Research and Development (R&D) stories

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.

Exeter’s digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.

NiCE’s 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

Photonics could be key to cutting Europe’s soaring AI energy demands and emissions as a new report warns current tech cannot meet growth sustainably.

Beatbot launches its AI-powered AquaSense 2 Ultra pool-cleaning robot in Australia, featuring five cleaning modes and advanced AI for effortless pool maintenance.

Subzero Engineering has opened a new manufacturing and R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City to boost data centre solutions and growth across the APAC region.

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.

Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.

OVHcloud launches AI and Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, plus digital twin tools, to boost European businesses' digital autonomy and innovation.

TeknTrash Robotics has opened a new base in Suzhou to expand its humanoid recycling robot operations and blend European engineering with Chinese manufacturing.

HONOR debuts in Australia with flagship Magic V5 foldable phone and 400 Pro, focusing on AI features and a broad device ecosystem.

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

QuantWare, Q-CTRL and Qblox launch QUB, a modular quantum computing platform offering 5 to 41 qubits for enterprise and research flexibility.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.