AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Chips & Sovereignty: Dutch AI chipmaker Euclyd raised $231M/€200M+ in a Series A co-led by Samsung, aiming to challenge Nvidia with inference-focused systems for AI agents. Energy & Industry: Emerson won automation contracts for Europe’s first dedicated greenfield SAF plant in Delfzijl, targeting ~100,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually from 2028. Cybersecurity: The Netherlands joined US/UK warnings about Iranian spyware campaigns using malware such as CHOSEN BRICK to target dissidents and journalists via social engineering. Health Tech: UCL researchers tested an AI tool that can predict which brain areas would brighten on MRI scans, potentially reducing reliance on gadolinium contrast. Research Collaboration: A new global index ranks 1,195 universities by real research collaboration patterns, highlighting who builds knowledge together. Defense Funding: The Dutch government plans over €3B in military aid for Ukraine in 2027, with emphasis on drones and air defense. Transport Safety: World Shipping Council data shows 10.36% of inspected cargo units in 2025 had safety deficiencies, including documentation and cargo securing issues. Culture & Science: The Kroller-Muller Museum in Otterlo displayed 88 Van Gogh paintings together for the first time since 1984, including “The Potato Eaters.”
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