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OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

Research teams could see faster target discovery as OpenAI opens GPT-Rosalind to qualified US customers for biology and drug discovery work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

AWS launches Amazon Bio Discovery app for drug design

Scientists without coding skills can now run AI-assisted drug design and wet-lab testing in one system, speeding early discovery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic appoints Novartis Chief Executive Officer to board

A trust-backed board majority now gives Anthropic tighter oversight as it seeks to balance rapid AI growth with its public benefit mission.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Quantum Computing

Kvantify hires Dr David Siebert to lead global business development

The Danish quantum software firm is pushing into life sciences now, adding senior hires and partners to sell hybrid tools before the market matures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

ACTO launches role-based AI SuperAgents for Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical field teams could cut hours of searching to seconds as ACTO's new system routes approved information through compliance checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion

Demand for AI market intelligence is driving AlphaSense to strengthen local leadership and multilingual coverage across EMEA and APAC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Storage

Nasuni launches AI file data platform for enterprises

Enterprises struggling with fragmented files and AI governance now get a new platform aimed at giving staff and agents safer access to data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

Private equity-backed businesses are adopting paid AI tools faster than the wider market, yet still lag venture-funded peers on full rollout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Tech Mahindra & ParkourSC expand AI supply chain deal

Pharma and cold chain operators could gain faster disruption response as the two firms roll out AI tools across global supply networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event

Europe's push to fund frontier technologies will take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026 as organisers add a Deep Tech Stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Life sciences stories

Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Episode 1 Fund IV with GBP £35M

The commitment could help Episode 1’s latest fund reach a first close and attract more private capital for early-stage UK start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards

The showcase highlighted early-stage ventures tackling clinical delays, relationship support and school safety as finalists pitched to investors and local firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

British Business Bank backs Apposite with GBP £100m

The move gives UK life sciences firms a new source of scale-up capital as a funding gap has left many promising businesses short of backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab

The London biotech startup will use new funding to broaden deployments at major drugmakers, including Pfizer, and speed research decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

IT Industry

Oxford Science Enterprises names Antonia Jenkinson CFO

The investment firm is shifting towards regular portfolio realisations after two major sales, as Antonia Jenkinson takes over the finance brief.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Fire mist system installed at Paris Digital Park campus

The system is designed to protect dense technical spaces at two data halls while using less water and fitting tight mechanical layouts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M

The funding will help expand Vancouver research, manufacturing and clinical trials, with hundreds of jobs and student co-op places expected to follow.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month