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Hey there,

Here comes your weekly dose of European startup stories & opportunities:

??Role Models vs. Entrepreneurship:?Do we need European versions of ultra famous?tech entrepreneurs like?Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg? About 350 EU-Startups readers already shared their opinion in our recent?Linkedin Poll.

?? AWS FinTech Accelerator?has opened applications.?Apply now?to get up to $100k for AWS infrastructure, business support, access to the leading VC funds, mentors, and partners from HSBC, Anthemis, Vestbee, Breega, GFC, Mouro Capital, DN Capital, Dawn Capital, Blackfin Capital Partners, and more!

???New VC Funds:?Pan-European?Climentum Capital?just announced a €150 million fund to support innovators accelerating the green transition, and?Unconventional Ventures?has just launched a €30 million fund to invest in diverse and impact driven teams.

? Smart Port Challenge:?Promoting innovation in the maritime sector, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and NUS Enterprise have just launched the?Smart Port Challenge 2022.?Tech startups that are aiming to bring digital transformation to the maritime industry can apply until July 22.

?? Quantum Computing:?Reading-based?Oxford Quantum Circuits?(OQC) just raised €44 million to unlock the potential of quantum computing.?Founded in 2017, OQC will use the fresh capital to scale the company’s quantum systems and its private quantum computing as-a-service offering.

???Travel Startups:?You haven't booked your summer holidays yet? Our contributor Ana Font just introduced you to?10 European travel startups?that make booking a trip a breeze. And if you're excited about travel startups also make sure to check out the?FutureTravel?newsletter!

Have a nice Weekend!

Thomas & Team

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