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Your Berlin Business Office USA team
Tech News from Berlin
Innovation Award Berlin Brandenburg 2024: Winners Announced The 2024 award honors AKmira optronics, AudioCure Pharma, Cambrium, LAT Funkanlagen-Service, and WeldNova for groundbreaking innovations in fields like 3D imaging, robotics, and sustainable materials.More Information here
Key Ward Raises $1.05 Million in Funding
Berlin-based Key Ward has received a significant financial boost, securing $1.05 million to enhance its no-code SaaS platform, which enables seamless AI integration for engineering teams across industries. More Information here
Lucid Genomics Secures $1.4M in Pre-Seed Funding
To advance the boundaries of genomic analysis, Lucid Genomics, a Max Planck Institute spin-off, has raised $1.4 million to develop its AI-powered platform for diagnostics and drug discovery. More Information here
Reliant AI Launches with $11.3 Million in Seed Funding
Entering the biopharma industry, Reliant AI is leveraging $11.3 million in seed funding to transform data analytics with its advanced AI-powered platform. More Information here
Caresyntax Secures $180 Million to Enhance Precision Surgery
With $180 million in new funding, Caresyntax is set to expand its AI-powered solutions, aiming to enhance surgical outcomes in over 3,000 operating rooms globally. More Information here
New Global Government Technology Centre Opens in Berlin
Designed to drive global digital transformation, the newly established Global Government Technology Centre in Berlin partners with the World Economic Forum to advance public service innovation. More Information here
Today's Tech Topic
Berlin has emerged as a dynamic and innovative center for digital technology and artificial intelligence in Europe. The city hosts a vibrant startup ecosystem with over 3,000 tech companies and numerous AI research institutions, attracting significant venture capital and international talent. The city's supportive business environment, competitive costs, and rich pool of skilled professionals make it a compelling destination for digital and AI innovation. More Information here
Join us at Tech East in the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC), North Hall, booth #8763, from January 7th – January 10th, 2025. The booth is organized by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology. The Berlin Business Office USA will be on-site too. Make sure to reach out toFranziska Ehrhardt if you are interested in entering the European market via Berlin.
Flashback of the Quarter
Governing Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner visited New York, Los Angeles, and Boston with a high-level business delegation on Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
BBO joined forces with Gray Area and Goethe Institute San Francisco for "Berlin X San Francisco: Creative Tech for Inclusive Communities" during San Francisco Tech Week
