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Yesterday, Tech Tour - one of the core partners in the EIC Scaling Club - unveiled the three companies that were crowned winners of this year's Tech Tour Growth50 award. Close to 100 investors on Tech Tour's Selection Panel first nominated and then voted to compose the long list of 50 deep tech scale-ups. The selected companies were acknowledged for their 'remarkable achievements and prospects for further growth and impact, on the largest number of people, in the least amount of time'. Without further ado: Digital: ------- SiPearl (France) is building the microprocessor that will power exascale supercomputers. It is the world’s first energy-efficient HPC-dedicated microprocessor designed to work with any third-party accelerator (GPU, AI, quantum). Health: ------- DNA Script (France) was created to revolutionise DNA synthesis with enzymes. Their core R&D efforts have produced innovations in enzyme engineering, surface and nucleotide chemistries, and instrumentation. Sustainability: -------------- Carbon Clean (UK) is a global leader in industrial carbon capture solutions helping essential, but hard-to-abate, industries decarbonise. Their solutions significantly reduce the costs and environmental impacts of carbon capture compared to conventional technologies. The winners were announced yesterday in Paris at an event co-hosted with EuroQuity - Bpifrance and in partnership with Bryan, Garnier & Co, Jolt Capital, Silverpeak, Euronext and the EIC Scaling Club.

The Entrepreneur 10 Tech Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade Here's what the next 10 years have in store for the tech world. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, one thing is for sure: Change is constant. As we look ahead to the next 10 years, it is evident that the tech world is poised for rapid and transformative growth. From artificial intelligence (AI) to renewable energy, the technological advancements on the horizon promise to reshape our lives in profound ways.

MUSK’S FOLLOWERS Understand this The Smart Get Smarter THEN WIN When technology innovation cycles shrink, around the Board Table Then advancements have outpaced director's capabilities Survey data reveals that a lack of technology expertise in the boardroom is the major barrier to board's oversight of technology The measure of the quantum of innovation contributed by each Director taken up and applied is the universal barometer of collective acumen A score card of less than five individual contributions is a retrograde warning A Chair’s inferior alert of capability experience or attention deficit The phenomenal Elon, inventor of the Century & envy of every Director on the planet The maestro of ‘convergence’ between and among technologies His many Board Directors’ mood buoyancy is described as fervent & irrepressible His is a Roller Coaster to producing * billions of humanoid robots * space travel to Mars * implantable brain–computer interface implant that monitors stimulates brain activity Self drive Robot taxis and Work humanoids mere Milestones on a hypnotic path to grander vision He is guided by an extraordinary creative extraction of economic value beyond minimal risk Take for example NVIDIA (a Musk direct benefactor) forecast of $260B revenue next year Musk impetus energy is the dynamo behind knowledge workers productivity Global explosion that is forecast to increase four to fivefold over the next five to seven years potentially reaching more than one trillion dollars Start Ups are in “lift-off” activation & affiliated with Tech Corporate leaders that are leveraging robotics technology innovation Consumer opportunities embrace enabling robot personal assistants that can search out data, engage generative learning that identify market gaps problem opportunities recommend plans to successfully launch new products with attractive ROI’s Leveraging off new technology convergences * Precision fermentation * Humanoid robotics automation- productivity building blocks * renewable energy generation storage solutions Platform technologies are the foundational building blocks serving as springboards for a vast array of new products, services, and industries Across every Country every Board Room Inspiring a new breed of entrepreneurship that challenges the future of work & breathed dynamism into decades of serious, dull, and rather old-fashioned cognitively drifted Businesses Technologies, that have catapulted (AI), space exploration, robotics, vertical farming, quantum computing, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), nanotechnology, biotechnology, genomics & generative learning consigning class rooms like cow sheds to Museum relics I’m Doug Marsh JP(Rtd) Life Fellow IMNZ, Fellow IoDNZ (Rtd) To 40 year Chair Director Experience International Diplomat Founding President Business NZ NZ Past President Inst Management  E: marshgovernance@gmail.com #chair’s #managers #ceo #companydirectors #ema #nzinstituteofdirectors #economy

Riding the Wave of Innovation: The Technological Convergence Matrix 🤔 Are you ready to ride the wave of technological revolution? 🌊 How will you leverage the convergence of groundbreaking technologies? 🚀 Can you afford to be left behind as industries transform? In the ever-evolving world of technology, understanding the forces that drive innovation is crucial for staying ahead. ARK Invest's "Big Ideas 2024" introduces the Technological Convergence Matrix, highlighting the synergy between emerging technologies and their combined potential to transform industries and economies. The Technological Convergence Matrix: A Breakdown The matrix illustrates how disruptive technologies interrelate and amplify each other's impact. Five major platforms—Artificial Intelligence, Public Blockchains, Multiomic Sequencing (Biological information from DNA, RNA, and proteins), Energy Storage, and Robotics—are converging to create a historic wave of innovation. Unprecedented Economic Impact 💹 This convergence is set to generate significant economic impact, akin to the transformative effects of the industrial revolutions. Historically, real economic growth has averaged around 3% per year. ARK estimates that this technological wave could accelerate growth to more than 7% annually over the next seven years, increasing the global equity market value from 16% to over 60% by 2030. The chart below is just mind-blowing relative to the explosive growth that lies ahead. If true, what is about to happen is unprecedented. Preparing for the Future 🔮 For business leaders and innovators, understanding this convergence is key. Here are three actionable steps to prepare: 1. Invest in Cross-Disciplinary Expertise 🎓: Build teams integrating knowledge from AI, blockchain, genomics, energy, and robotics to innovate at the intersections of these technologies. 2. Adopt a Long-Term Perspective 📈: Focus on strategic investments to benefit from these converging technologies, including R&D and partnerships. 3. Embrace Flexibility and Adaptability 🌱: Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation to stay ahead of the technological curve. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” - Steve Jobs The Technological Convergence Matrix from ARK Invest's "Big Ideas 2024" highlights a pivotal moment in our technological evolution. By understanding and leveraging the synergy between AI, blockchain, multiomic sequencing, energy storage, and robotics, businesses and individuals can harness this wave of innovation to drive unprecedented growth and transformation. 🌟 Wellfleet Enterprises Inc. Eric Crews Brendan Leonard Jeff Wilhelm Philip Magnuszewski Derek Mohamed, CPWA®, CEPA®, AAMS®, CRPC® Ben Levitan Chris Helin #innovation #leadership #entrepreneurship #whatinspiresme #startup EO Boston Michael Fabbiano Kathleen Gammon Robert Rivadeneira Thank you ARK Investment Management LLC for the awesome graphic.

Generative AI as an Influencer: Generative AI is highlighted as a catalyst for innovation across various technology trends, including robotics and digital trust1. Investment Trends: Despite a 30-40% drop in overall tech investment, certain areas like generative AI, robotics, and climate technology continue to see rising investment. Robotics and Digital Trust: Robotics is evolving to handle more complex tasks, and digital trust is essential for implementing technologies like generative AI. Electrification and Renewables: Growth in electrification and renewable energy technologies is driven by the need for sustainable energy sources and supported by both public and private sector incentives.

𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The age of AI has opened a treasure of opportunities. Startups can now apply a wider variety of technologies to create personalized solutions that tackle complex customer needs, going beyond generic solutions often found in the market. 🌊 4 Waves of Innovation As Deep Tech advancements move from labs to marketplaces & companies form to pursue commercial applications, we see a powerful ecosystem forming, just like with rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines—a collaboration between Moderna, BioNTech/Pfizer, governments, academia & investors. - Wave 1 (19th-Early 20th Century): Breakthroughs like Bessemer process for steel & Haber-Bosch process for ammonia kickstarted modern business innovation. - Wave 2 (Post-WWII): The information revolution birthed large-company R&D, particularly in ICT & pharma. - Wave 3 (Digital Revolution): Silicon Valley & China's rise as tech hubs, led innovation charge. Biotech also boomed. - Wave 4 (Present): Crumbling barriers & increasing power/falling cost of computing are paving the way for a new model. Cloud computing, biofoundries & similar platforms are emerging, making innovation more accessible than ever. At Vietnam, though younger, has its own story. Since 2004, VC has fueled growth. Today, we see founders with global experience building strong core technology platforms, focusing on solving large-scale issues like climate change. 🌐 How Deep Tech Can Contribute to SDGs Climate change, resource depletion & environmental degradation paint a bleak picture. Yet, Deep Tech, like AI, advanced materials & robotics tackling global issues, holds immense potential to accelerate our journey towards a greener, more resilient world. 97% of deep tech ventures contribute to at least 1 or more of the SDGs. 🔑 Key Characteristics of Successful Deep Tech Ventures - Problem Oriented: Focus on solving large & fundamental issues, contribute to SDGs rather than optimizing existing innovations. - Convergence of Technologies: Leverage the power of combining multiple technologies,such as cloud & AI, together with equally disruptive hardware technologies such as quantum & nanotech, paving the way for the next era of innovation & applications that will have an unprecedented economic & societal impact. - Physical Products: Bring power of data & computation to physical world. They develop mainly physical or hybrid products, not just software or marketplace platforms. - Deep Ecosystem: Growth model is based on central positioning within ecosystems (research, governments, investors & companies) rather than growth based solely on massive financing from VC or PE investors. Deep Tech holds the potential to revolutionize our world. Is Vietnam well-positioned to be a leader in this exciting new era? #DeepTech #Tech #Startup #pantherX ___ Let's share your thoughts! Was this helpful? 👍 like & ♻️ repost it to help other entrepreneurs. Follow me Bryan Dzung Ngo for more

Do you invest in #deeptech then join EPFL Innovation Park's Incubator La Forge Demo Day on November 19 for an inspiring afternoon of networking and discovery! 🚀 This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with key players in the ecosystem including investors, founders, and innovators and get a glimpse of some of the investment-ready start-ups. 🕓 Live Pitches: 17:30 - 18:30 🌐 FindeX – Revolutionizing the financial sector with AI-enabled financial and KYC data solutions for fast, resilient decisions. Anna Timonina-Farkas 🧠 Resilient – AI-driven health tech to prevent burnout using biometric and behavioral data for personalized coaching and employer insights. Max Grossenbacher 🏥 DigeHealth – Pioneering a non-invasive, wearable device for continuous gastrointestinal health monitoring. Nour Ghalia Abassi ⚛️ Firefly Fusion – Advancing sustainable energy by demonstrating the practical feasibility of nuclear fusion. Rustem Ospanov 🔬 Juvion Life Sciences – Uncovering novel mechanisms to preserve motor function and mobility as we age. Soumya (Som) Banerjee 🔒 ClairVault – Revolutionizing digital chemical and health data organization with secure, privacy-first solutions. Ilyan Vilensky 🚶 OneGait – Innovating orthopedic wearables to improve gait and mobility for active individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Baptiste Ulrich 🧪 Bioscibex – Developing advanced bioreactors to reduce the cost of biological drugs, with an MVP ready for pilot trials. Chloé Albietz 🚀 PAVE Space SA – Enabling a more operational space environment with in-orbit servicing spacecraft for repairs and refueling. Julie Böhning 🤖 AirCurve Medical – Leveraging robotics and machine vision to automate airway intubation in surgical settings. André Mercanzini 📱 Detox – An iOS app designed to help users combat social media addiction and avoid infinite scrolling. Leo Litrico 📍 Ageospatial – Delivering accessible location intelligence to enhance risk management decisions. Maaz Sheikh ♻️ WasteFlow – Transforming waste into valuable resources using advanced vision technology. Valentin Ibars 🌍 ClimEase SA – A comprehensive carbon management platform tailored for heavy industry, addressing CBAM and EU carbon tax requirements. Nicolas Endress 🔋 GraphEnergyTech – Replacing costly metal electrodes with sustainable carbon electrodes in solar panels to reduce costs and CO2. Thomas P. Baumeler 👓 Hikane – Supporting visually impaired navigation with haptic feedback technology. Antoine Perrin 🩺 Precisia Care SA Care – Disruptive AI/ML platform bringing real-time, data-driven insights to care teams, improving patient safety and care efficiency. Anis GHORBEL More info, register now: https://lnkd.in/e2vnEVRM #Innovation #Investment #venturecapital #businessnangels #Startups #LaForgeDemoDay #EPFLInnovationPark Vaud Economie Science2market Innosuisse Switzerland Innovation Park West EPFL Switzerland Innovation HubSpot

The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit is a major event focusing on deep tech, which means it explores advanced technologies that have the potential to significantly impact different fields. Here's a breakdown of what the summit is all about: - Deep tech: The summit brings together key players in the deep tech ecosystem, including researchers, startups, investors, corporations, and other institutions. The focus is on cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, nanotechnology, and more. - Networking and collaboration: The summit provides a platform for participants to connect, network, and build partnerships to accelerate the development and deployment of deep tech solutions https://lnkd.in/guPBDNfa Why should you attend the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit? Whether you're a startup founder, an investor, a researcher, or simply someone interested in the future, there are many reasons why you should consider attending the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit : - Gain insights into the latest deep tech trends: Discover the cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future and understand their potential impact on different industries. - Showcase your work and find opportunities: Startups have the chance to pitch their ideas to investors, find potential partners, and build their brand. - Learn from inspiring talks and sessions: Attend insightful conferences, panels, and workshops led by renowned experts and thought leaders. - Be part of a global community: Connect with like-minded individuals from around the world who share your passion for innovation and deep tech. - Get inspired and motivated: Leave the summit energized and equipped with new ideas and the drive to contribute to a better future powered by deep tech. #hellotomorrowsummit  #innovationsummit #globalsummit2024 #techinnovations #deeptech #techsolutions #globalcommunity #softwaredevelopmentcompany #sculptsoftprivatelimited #sculptsoft 

Speaking at TED Conferences in Vancouver last week, Venture investor Vinod Khosla gave a talk titled "Vision for 2035-2049". He described a techno-utopian future powered by advances in AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies. But things could go horribly wrong, and that's the topic of my latest blog post, on the dark side of the fast advancements in AI, robotics and other tech trends. - Are we ready for the impact on the economy as AI replaces jobs? - Do we live in a post-truth world where every video should be questioned? - Is AI algorithmic bias creating an injustice for some groups? Learn more on VC Cafe in the 'Dark Side of the Techno Utopian Dream' https://lnkd.in/eJ-HysVY

✨ Dunia Innovations secures $11.5M to accelerate the future of materials 💸 Dunia Innovations, a Berlin-based #deeptech startup specializing in AI-driven #material discovery, has secured $11.5M in a funding round co-led by Elaia and redalpine. The company’s cutting-edge "self-driving lab" combines #AI with automated #robotics to accelerate the discovery of advanced materials, addressing the need for #cleanenergy solutions. By reducing the typical development timeline for new materials, Alexander Hammer, Ahmed S. M. Ismail, Marcus Tze-Kiat Ng and team aim to drive breakthroughs in sustainable technologies such as #greenhydrogen production and #CO2 conversion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8AFPqXb #ai_berlin