NATO Invests $1.1B in Defense Startups, Richmond’s Biohealth Industry Gets Boost

NATO pours $1.1B into four defense and space tech startups, while Richmond launches a program to boost the biohealth industry. Plus, Berlin-based mika secures €800k to automate accounting for small businesses, and African agrifood startups invited to apply for $1m THRIVE Global Impact Challenge.

Sources:
https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39371874/nato-pours-1-1b-into-these-four-defence-and-space-tech-startups-that-make-chips-unmanned-robots-and
https://richmondbizsense.com/2024/06/18/life-sciences-startup-support-program-looks-to-boost-biohealth-industry-in-richmond/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/06/berlin-based-mika-bags-e800k-to-automate-accounting-and-tax-filings-for-small-businesses/
https://disruptafrica.com/2024/06/18/african-agrifood-startups-invited-to-apply-for-1m-thrive-global-impact-challenge/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) NATO Pours $1.1B Into These Four Defence And Space Tech Startups That Make Chips, Unmanned Robots And More
(00:04:18) Life sciences startup support program looks to boost biohealth industry in Richmond
(00:06:43) Berlin-based mika bags €800k to automate accounting and tax filings for small businesses
(00:09:19) African agrifood startups invited to apply for $1m THRIVE Global Impact Challenge