Spring is the season of growth, and this month our ecosystem is blooming with new launches, investments, and fresh perspectives. We’re backing a new defense tech media platform, opening the doors to Labs Galaxy, and hosting our first community meetup.
From cybersecurity to Parisian deep tech — and from AI breakthroughs to record R&D funding — we’ve rounded up what’s blooming across Europe’s innovation scene. Let’s dig in.
Meetup for Sigma Software innovators
On April 10, all Sigma Software specialists are invited to an open online meetup on how bold tech products are born. Join founders and leaders from INPUT SOFT, Buntar Aerospace, and Deus Robotics to explore real stories of innovation, risks, and breakthrough moments.
Welcome Defender Media to our ecosystem
We’re proud to support the launch of Defender Media, a new bilingual platform covering the business of Ukraine’s defense tech. With $50 M+ invested in defense startups last year, which is expected to double in 2025, the need for global visibility of our defense ideas has never been stronger.
Labs Galaxy is live — a space where ideas take off
We launched Labs Galaxy, an innovation community where product thinking meets business mindset. Innovation community is envisaged as a place to foster an innovative mindset, provide inspiration, and share tech trends. It is a safe space to exchange and discuss ideas as well as a talent pool to find support in building products.
OpenAI’s first Cybersecurity investment
Adaptive Security just raised $43M to help companies detect AI-powered attacks. The deal is backed by OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz — a strong signal that AI-driven social engineering is now top of mind.
Why Paris is Europe’s new innovation hotspot
With over 25,000 startups and unicorns like Mistral AI ($1.1B raised), Paris is emerging as Europe’s deep tech capital. What’s behind the surge? Talent, research, and smart public policy.
Record-breaking R&D funding in the UK
The UK just announced a £13.9B investment in R&D, backing projects from climate tech to healthcare. That includes breakthroughs in early dementia diagnosis and building the world’s most advanced wind testing facility.
Until next time…
As trees bud and ideas blossom, it’s the perfect time to plant seeds for the future. Whether you’re launching, learning, or just looking for inspiration — we hope this digest gives you a spark. Here’s to a season of bold moves, bright minds, and big breakthroughs.
