European Union finance ministers met recently to discuss a joint inter-governmental defence fund. The fund will be used by the bloc to purchase its own defence equipment – equipment made available to the E.U.’s member-states in return for a fee.
07.05.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Tess Reed, Founder, All Dressed Up about all natural, delicious dressings, working with a shoestring budget and creating a new kitchen staple superhero.
06.05.2025
In this deep dive into Biscay’s under-the-radar startup ecosystem, author Juan Tomás Hermani is the CEO of Satlantis shares why his company moved its headquarters from Florida to Bilbao — and hasn’t looked back. From generous public funding to green hydrogen infrastructure, Biscay is quietly becoming one of Europe’s most compelling hubs for climate tech and innovation.
05.05.2025
I never consciously chose to live an international lifestyle. There was no single, defining moment where I decided, “Right, I’m a digital nomad now.” It just happened, gradually. I’ve always been drawn to different places, cultures, and languages—always loved learning them. Over time, home stopped being a fixed location. It became wherever I could open my laptop and do what I love.
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Bianca Zwart
02.05.2025
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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David Johnson
02.05.2025
ChangeNOW 2025, held last week at Paris's Grand Palais, marked a pivotal moment in global sustainability efforts, promoting new technologies and new leadership models to accelerate ecological and social transition. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the summit brought together 40,000 participants from 140 countries united by the desire and willingness to make Change.
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David Johnson
01.05.2025
In the competitive landscape of advanced therapeutics, Swedish biotech company Oxcia AB has emerged as a promising innovator with its revolutionary platform approach.
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Noah Khmallah
01.05.2025
Will a more united FinTech ecosystem secure the UK’s global edge? That was the unspoken question weaving through conversations at IFGS 2025. And while there’s no single answer, one thing was clear: the willingness to act, together, will determine the UK’s next chapter.
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Darren Rebeiro
30.04.2025
Yes you read that headline correctly! This is exactly what Professor Chin-Teng Lin Co-Director of the Australian AI Institute at University of Technology Sydney, showcased at TEDAI Vienna conference late last year.
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January Barnes
30.04.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Steve Roest, cofounder and CEO of PocDoc about saving lives, saving billions of pounds for healthcare systems and building a multidisciplinary team of scientists, entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals.
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Steve Roest
29.04.2025
In my time as a former hostage negotiator, psychologist, and leadership professor, I know how even the most bitter conflicts can be resolved. Importantly, the most effective means of doing so is not via force, or other methods of coercion, but instead via conversation, connection, and common ground.
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George Kohlrieser
25.04.2025
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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David Johnson
25.04.2025
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dr Majad Hussain and Yasar Hussain, cofounders of MiQuest about bringing truly personalised skincare to more people.
24.04.2025
By embracing strategic collaborations, science organisations and startups can unlock significant opportunities for innovation and mutual benefit.
24.04.2025
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