> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ✈️ International Students in Estonia. Climeworks Led CCS Startups. AI Implementation Challenges in Firms. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/international-students-in-estonia-climeworks-led-ccs-startups-ai-implementation-challenges-in-firms/ - Published: 2025-10-24T11:30:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-24T11:30:14.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #461 Looks at Share of International Students In Estonia, CCS Startups On the Rise and Barriers To AI Adopt In Business. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [Dia dhuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish%5Flanguage?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ☘️ GrayMatter opens [$100M](https://www.therobotreport.com/graymatter-robotics-opens-physical-ai-innovation-center/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) AI Innovation Center, Supercharging advanced manufacturing growth. [Northeast India’s youth](https://www.global-agriculture.com/india-region/youth-of-northeast-india-lead-the-way-on-climate-action-and-green-skills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are shaping a greener, skilled future. Kahuna and Relias [partner](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kahuna-relias-partnership-unites-learning-143400952.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAGQ1mV6lk7oosSiARwTCW3k54QjO2JB5loRprJ6jSIG27f8FoLOatrxIuLjtC5bdPmZqgT08F%5F9eIXOItX9UUvHk%5FyMXkZeoU2nGIzLQS3DOG5qro-WQCKgzcr3ELk%5FKT5yKWfDp5L4HkKRE%5FfTqRFI21gNjuxDOjJOpc4poU4V0&ref=newsletters.qs.com) to link training with verified clinical competency. Morocco launches a national program to train [200,000](https://iafrica.com/morocco-launches-national-program-to-train-200000-children-in-digital-and-ai-skills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) children in digital and AI skills. Tasmania [launches](https://www.miragenews.com/tasmania-launches-first-immersive-skills-lab-1557035/?ref=newsletters.qs.com#google%5Fvignette) immersive skills training lab. Vietnam [aims](https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/vietnam-targets-universal-preschool-education-for-children-aged-35-by-2030?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to deliver universal preschool education to children aged 3–5 by 2030\. The University of Pittsburgh partnered with Anthropic and AWS to create an [AI-driven campus](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/pitt-college-partners-with-anthropic-and-aws-to-launch-an-ai-enabled-campus?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ### Today's Topics **✈️ Flows.** Europe had the highest number of international students in Estonia **🍃 Green Skills.** Climeworks led CCS startups by funds raised **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** Challenges faced by businesses in implementing AI Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **✈️** Europe had the Highest Number of International Students in Estonia [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-0d322589-25f9-4293-9b4e-1b647832ac4a.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHDH1GL6XZTD3C8KZBM?ref=newsletters.qs.com) International student enrolment in [Estonia ](https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/estonia/higher-education?ref=newsletters.qs.com)was led by Europe and Asia, together accounting for more than 3,000 students. The steady international interest reflects Estonia’s rise in the [education field ](https://www.educationestonia.org/about-education-system/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)with a high PISA score along with a low illiteracy rate for adults. This is supported by English language programs and strong ICT sectors. [Estonian Higher Education Internationalisation Strategy](https://okm.fi/documents/1410845/101511315/International+Forum+Winter+Seminar%5FCase+Estonia%5FAllan+Padar%5F021221.pdf/28796c11-5ee2-f7ea-3a43-25c14b02daa2/International+Forum+Winter+Seminar%5FCase+Estonia%5FAllan+Padar%5F021221.pdf?t=1639129802139&ref=newsletters.qs.com) continues to strengthen global partnerships and attract diverse student talent. ## **🍃** Climeworks Led CCS Startups by Funds Raised [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-5327029b-e121-438e-9f0f-d5faee0c6b45.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH1L4M6VF1HQ67L4W4J?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Climeworks leads global carbon capture startups with a valuation of $786M, followed by Svante and Carbon Clean. Together, these firms represent the accelerating investment in [carbon capture and storage](https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/energy-explained/what-is-ccs-how-does-it-work?ref=newsletters.qs.com) (CCS) as industries seek scalable decarbonization solutions. The rising momentum aligns with global climate discussions ahead of [COP30](https://unfccc.int/cop30?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Brazil, where carbon removal technologies are expected to feature prominently. The UN’s [Carbon Management Challenge](https://www.carbonmanagementchallenge.org/resources/launch-of-the-carbon-management-challenge?ref=newsletters.qs.com) further spotlights CCS in future climate policy frameworks. ## **🤖** Challenges Faced by Businesses in Implementing AI [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/10/data-src-image-a5e16107-984d-4e89-a2ac-50ffb39532f9.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8JM1ZXM2ELQKMSXM0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Nearly 42% of businesses cite difficulty in measuring AI’s business value as the top challenge, followed by infrastructure limitations and a shortage of skilled talent. These [barriers](https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/solving-three-common-ai-challenges-companies-face?ref=newsletters.qs.com) highlight the growing gap between AI ambition and execution across industries. As firms adopt automation and [data-driven systems](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/220630419%5FUnderstanding%5FData-Driven%5FDecision%5FSupport%5FSystems?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and workforce reskilling becomes critical. Global initiatives such as the [OECD’s AI Policy Observatory](https://oecd.ai/en/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) aim to guide nations in building governance and skills frameworks for sustainable AI integration. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)