These 3 fintech trends are key to building an inclusive future


Michael Schlein will be speaking at TNW Valencia 2023 about How fintech innovation can drive inclusive growth. Check out this discussion on the Impact stage on Thursday, March 3oth.   The world has changed so much over the past few years. The global pandemic, the war in

How to pitch your startup: 9 tips from an expert


Ah, the joys of pitching. Your entire masterplan squeezed into a few sentences, a room of powerful strangers with your future in their hands, and mere seconds to impress them. Who doesn’t love a quick dip in a shark tank? Quite a lot of people, unfortunately. L

Dark store clampdowns are the newest headache for rapid grocery delivery


When Barcelona decided to clamp down on dark stores, it opened a new chapter in the story of rapid grocery delivery. In January, the city’s authorities rolled out new restrictions on buildings used by the likes of Glovo and Getir, which had been relentlessly

Nuclear power startups are flourishing in Europe — here’s what they can offer


While the tech downturn rumbles on, investment in nuclear fusion remains strong — in 2021, over €2.7 billion was injected in this field alone. More recently, the UK Space Agency committed £2.9 million to have Rolls-Royce develop a nuclear reactor that could work

These are the new jobs generative AI could create in the future


Search interest in ChatGPT has reached a 2,633% boost in interest since last December, shortly after its launch. For the artificial intelligence and machine learning industry, and for those working in tech as a whole, OpenAI’s chatbot represents a true crossing o

Big Tech gives EU access to thousands of user accounts each year


Most of us share huge amounts of personal information online, and Big Tech companies are in many ways the gatekeepers of this data. But how much do they share with the authorities? And how often do governments request user data?  According to new research b

NATO picks Netherlands for HQ of new €1B innovation fund


The Netherlands has been selected as the headquarters of NATO’s Innovation Fund (NIF) in a decision disclosed on Monday. First announced at the organisation’s 2022 Madrid Summit, the fund will invest €1 billion on behalf of NATO member count

Rolls-Royce secures UK backing to build nuclear reactor on the Moon


Future astronauts living and working on the Moon will require reliable technologies to store and deliver continuous, reliable energy.  But with no wind, no combustible fuels, no water (as far as we know), and two weeks of darkness at a time —the

Spanish startup wants to launch the first private reusable rocket from Western Europe


As Europe ramps up its efforts in launching commercial rockets into space, Elche-based startup PLD Space wants to put Spain on the map. The company plans to launch the first private reusable rocket from Western Europe. Named after a famous b

Top 3 tech trends taking over the travel industry in 2023


2022 proved to be filled with ups and downs for the global tourism sector. At the beginning of the year, the challenge lay in attracting tourists back by providing social distance-friendly amenities and processes. Then, as regulations eased, “rev


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