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A startup is a young company that is characterized by two features: It has an innovative business idea and is founded with the aim to grow rapidly.

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What does the EU's AI Act mean for Europe's SMEs?

What does the EU's AI Act mean for Europe's SMEs?

Companies using AI tools will eventually have to comply with the EU's AI Act. Smaller companies face legal uncertainty.
BusinessDecember 6, 2023
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Polish startup helps employers overcome paternal stereotypes

Polish startup helps employers overcome paternal stereotypes

A traditional division of roles is one of the biggest barriers to the career development of Polish women.
BusinessNovember 10, 2023
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Door-to-door: Remote-controlled instead of autonomous

Door-to-door: Remote-controlled instead of autonomous

Autonomous driving is not yet allowed in Germany. But maybe remote control is possible.
Cars and TransportationOctober 16, 202304:43 min
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Ukraine's drone startups work closely with army

Ukraine's drone startups work closely with army

Ukrainian drone startups are helping the military develop and produce crucial weapons for the war.
ConflictsSeptember 27, 202303:37 min
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This AI startup is powered by people with disabilities

This AI startup is powered by people with disabilities

An AI startup in Thailand solves several problems at once by tapping a forgotten labor force.
BusinessSeptember 22, 2023
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India: Skilled workers are making a career at home

India: Skilled workers are making a career at home

Indian professionals are staying in their own country instead of seeking their future abroad.
BusinessSeptember 21, 202305:41 min
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Vulcan, an AI startup in Bangkok, is creating more job opportunities for people with disabilities

Thailand: An AI startup empowering people with disabilities

It is not easy for people with disabilities to land a job in Thailand. One AI startup is determined to change this.
SocietyAugust 25, 202303:45 min
GREENS, a food startup in Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesian startup taps AI to combat food waste

GREENS wants to eliminate food loss and decentralize food production by using technologies like artificial intelligence.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 9, 202303:43 min
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ChatGPT sparks AI investment bonanza

As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence startups, will regulation stop humans from losing control?
TechnologyApril 22, 2023
DW Sendung Made in Germany | Blue Sky

Monitoring air quality from space

Abhilasha Purwar is the founder of a tech startup providing environmental monitoring from space.
BusinessSeptember 21, 202203:21 min
DW Sendung Eco Africa

Solar-powered desalination in Somalia

A company in Somalia has significantly cut the cost of water by using solar energy to run its desalination plant.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 8, 202205:25 min
Crop in Rwanda

Eco-friendly crop dryers in Rwanda

Famers can now rent mobile drying devices for crops instead of turning to the sun or diesel-powered fans.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 14, 202204:15 min