Daily Archives: 12, January 2024

WTL Technology’s Anti-Reflection Accessory Receives Prestigious Certification from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has awarded its “Anti-Reflection Accessory” certification to WTL Technology for their ARC screen protector unveiled at CES. The screen protector reduces reflections and improves readability on electronic devices by minimizing ambient light interference. The certification, based … Read the full press release

VINCI Energies and Senelec Secure €200 Million Contract for Senegal’s Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies and Senelec, in partnership with the French government, have signed a €200 million contract for a major electricity transmission and distribution project in Senegal. The project aims to build 1,350 km of high-voltage and very-high-voltage transmission … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s Compact Heat Pump: A Game-Changer for Hydrogen-Powered Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a tech enterprise, has developed a plug-and-play heat pump solution for hydrogen-powered trucks. This innovative system, previously used in electric vehicles, construction equipment, and boats, aims to maximize fuel cell truck efficiency and extend their operating range. … Read the full press release

EU’s Defence Equity Facility to Mobilize €500 Million for Dual-Use Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are collaborating to launch a €175 million Defence Equity Facility, aimed at supporting innovation in the defence sector. The EIF will provide equity funding to venture capital and private … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Metalshub Join Forces to Revolutionize Raw Material Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, is expanding its partnership with Metalshub, a leading raw material procurement solution provider, to digitize its raw material sourcing operations. The collaboration aims to enhance supply chain traceability and … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investments of €13.1 Billion in 2023, Focusing on Green Economy and Crisis Response

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a significant milestone by delivering a record €13.1 billion in investments in 2023, marking a year of achievements and challenges. The bank reported record levels of investments, green financing, … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Innovative Guarantee for Growth Facility with Raiffeisen Bank to Boost SME Financing in Kosovo

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced its first Guarantee for Growth (G4G) facility, providing Raiffeisen Bank in Kosovo with a guarantee of up to €20 million over three years, linked to the bank’s domestic … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €150 Million Guarantee to novobanco for €300 Million in New Loans to Boost Portuguese Mid-Caps and Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) novobanco has entered into a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million guarantee, significantly enhancing its financing capabilities. This guarantee enables novobanco to share 50% of the risk for new loans provided to Portuguese … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release

Millennium bcp and EIB Join Forces to Boost Portuguese Mid-Cap Financing with €400 Million Guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Millennium bcp and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have inked a guarantee agreement aimed at facilitating access to financing for Portuguese mid-cap companies, particularly in the face of high interest rates, a challenging operational environment, and reduced credit … Read the full press release