AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSTEM Infrastructure in India: India’s MSME ministry will fund a ₹170 crore (about $18m) Technology Centre in Gaya, with tool-room, CNC, CAD/CAM/CAE, rapid prototyping, Industry 4.0 labs, and training in AI, IoT, automation, VLSI, and textile tech. Clean Tech for PFAS: Environmental Clean Technologies says its upgraded rapid electrothermal mineralisation pilot for in-situ PFAS remediation is now built and ready for field deployment, boosting output to 22 kW and removing the need for conductive additives. Energy Storage in Europe: A new report flags long-duration energy storage as a growing flexibility option, with system-level operating-cost savings and better handling of seasonal wind/solar gaps. Quantum + Security: China’s “Origin Wukong” superconducting quantum computer claims 1 million completed tasks and a “spear-and-shield” setup pairing quantum computing services with post-quantum cryptography protections. AI Hardware at the Edge: Axelera AI and Andes Technology partner to power the Europa edge AI platform using AndesCore AX65 RISC-V cores for vision and generative AI workloads. Space Sector Growth: India’s space economy is projected to reach nearly $40–45bn in the next decade, driven by policy reforms and more private participation. Underwater Robotics: INESC TEC unveiled PETRA, an ultra-deep ocean robot designed to operate for weeks at up to 6,000m for ecological monitoring. Tech Policy Watch: The UK moves toward a social media ban for under-16s, requiring age assurance methods.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.