Innovation

8 articles

Juxtaposition of large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and a barren startup incubator, highlighting the disparity in clean tech investment and innovation.
Sustainable Tech

Clean Tech Investment Surpasses $2 Trillion, But Innovation Falls Short

Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024, a figure that masks a critical slowdown in funding for the very startups needed to drive future innovation.

Kai Johnson·July 7, 2026
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic in a business meeting, advising General Atlantic executives on sports and wellness strategy with futuristic AI elements in the background.
AI & Machine Learning

Novak Djokovic Advises General Atlantic on Sports and Wellness

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has formally joined global private equity giant General Atlantic as a Global Strategic Advisor, not an investor.

Dr. Anya Sharma·June 27, 2026
A futuristic cityscape showcasing sustainable living with vertical farms and advanced recycling, highlighting a piece of fruit with Apeel's innovative coating.
Sustainable Tech

Circular Economy Principles: Challenges and Solutions

A plant-based coating developed by Apeel now allows fresh produce to last longer and eliminates the need for single-use plastic packaging.

Kai Johnson·June 16, 2026
Sleek, futuristic Evotrex PG5 electric RV parked in a remote, scenic landscape, symbolizing charging-free travel and advanced technology.
Founders & Leaders

Evotrex RV Secures $30M Series A for Charging-Free Travel

Evotrex's PG5 electric RV, priced at $160,000 and scheduled for 2027 delivery, commands significant market interest, with 90% of orders for its 'fully loaded Premium trim,' according to TechCrunch .

Alejandro Mendoza·June 9, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with vertical gardens and AI-powered green energy grids, symbolizing sustainable technological innovation for a healthier planet.
Sustainable Tech

Top 5 Sustainable Tech Innovations Driving a Greener Future

Despite a 300% surge in renewable energy patents last decade, global carbon emissions barely budged, shrinking by a mere 2%.

Kai Johnson·June 8, 2026
Mach Industries' futuristic headquarters with advanced robotics and drones, symbolizing its soaring $1.8 billion valuation in the defense tech sector.
Robotics & Automation

Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion

In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.

Benjamin Carter·June 2, 2026
Diverse group of entrepreneurs looking at a holographic display, symbolizing the global opportunity and urgency of the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline.
Founders & Leaders

Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27

With just days left until May 27, early-stage startups face a final, urgent window to apply for a chance at $100,000 in equity-free funding and global exposure at TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200.

Alejandro Mendoza·May 25, 2026
Futuristic concept cars with AI neural network patterns, engineers collaborating on holographic displays, symbolizing the automotive industry's AI transformation.
Future of Computing

Automakers Race to Acquire AI Skills Amid Industry Shift

General Motors, a century-old automotive titan, recently laid off over 600 IT employees, over 10% of its IT department, to make way for professionals with AI-focused backgrounds, according to TechCrun

Benjamin Carter·May 18, 2026