Daily Archives: 1, October 2024

EBRD Announces 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition Winners, Highlighting Green Tech Innovations in Agrifood Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the winners of the 2024 AgVenture Startup Competition, recognizing innovative startups that are developing green technology solutions for the agriculture and food sectors. The winners—Proofminder, Green Growth, and … Read the full press release

EIF-Led Innovation Fund Receives First Contributions to Support Central and Eastern European Growth Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has received its first contributions to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Innovation Fund from Poland’s BGK and the Czech Republic’s NRI, with each institution committing €20 million. This fund aims to raise €180 … Read the full press release

CaixaResearch Institute Secures €80M Loan from EIB to Establish Spain’s First Immunology Research Center

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and CriteriaCaixa have signed an €80 million loan agreement to finance the construction of the CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona. This interdisciplinary research center, spearheaded by “la Caixa” Foundation, will focus on immunology and … Read the full press release

European Journalism Centre Announces Shortlist of the 2024 Climate Journalism Award

(IN BRIEF) The European Journalism Centre has announced the 14 finalists for the 2024 Climate Journalism Award, which honors innovative journalism tackling climate change and misinformation. Supported by the Google News Initiative, the award highlights the role of trustworthy storytelling … Read the full press release