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Transportation & Logistics

HII scales ROMULUS USV output with dedicated Gulf Coast supply chain

HII and partner Bayou Metals launch a dedicated aluminium fabrication line, accelerating serial production of AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy.
HII and partner Bayou Metals launch a dedicated aluminium fabrication line, accelerating serial production of AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels for the US Navy.
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AI & ML
Biotech

Thoma Bravo's C$650m Kneat buy targets life sciences compliance tech

The software PE giant's all-cash take-private positions AI-enabled validation as critical infrastructure for regulated industries.
The software PE giant's all-cash take-private positions AI-enabled validation as critical infrastructure for regulated industries.
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AI & ML
Hospitality

SKYX lands Eurofase deal to push smart-ceiling tech into hospitality

SKYX's licensing deal with Eurofase targets hotel and builder segments, pitching plug-and-play smart infrastructure as a renovation cost-cutter.
SKYX's licensing deal with Eurofase targets hotel and builder segments, pitching plug-and-play smart infrastructure as a renovation cost-cutter.
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AI & ML
Quantum

Thea Energy builds fusion digital twin with NVIDIA, Argonne and PPPL

AI surrogate models and a stellarator digital twin signal fusion energy's pivot from pure physics to industrial-scale engineering.
AI surrogate models and a stellarator digital twin signal fusion energy's pivot from pure physics to industrial-scale engineering.
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Property

Xeriant's NexBoard wins Class A fire rating in construction push

NexBoard's ASTM E84 Class A certification clears a key commercial hurdle for Xeriant's recycled-composite panel.
NexBoard's ASTM E84 Class A certification clears a key commercial hurdle for Xeriant's recycled-composite panel.
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Biotech

Xeriant schedules NexBoard fire-certification tests for composite panel

Xeriant's fire-resistant composite panel heads for third-party certification after internal tests surviving 2,000°F flame.
Xeriant's fire-resistant composite panel heads for third-party certification after internal tests surviving 2,000°F flame.
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Hub71 Startups Surpass $2.7 Billion in Funding as Abu Dhabi Gains Moment

Startup revenue reaches $1.5 billion (AED 5.4 billion), reflecting Abu Dhabi's growing appeal for founders, investors and technology companies applications

Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, announced that startups in its community have raised more than $2.7 billion (AED 9.9 billion) in funding and generated $1.5 billion (AED 5.4 billion) in revenue by the end of 2025, marking a new milestone in Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a

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AI & ML
Space
Biotech

3D Systems seeks $40m equity raise to fund additive manufacturing push

The additive manufacturing pioneer taps public markets as demand grows across aerospace, medical, and AI infrastructure sectors.
The additive manufacturing pioneer taps public markets as demand grows across aerospace, medical, and AI infrastructure sectors.
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AI & ML
Fintech

Alpha Modus launches ARIA to bring real-time AI to physical retail

The patent-backed PaaS platform, built on Anthropic's Claude, targets the 80% of consumer spending still happening in physical stores.
The patent-backed PaaS platform, built on Anthropic's Claude, targets the 80% of consumer spending still happening in physical stores.
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Defence

CSG and FNSS launch Karpat medium tank to serve Europe's rearmament

A Slovak-Turkish defence industrial partnership debuts a NATO-compatible medium tank as European rearmament capital accelerates.
A Slovak-Turkish defence industrial partnership debuts a NATO-compatible medium tank as European rearmament capital accelerates.
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AI & ML
Fintech

Trident Digital Tech deploys Ghana tax platform for 530,000 MSMEs

A Singapore-Nasdaq firm's live GRA partnership tests sovereign digital infrastructure as a replicable emerging-market playbook.
A Singapore-Nasdaq firm's live GRA partnership tests sovereign digital infrastructure as a replicable emerging-market playbook.
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Space

Astrolight Wins Lithuania Startup World Cup Qualifier

Lithuania’s Astrolight has won the regional Startup World Cup and will compete in the global finale in San Francisco, showcasing its laser-based space communication techn

Astrolight has won the Lithuanian regional Startup World Cup, advancing to the global finale in San Francisco to compete for a $1M prize.

 

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Energy

X-energy IPO raises $1.1bn to scale SMRs for data centres and industry

The newly listed nuclear firm targets data centres and industrial users as its 144-reactor pipeline attracts Dow, Amazon and Centrica.
The newly listed nuclear firm targets data centres and industrial users as its 144-reactor pipeline attracts Dow, Amazon and Centrica.
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Blockchain

Finance Magnates Africa Summit Rebrands as The Trading Festival Cape Tow

Finance Magnates Africa Summit has rebranded as The Trading Festival Cape Town, South Africa, expanding its focus on education, community, and retail trading.

Following the successful conclusion of the latest Finance Magnates Africa Summit, the organisers have announced that all future editions of the event will be held under a new name: The Trading Festival Cape Town, South Africa.

The rebrand refl

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Blockchain

fmas:26 Concludes Successful Cape Town Edition

fmas:26 concluded in Cape Town, bringing together fintech, trading, payments, and crypto professionals for networking, expert sessions, and business opportunities.

fmas:26 successfully wrapped up another impactful edition, bringing together leading brokers, fintech innovators, affiliates, IBs, traders, investors, payment providers, and technology companies from across Africa and beyond.

Held at the Cape

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Datatech

fmas:26 Opens in Cape Town with Strong First Day

fmas:26 opened in Cape Town, attracting thousands of traders, fintech firms, and industry leaders for exhibitions, panels, and networking.

fmas:26 officially opened its doors today 26th of May, welcoming thousands of industry professionals, traders, fintech innovators, brokers, affiliates, IBs, and service providers for an exciting first day at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

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AI & ML

Microchip's 3.3 kV SiC modules target AI data centre power crunch

New silicon carbide power modules aim to cut grid-to-rack conversion stages, directly addressing the power bottleneck throttling AI token output.
New silicon carbide power modules aim to cut grid-to-rack conversion stages, directly addressing the power bottleneck throttling AI token output.
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AI & ML

ParaZero lands first US Tier-1 defence order for drone-intercept pods

Israeli counter-UAS firm ParaZero secures its first US major-defence order, signalling non-explosive drone interception's entry into mainstream defence procurement.
Israeli counter-UAS firm ParaZero secures its first US major-defence order, signalling non-explosive drone interception's entry into mainstream defence procurement.
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Property
AI & ML
Fintech

Texas NTS deploys multi-agent AI to map every state foreclosure

A Lubbock-built platform now monitors all 254 Texas counties daily, closing a data gap that institutional capital has long tolerated.
A Lubbock-built platform now monitors all 254 Texas counties daily, closing a data gap that institutional capital has long tolerated.
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Blockchain

MoneyGram Launches MGUSD Stablecoin for Global Payments

MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a USD stablecoin built on Stellar to enable faster, low-cost global payments and remittances through its network.

MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin designed to power its global payments network and support low-cost cross-border transfers via blockchain infrastructure.

 

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