Tag: startup
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A Nontechnical Gateway to Quantum Coding: How a Startup Demystifies Quantum Programming
Opening a Door to Quantum Coding for Everyone Quantum computers promise to revolutionize fields from chemistry to climate science, yet the barrier to entry has long kept curious minds and professionals outside the lab from exploring this frontier. A new wave of startups is changing that by providing a nontechnical gateway to quantum coding. These…
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A No-Code Gateway to Quantum Coding: How a Startup Is Demystifying Quantum Computing
Opening the Door to Quantum Coding for Everyone Quantum computers promise leaps in fields from drug discovery to climate modeling. Yet for many potential users, the barrier remains high: you need deep math, physics, and specialized programming languages to experiment with quantum algorithms. A new startup aims to change that by offering a nontechnical gateway…
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ET Startup Awards 2025: Peyush Bansal Says Criticism Isn’t Always Negative Amid Lenskart IPO Valuation Debate
At a Glance: Reframing Criticism in IPO discourse The conversation around Lenskart’s IPO valuation has sparked a broader discussion about how criticism is perceived in the startup and investment world. At the recent ET Startup Awards 2025, Lenskart chief executive Peyush Bansal underscored a simple but important point: not all criticism is adversarial. Some of…
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OpenAI and Jony Ive AI Device Faces Roadblocks in Development
Overview: A New AI Venture Under Scrutiny OpenAI and designer Jony Ive are collaborating on a groundbreaking palm-sized, screenless AI device designed to interpret audio and visual cues from its environment and respond to user requests. The effort, which involves the former iPhone-era designer’s team and OpenAI’s language models, aims to move AI from screens…
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R-nuucell joins EP PerMed to validate cancer therapy
R-nuucell selected by EP PerMed to validate a promising cancer therapy Portuguese biotechnology startup R-nuucell has been chosen to participate in the European Union’s EP PerMed program, a six-month initiative designed to advance precision medicine for cancer and other diseases. The Lisbon-based company was among eight startups selected for the program, which funds innovative projects…
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How a 16-year-old started FlowHardware, transforming Swiss gaming hosting
The spark behind FlowHardware In 2024, a young Swiss resident from Moudon, Valentin Flückiger, found himself bedridden after an accident. While in convalescence, he turned to gaming and began testing various server hosts. He repeatedly encountered the same failings: high latency, lackluster customer support, and costs that seemed disproportionate to the service offered. Rather than…
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Purrmi raises €600k to expand 100% natural cat food in Italy, France and Northern Europe
Purrmi secures €600k to accelerate European expansion Lisbon-based pet nutrition startup Purrmi has announced a €600,000 funding round to scale its 100% natural cat food across additional European markets. The raise positions the company to extend its footprint beyond its native Portugal and Spain into Italy, France and the broader Northern Europe region, where demand…
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Which Swedish tech CEO Is Toughest to Reach? A Reality Check
Introduction A listener recently asked a provocative question: which Swedish tech CEO is the toughest to reach? It’s easy to point to a single name, but the reality behind accessibility in Sweden’s fast-moving tech scene is more nuanced. Public perception often blends visibility, media presence, and a CEO’s chosen channel for engagement. Rather than labeling…
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James Dyson Award 2025: Two Trailblazing Women Redefine Medical Tech
James Dyson Award 2025 shines a light on bold new voices in medical tech The James Dyson Award 2025 spotlight is not only on clever machines and elegant engineering, but also on the people who bring them to life. This year, two young women—both early in their 20s, with no medical degrees and far from…
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MicroFactory’s Revolutionary Robot Factory for Dog Kennels
Introducing MicroFactory: A Leap in Robotic Manufacturing MicroFactory, a pioneering American startup, has recently made headlines by securing $1.5 million in funding to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. Their innovative approach centers on a robotic factory designed specifically for producing dog kennels. This facility features two advanced robotic arms equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The…