AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSME Tech & Funding: Datamaran appointed Bert Sinnema as CTO, including leadership of its Valencia engineering hub, as the firm pushes AI-driven risk and governance insights. AI Regulation: The Council of Europe is moving forward draft guidance under Convention 108+ on how privacy rules apply to AI chatbots and agent access, with adoption steps in Paris later this month. Policy & Tax Risk: A former UK adviser warns Spain’s tax administration and proposed AI secrecy approach could make decisions harder for businesses to challenge. Startup Growth (Spain-linked): Factorial from Spain acquired Berlin AI startup Empion, while Kingston University joined a Horizon Europe renovation consortium to speed energy-efficient building upgrades. Business Opportunities: 4YFN Barcelona’s Innovators Magazine partnership returns for a 10th year, with 2027 awards applications open (closes 26 Oct 2026). Energy for Industry: Octave.energy raised €10m to scale battery storage and energy management for SMEs and industrial clients across Europe.
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