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Smartworks Coworking Spaces Acquires Workstudio Spaces

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has announced the acquisition of Singapore based flexible workspace provider Workstudio Spaces

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Biohub to Open a Fourth Round of Rare As One Funding

Biohub, a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative-funded non-profit research organization, announced Thursday that it will open another round of funding through its Rare As One Network this fall.

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Finnovate Financial Services Raises Pre Series A Funding Round

Finnovate Financial Services, a financial planning platform, has secured approximately $2 million in a pre Series A funding round from a group of angel investors

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Elon Musk to Acquire Mesh Optical Technologies

Elon Musk is eyeing an acquisition of Mesh Optical Technologies, a startup founded by three former SpaceX engineers last year developing hardware

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Internships at Max Planck Institutes in Computer Science

An internship at a Max Planck Institute is a way to pursue world-class research in computer science! Our internships are also an excellent way to explore research or new research areas for the first time.

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Tunisian Startup RoboCare Secures Investment from 216 Capital

RoboCare has now raised a six-figure funding round from 216 Capital to support its next growth phase and expansion into African and Middle Eastern markets.

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South Africa's Stocks & Strauss Closes the University Technology Fund II

Stocks & Strauss is an investment firm focused on early-stage companies in South Africa, with an emphasis on businesses emerging from local tertiary institutions and their alumni networks.

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Former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh Joins OpenAI

OpenAI is making yet another big, visible bet on India. It has appointed former Uber India and South Asia president Prabhjeet Singh as its first managing director for the country

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Novak Djokovic to Serve as a Global Strategic Advisor to General Atlantic

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor, where, according to a press release, he “will work closely with the firm’s leadership, portfolio companies, and investors

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Civic Space Research Intern: Paid Remote Internship Program

CIVICUS is a global alliance of over 17,000 members in 180+ countries working to protect civic freedoms, strengthen civil society, and amplify underrepresented voices, particularly from the Global South.

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The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is Now Open for Applications

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is an independent research fellowship that connects fellows with leading mentors working on technical AI safety and governance.

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The Cancer Gaming App Aims to Make Cancer Education Accessible, Relevant and Engaging

The Love Your Nuts Foundation has announced the development of an innovative Cancer Gaming App, a digital platform designed to educate and engage young people

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