A quick Summer Update!

Hey there,?

I'll keep it short, since you are probably on holidays, or working, but dreaming of holidays. :) Either way, here are some startup-related opportunities and insights that might spark your interest:

?? Startupbootcamp DeepTech & Robotics?accelerator programme is now open for applications! Apply until August 21 for your chance to secure €25K in funding, a €500K+ startup deal kit, expert mentorship, and much more!

?? High on Innovation: Discover 10 European startups lighting up the cannabis scene with innovative products & services.

?? F* Cancer: This week, we dug deep to uncover 10 European startups at the forefront of the fight against cancer. These innovators are developing the next generation of therapies and technologies aimed at defeating one of the world’s most challenging diseases.

??? EU-Startups Podcast:?In episode 81 we catch up with Pablo Pedrejon, Partner at the VC firm Seaya, which?has recently closed Seaya Andromeda, the first Article 9 climate-tech fund based in Southern Europe, at €300 million.

?? This Week in AI Funding:

• Lisbon-based FRVR jus raised €11.6 million to help game developers create faster than ever with the help of AI.
• London-based Cosine secured €2.2 million to deliver autonomous AI software developers.
• Reykjavik-based PLAIO landed €4.3 million to expand its AI planning platform for the pharma industry.

Speaking of AI, next month we'll host a "AI Innovator Spotlight" as a bonus episode of the EU-Startups Podcast. 6 selected EU-funded AI startups will pitch on air and get feedback from VCs. Stay tuned!

Have a nice weekend!

Your EU-Startups Team