A first look at mEUvy 3.0: bringing Europe closer
Explore European cities, compare the details that matter, and discover our work on spatial experiences — with mEUvy 3.0 in development for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and the web.
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A message from our founder on Sandboxing and the DMA
For about ten years now, vaicat has had the privilege of helping you take the important next steps in your life. It began with talent mobility, and grew into the apps and platforms...
A Preview of What's Next for mEUvy on iOS and iPadOS
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/GeU_AvlO0D0 Moving to a new country is one of life's most significant decisions. At mEUvy, we've always aim to make that decision easier by giving you the data you need cost of living, salaries, healthcare, culture, and more across 243 cities in 39 countries, adding a...
We are introducing and announcing major updates to privacy and security on our platforms.
We're introducing major updates to privacy and security across our platforms For the past ten years, we've built platforms, apps and experiences that help Europeans move, whether that's for work, education or a fresh start. Salary Insights helps you understand compensation across borders. mEUvy lets...
Our founder speaking at Brussels panel, explaining 'Why EU Digital Needs an SME Reality Check'
On 6 November, our founder, Mitchel Volkering, had the privilege of joining fellow innovators plus interesting policymakers in Brussels for ACT | The App Association’s event, “EU Digital Policy at a Turning Point.” "For a founder building a tech company in Europe, being invited to speak alongside of...
Demoing EUorigin at SXSW Sydney: Bringing European Innovation Stories to Life on Vision Pro
At SXSW Sydney, vaic.at had the incredible opportunity to showcase EUorigin, our spatial and immersive Vision Pro app that's reimagining how people discover and learn from European business success stories. The Demo Experience Nothing quite compares to watching someone experience EUorigin for the fi...
Our Founder interviewed at ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre
After our panel “Disruptors vs Regulators” at SXSW Sydney, we had the pleasure of sitting down for a post-event interview with Marty McCarthy, a media maker commissioned by SXSW Sydney to capture conversations with keynote speakers and innovators. Marty’s goal was to create short, high-impact videos...
A message from our founder on the Digital Fairness Act
Building for Europe and Facing Its Growing Contradictions As I write this from our offices in the Netherlands, I’m watching new regulation being proposed by the European Commission that impacts our industry. In the last few years the regulatory framework in Europe has become so complex that it could...
Our Founder speaking at start-up event from Stone & Chalk, Sydney Australia
From Local to Global: Reflections on International Expansion at Stone & Chalk Sydney Originally delivered at Stone & Chalk's Tech Central Sydney on October 16, 2025 A Gathering of Global Minds Last week, our founder (Mitchel Volkering) had the privilege of joining an exceptional panel at Sto...
Our Founder speaking at NEXT Stage in Sydney 2025
The Hidden Tax on Innovation: Why SEP Transparency Matters for Europe's Digital Future Reflections from the SXSW Sydney NEXT Stage Panel on "Startups, Standards, and Who Really Owns the Future of IoT" When we talk about standards in technology, we imagine a level playing field where any innovator ca...
Our Founder Signed the EU-Inc Petition: Why vaic.at Stands for a Unified European Tech Future
Today marks an important milestone for vaic.at and the European startup ecosystem. Our founder has officially signed the EU-Inc petition, joining an impressive coalition of tech leaders including Arthur Mensch (Mistral AI), Moritz Adler (Head of App Store at Apple), and hundreds of other founders, i...
Our Founder speaking at: SXSW Sydney 2025, Disruptors vs. Regulators
When regulators write rules for giants, startups often pay the price. This paradox was at the heart of our founder's input at the SXSW Sydney panel discussion earlier this week. Our founder, Mitchel Volkering, had the opportunity to join a panel hosted by ACT | The App Association titled "Disruptors...
Private Compute Cubes, making Data Collection a one-way street
This is our most ambitious project yet. At vaic.at, we’ve always believed that intelligence should complement you, not monitor you. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the first details about a new layer in our vAI architecture: Private Compute Cubes (PCC) which is now undergoing active development and...
The Return of FIRSTCLICKS by vaic.at Studios
Relaunch of our Media Platform by vaic.at Studios At vaic.at, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between technology and people, not just through apps, but through fostering understanding. Today, we are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our vaic.at Studios initiative: FIRSTCLICKS. This...
Announcing EUnify for iPhone and iPad
Today, we're thrilled to announce that EUnify is launching soon — your intelligent companion for discovering Europe's best student cities and universities. Built by vaic.at, EUnify is more than an app. It's a companion for students, graduates, and professionals who believe that studying abroad is ab...
vaicat's Response to the EU's Digital Markets Act Review
Today, we submitted our formal response to the European Commission's consultation on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) review. As a small European tech company developing privacy-focused applications like mEUvy, Salary Insights, EUorigin, and EUnify, we felt it was crucial to share our perspective on ho...
Announcing EUorigin for Vision Pro
Introducing EUorigin: Discover Europe's Most Inspiring Business Success Stories in Spatial Reality Float above Europe and explore the continent's innovation landscape like never before We're thrilled to announce the launch of EUorigin, a groundbreaking Vision Pro app that transforms how you discover...
Introducing the all new mEUvy app
At #vaicatx 2025 Event, we were thrilled to announce the all-new mEUvy app. The app has undergone a complete redesign, featuring a prominent map of Europe, now front and center, that enhances the overall user experience and immersion. This intuitive interface empowers you to make well-informed decis...
vaic.at's Founder meets US Congress Delegation in Brussels
Small Tech Business Voices in Big Policy Rooms: A Weekend in Brussels Last week brought an unexpected and invaluable opportunity for us as Mitchel Volkering, founder of vaic.at Software joined a roundtable with a U.S. Congressional Delegation in Brussels. Around the room sat the Chairman of the Hous...
vaic.at's Founder at DMA workshop from Apple and Google, by the European Commission
Inside the Apple DMA Workshop: Why Small Developers Like Us Are Deeply Concerned About the Future of Trust in the App Store In late June, I had the opportunity to join the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance workshop focused on Apple. The event brought together EU regulators,...