Gov. Maura Healey touted that her economic development proposal "goes big" on the burgeoning climate tech field with a $1 billion state investment, and said a study to be published later this week will show that it could result in a similarly significant economic return.
Israel's government has launched a new fund to encourage institutional investors to boost investments in high-tech companies, the Israel Innovation Authority said on Sunday. The tech sector is a key driver of Israel's economy, accounting for close to 20% of output, 12% of jobs, more than 50% of exports and 25% of tax income. The high-tech sector is a central and significant pillar of the Israeli economy, and we must ensure diversity in its sources of funding, said Finance Minister Bezalel...
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The company, which advises companies in property and construction, will use the investment to expand across Europe and grow its software business. : Tech consultancy Catalyst scores €3m investment
A new update for Nvidia ChatRTX is available for download today.
China on Friday published measures aimed at promoting overseas investment in the country's technology sector, in a latest bid to attract foreign investors amid signs some are considering shifting away from the world's second-largest economy. China will support overseas institutions to issue yuan bonds in the country, and also encourage tech companies, including foreign-invested ones, to raise money via bond issuance, the commerce ministry said in a statement. The government will also facilitate...
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 […]
AI-powered sustainable real estate analytics firm Infogrid has appointed the co-founder of US climate tech unicorn Arcadia as its new CEO. Kate Henningsen will take over as CEO of London-based Infogrid, which last year closed a £72.4m Series B round. Henningsen launched Arcadia in 2015 and served as the firm’s COO for nine years. During […]
President Joe Biden announced a new infusion of solar energy funding and the establishment of the American Climate Corps.
Best Buy today announced the launch of a new "Envision" app designed for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Envision is designed to allow Best Buy customers to explore different products and see how those products look in their own living spaces. According to Best Buy, the Envision app is meant to help consumers plan their "ultimate home technology setup." 3D models of Best Buy products are included, so users can see them from all angles and get an idea of the space they take up. The app...