AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGerman Biotech Funding Crunch: A new EY/BIO Deutschland report says German biotech raised about €1.8bn in 2025, down 5% from 2024, with venture capital plunging by up to a third to €601m and value creation lagging scientific strength. EU Quantum Security: SK Telecom joins an EU Horizon Europe project to develop AI-powered quantum key distribution, aiming to make future secure networks more practical. Solar Boom in Germany: As Iran-related oil shocks push energy independence, European interest in solar is rising fast; Germany’s Enpal reports +30% panel inquiries since the conflict began, alongside growth in plug-in solar. Defense Tech in Focus: Reuters reports the Franco-German FCAS fighter-jet program is effectively dead after disputes over work sharing and intellectual property. Markets & Bonds Watch: Fund managers say sovereign bonds could regain safe-haven appeal if inflation fears ease; German Bunds and US Treasuries have still been hit since the Iran war began. World Cup Tech Tie-In: Adidas’ 2026 World Cup ball, Trionda, uses a 500Hz motion sensor chip to track every touch and transmit data across stadiums.
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