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[ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | FUNDING & DEALS]  Top 10 deals in AI: the #artificialintelligence craze will not settle down: 4 of the top six funding rounds to U.S. #startups last week were directly related to AI and the use of the new technology. Biotech, 3D printing and construction tech startups also raised large sums - with Crystian M. and Leticia Matias: https://lnkd.in/dp8__49R

🚀 Transform Your Ideas into Reality: The Power of Fab Labs in the Startup Ecosystem In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the entrepreneurial spirit is more alive than ever. With countless innovative ideas floating around, the key to success lies in transforming these concepts into tangible products. This is where Fab Labs come into play. 🔧 What is a Fab Lab? A Fab Lab (Fabrication Laboratory) is a creative hub equipped with advanced tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. These facilities empower entrepreneurs, makers, and innovators to build prototypes quickly and cost-effectively. 💡 Why Fab Labs are Essential for Startups: Prototyping Made Easy: Turning an idea into a physical product can be a daunting task. Fab Labs simplify this process, allowing you to experiment, iterate, and refine your prototypes until they are market-ready. Cost-Effective Innovation: Access to high-tech equipment can be expensive. Fab Labs provide these resources at a fraction of the cost, making it accessible for startups with limited budgets. Collaborative Environment: Fab Labs are community spaces that foster collaboration. Working alongside other innovators can spark new ideas and create opportunities for partnerships. Skill Development: Using the cutting-edge technology in Fab Labs helps entrepreneurs gain valuable skills, from digital design to advanced manufacturing techniques. 🌱 Real-World Impact: Successful startups often begin their journey in Fab Labs. 🔮 The Future of Innovation: As the startup ecosystem continues to grow, the role of Fab Labs will become even more critical. They are the breeding grounds for the next big innovations, turning visionary ideas into reality and driving the tech world forward. Karkhana STPI - Software Technology Parks of India Siddharth Bhatter Nandan Singh Atal Innovation Mission Official Fab City Foundation The Fab Foundation Kate Armstrong #Innovation #Startups #FabLab #Prototyping #Entrepreneurship #TechRevolution

🚗💻 Did you know Poland is carving out its place as a hub for innovation in Automotive and Information Technology Startups? 🔍 In our latest article, we take a close look at this fascinating landscape, highlighting the groundbreaking work of thriving Polish startups such as Createc (https://lnkd.in/eXcEuqmy). Founded by Maciej Nowosielski and Michal Kwiatkowski, Createc operates in the realm of high technology, defying boundaries and innovating in aeronautics, the automobile industry, metal and plastic processing, measurement systems, 3D printing, and more!🚀 Read how they are leveraging academic insights, forming interdisciplinary teams, and driving Poland's startup scene into new heights of technological advancement. Get the full scoop here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXcEuqmy #EUStartups #Autotech #IT #Innovation #Createc #PolishStartups #Entrepreneurship Remember to like, comment, and share to keep these amazing stories of entrepreneurship alive and thriving. 👇💡🌍

🎉🔥Hot off the press at EU Startup News! Check out our latest expose on Italy's thriving startup ecosystem - where 3D technology is leading the charge and revolutionizing a variety of industries! Discover here: https://lnkd.in/eGiEDtN7 In this article, we delve into the successes and innovations of different startups such as: - neuno - MOAB - IeSAC - WESCAN Solutions - Novis Games - Labec Design - Protoflash - Animo Devs srl - BeyondShape - Hi-Fiber - Invisible Cities - Tunnelvision Studios - V-Expo - R.D.D. Italia - MATLAB Learn how these startups are shaping the future of 3D technology in Italy today! #3DTech #Italy #Startups #EUStartupNews #Innovation #Technology

5 noteworthy startup-led trends of the 21st century that are transforming industries. This list primarily looks at deep tech sectors, which have grown into household names and multibillion-dollar companies today. 1. Electric vehicles 2. Wearables 3. Virtual and augmented reality devices 4. 3D printing 5. Reusable rockets Deep tech refers to scientific or engineering innovations that disrupt existing industries through years of research, patent application, and other forms of intellectual property. Because of the time and investment needed to bring deep tech solutions to market, many startups require significant and sustained capital to get up and running. Startups raised $342.2 billion in venture capital in 2021 and $70.7 billion in the first quarter of 2022 alone, according to the PitchBook Data Venture Monitor report. Deep tech startups appeal to investors, with a high tolerance for risk, looking for novel engineering solutions that can potentially snowball into new industries. Electric vehicles are changing the way automakers think about car design. Smartwatches are enabling people and their doctors to track their health and fitness. Virtual reality has moved beyond gaming and into the office. 3D printing is changing the manufacturing landscape, and reusable rockets are creating possibilities for business and leisure in outer space. Access Private Market Investing and build a diversified portfolio with streamlined deal flow using Propelx for Investors. Click on the link in the comments to read more about these 5 noteworthy startup trends that are transforming industries. #trend #startup #deeptech #investing

In the spotlight 💡 [9/10] FononTech, a spin-off from TNO at Holst Centre in Eindhoven, is one of the ten winners of the Gerard & Anton Awards 2023. Innovation Origins wrote about the results, growth and challenges of this startup. Devices are becoming more powerful; their components smaller and more complex. For that, how do you still get electronic connections manufactured reliably - and preferably not too expensively? Well, with Impulse Printing. And let that be Fonontech's specialty. A couple of months ago the deep-tech start-up raised €2.3 million in a seed investment round. The young company is using the money to further develop their printed microelectronics technology. CEO Rob Hendriks is optimistic about the market opportunity: "We expect the market for microelectronics assembly to double in the next five years to about €78 billion. We are happy with the confidence of our investors that we will capture a large part of this." Want to know more? Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyNQZR5N #startup #gerardantonawards #brainport

Interesting listen on This Week In Startups about Vital Bio. Interesting to see a company with a similar premise of Theranos but due to Theranos have to be extremely transparent about development in order to build confidence with investors. The use of common commercial technology: 3D printers, DVD disk drives, etc is also particularly interesting. Worth the 53 minute listen https://lnkd.in/eF33kgXt Vital Bio and Vasu Nadella #biotech #diagnostics #startup

Once a week, the #deeptech team at Octopus Ventures will share a topic which we have been thinking about. We want to create #conversation, meet #founders and #experts and share our #excitement! 🤓 And this week we want to discuss a crucial step in every startup’s journey, especially a DeepTech Startup: the Product Market Fit 🌍 Product-market fit refers to a stage in a startup’s development where the startup’s product or service finds alignment with the market needs of its target market. A company can claim they have reached this critical milestone if the market is receptive to their products and services with increased sales, user adoption and general customer satisfaction. This is especially crucial for DeepTech startups as oftentimes, having disruptive technologies does not equate to a successful venture if the market is not receptive to their product/service.  In the ever-evolving landscape of deeptech with new and novel technologies emerging at every turn, it is crucial to find product market fit as it can help various facets of the business like the areas listed below. 🔬 Help validate technology innovation: With deeptech ventures, most of the innovations are novel to the market and the customers. Product market fit helps bridge the gap between the technology and market demands to validate the existence of the venture. 🏗 Minimize wastage of resources: DeepTech startups are oftentimes capital and time-intensive; however, achieving product-market fit early in the startup journey minimizes the capital, time and resources spent. 💸 Attract investors and funding: Investors are drawn to startups that have demonstrated a strong product market fit, as they have proven market traction and a viable business model to back the technology. This helps mitigate some of the commercial risks for investors backing a deeptech venture. 🚀 Iteration and adaptability: Product market fit revolves around testing, collecting feedback, and adapting based on the results to remain responsive to the market. This helps startups to stay agile. In the competitive and rapidly evolving realm of deep tech startups, finding product-market fit is not just a milestone but a determinant in their success. It can act as a compass that helps startups navigate the complexities of technological innovation, customer satisfaction, and investor confidence. If you’re a fellow DeepTech enthusiast looking to get involved or a DeepTech founder working on a novel technology, feel free to drop us a message! Follow the rest of the amazing Octopus DeepTech team to keep up to date with what we're thinking about: Mat Munro, Amy N., Simon King, Maiuran Chandrakumaran, CFA, Flavia Levi, Rubina Singh, Jonathan Durnford-Smith, Owen Metters and Richard Anson.

🛠️ In my latest column for Caffeine Daily I interview David Moodie of Foundry Lab, the Wellington-based advanced manufacturing startup that's using a "microwave on steroids" to revolutionize digital metal casting and make 3D printing look like it moves at a snail's pace by comparison. 🤝 David Moodie's Insights on Market Credibility, Hiring, and Scaling 🧠 1️⃣ Getting in Front of the Market Matters: Foundry Lab understands the importance of gaining trust in a competitive industry. The startup recently created a demo center in Fremont, California - a strategic move to showcase their technology and build credibility with potential customers. Remember, seeing is believing! 2️⃣ The Early Hire That Makes a Difference: Hiring an in-house recruiter from the outset can save precious time and help assemble the right team. It's a crucial step for startups, as recruiting talent with the right skills can be like finding a needle in a haystack. 3️⃣ Smart Scaling Through Outsourcing: Foundry Lab's strategy is to be a pilot manufacturer initially and then outsource production to contract manufacturers. This approach allows them to scale efficiently, reduce shipping complexities, and focus on what they do best – innovation. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gAy_av4X

Discover the exclusive insights into how The Engine successfully captivates, cultivates, and propels 'Tough Tech' startups to unprecedented heights. Big thanks to Hayden McFarlane for sharing such illuminating perspectives in this interview! #theengine #toughtech #biotech #startupaccelerator