Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd. will set up a
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd. will set up a venture capital of up to 3 billion ringgit ($627 million) with two other partners to invest in startups in Southeast Asia.
British Patient Capital, a venture capital investment subsidiary of the UK government-owned British Business Bank, has committed £40.6m to a new cybersecurity fund. The Sheffield-based investor will supply the funds to the Evolution Technology Fund III, the third iteration of Evolution Equity Partner’s enterprise software and cybersecurity fund. Previous investments from Evolution funds included Quantexa, […]
A group of tech companies in the north of England have called for the creation of a Manchester-based digital investment fund to help challenge the “dominance of London and the South East”. Industry body Manchester Digital and several tech firms based in the north or with a significant northern presence – including Auto Trader, BT […]
Semiconductors form the backbone of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to advanced medical devices and innovative military technology. The United States has long been a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, but in recent years, the industry has faced increasing competition from overseas manufacturers. Recognizing the strategic importance of maintaining a strong domestic semiconductor […]
One of the intriguing aspects of the generative AI phenomenon is the vast range of vendors that are offering solutions to leverage the new technology. Companies eager to deploy GenAI face a complex landscape filled with foundation model suppliers, AI platform companies, data management vendors, and model customization tool providers.Read Entire Article
Regional officials have announced a call for project proposals, seeking ideas on how to use $30 million in funding through an expanded state economic development initiative. Continue reading at The Republic News.
Columbus City Council voted 6-0 to table the first reading of an ordinance that would affect a slight increase of one of the city’s tax rates. Continue reading at The Republic News.
Mayor Adams has faced mounting criticism from parents and officials who say his funding cuts are starving popular early childhood education programs. Adams said his administration had restored a half-billion dollars in funding to the education budget. But the department still faces a remaining fiscal cliff of $500 million. [ more › ]
Several organizations are receiving grants geared at teen driver training.
London venture capital funding fell to its lowest level since 2018 during the first quarter of this year, with only $1.7bn in funding raised.
Kids are exposed to artificial intelligence from birth. This is how they may encounter AI in school at different ages and how they can use it safely and constructively.