core systems, showing a shift toward maturity and long-term operational use.

More from @TheAIJournal1 👇 https://t.co/7jglDtuzUU

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@imperialcollege spin-out @PolaronAI raised $8M to automate microscopy and accelerate materials development. It analyzes microstructures and enables generative design, helping EV, energy, and manufacturing firms build higher-performance systems faster.

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https://t.co/k03QjNjJ1K

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@imperialcollege spin-out @PolaronAI raised $8M to automate microscopy and accelerate materials development.

It analyzes microstructures & enables generative design, helping EV, energy, and manufacturing firms build higher-performance systems faster.
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https://t.co/k03QjNkgRi

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UK tech funding fell 11% in '25 to $15.3B, with deal volume down 35%.

Investors favored late-stage startups ($7.6B) as seed and early-stage funding declined.

Despite this, UK remains the world’s second-largest tech ecosystem after the U.S.

@hackernoon https://t.co/4RATVBPhjP

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Women remain underrepresented in Europe’s tech sector in 2026: just 1 in 3 STEM grads and 1 in 5 ICT specialists are women.

As AI reshapes jobs, communities like Fe+Male Tech Heroes work to boost visibility, mentorship and allyship across the industry.
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https://t.co/am7P3l8Ay7

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With almost 80K criminal cases pending in England and Wales, courts are increasingly using AI for legal research, document management and case handling.

Institutions are calling for clearer rules around accountability, transparency and oversight.

More 👉https://t.co/toqB8PDaJ9

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Canadian Venture Capital firm OMERS Ventures has officially pulled out of Europe after investing four years and over $332 million in the European startup scene.
https://t.co/oNaaihtdXR

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"UK To Invest Up To €59 Billion In Tech Startups" -- via @GBAkriti on @150sec
https://t.co/1dwfhWmwDh

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🚧 Calling all construction startups! Don't miss your chance to apply for @CEMEXVentures #BuildersOfTheFuture competition. Apply before July 2nd!

https://t.co/8O2N4dibSQ

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V-Vision promotes remote treatments and progress monitoring to allow for easier adaptation to the patients’ lifestyles.
https://t.co/AoRjqOEBcq

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The goal is to foster the growth of industrial start-ups that need support and resources to move into the industrialization, market validation, and growth phases.
https://t.co/EdOMuh2JtT

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The selected startups specialize in energy transition, food security and access to water, smart cities, and people and social impact.
https://t.co/cZqIOzroCx

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Launched in 2013, Imaguru quickly became one of the most powerful startup hubs in Eastern Europe.
https://t.co/a3AksmeWlq

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Itiliti Health are seeking to disrupt the administrative tasks associated with insurance company authorizations.
https://t.co/mL3tFlc7Xy