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Europe’s Market Opportunity for US Medtech Startups

Europe’s Market Opportunity for US Medtech Startups

By Serena Orizi|2026-03-05T14:44:56+01:00March 5th, 2026|General|

There is a huge opportunity for Medtech startups — and it’s in Europe. While the United States remains the engine of global Medtech innovation, Europe is emerging as the next frontier for adoption and scale. For startups and scaleups ready to expand internationally, and for partners able to bridge the gap, the time to act is now. This is the key message emerging from “The Future of Medtech: European and Global Trends in Chronic Diseases”, the new Report developed by Mind the Bridge with the support of Theras.

Australia’s Tech Scaleup Ecosystem on the raise

Australia’s Tech Scaleup Ecosystem on the raise

By Serena Orizi|2025-10-21T11:40:07+02:00October 21st, 2025|General|

Australia’s innovation ecosystem is consolidating its position among the most dynamic globally, with almost 1,600 tech scaleups identified and over $36billion in capital raised, according to the Tech Scaleup Australia 2025 Report presented by Mind the Bridge and ACCIONA at the MTB Scaleup Summit Sydney 2025.

Mining meets AI: $900M market, 74% led by Australia

Mining meets AI: $900M market, 74% led by Australia

By Serena Orizi|2025-10-20T12:23:22+02:00October 20th, 2025|General|

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the mining industry faster than expected. According to the new report “Unlocking the Future of Mining – A Global Survey on AI Adoption and Industry Transformation,” released by Mind the Bridge and BHP, in collaboration with Austmine and Innovación Minera del Perú, nearly 70% of global mining companies are already integrating AI-driven technologies into their operations. Investment in AI for mining is projected to reach $900 million in 2025, with Australia commanding 74% of total global capital in this fast-evolving field.

Venture Capital’s Nervous Breakdown: What’s Really Going On?

Venture Capital’s Nervous Breakdown: What’s Really Going On?

By Serena Orizi|2025-08-21T11:41:03+02:00August 21st, 2025|General|

After years of overinflated valuations, a frozen exit market, and unrealistic growth expectations, the VC industry is facing what many now call a structural reset. The age of easy money is over — and only AI seems to be defying the downturn, according to Alberto Onetti, Chairman of Mind the Bridge.

27% of World’s Top Companies to Cut Open Innovation Budgets in 2024

27% of World’s Top Companies to Cut Open Innovation Budgets in 2024

By Serena Orizi|2024-01-12T11:41:59+01:00January 12th, 2024|General|

Expect Innovation Budget cuts. A growing number of the world’s Top100 companies are about to reduce their innovation spending in 2024. This is the main evidence of the “Open Innovation Outlook 2024 - Macro-trends for 2024 in Corporate-Startup Engagement” just released by Mind the Bridge.