Monthly Archives: March 2025

Franco-Polish Defense Alliance Strengthened as PGZ and Safran Forge New Industrial Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. and Safran have signed an MoU to further their cooperation within the European defense industry. The agreement, signed in Warsaw during high-level discussions between PGZ President Krzysztof Trofiniak and Safran CEO Olivier Andriès, aims … Read the full press release

Innovative ‘v+’ Braking System Accelerates MGBahn’s Cogwheel Trains on Steep Alpine Route

(IN BRIEF) Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) and Stadler have introduced the world’s fastest rack-and-pinion railway through the launch of the “v+” braking system. This innovative technology, unveiled in Andermatt on a Stadler ORION multiple-unit train, allows cogwheel trains on the … Read the full press release

Singapore and Rotterdam Collaborate on Next-Gen Digital and Green Shipping Revolution

(IN BRIEF) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a Cooperation Agreement to further develop the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor, which has been a major force in maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Launches Global Grants to Drive Deeptech Innovation in Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) The EQT Foundation has opened a global call for proposals under its Breakthrough Science grants program, offering grants from €25,000 to €100,000 to researchers focused on addressing critical female health challenges with deeptech solutions. The initiative seeks to … Read the full press release

SABIO GROUP TAKES IT’S ‘DISRUPT’ CX PROGRAMME ACROSS EUROPE

(IN BRIEF) Sabio Group announced that its highly regarded “Disrupt” digital customer experience transformation programme is expanding across Europe in 2025, now reaching three major cities: Madrid, London, and Paris. This expansion comes as the CX industry faces rapid AI … Read the full press release

Nefco Appoints Dennis Hamro-Drotz to Spearhead Strategic Special Funds Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Nefco has appointed Dennis Hamro-Drotz as the Acting Head of Department for its Special Funds division, effective March 24, 2025. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the organization, Dennis is set to lead the department that … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Cardiology Data: DT4H Launches a Secure, AI-Driven Toolbox for Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The DataTools4Heart (DT4H) project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework, has successfully concluded its initial development phase and is set to achieve major milestones in 2025. Focused on enhancing the lifestyle of cardiovascular disease patients, DT4H … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Terra Adventure: Redefining Off-Road Excellence for Gravel Enthusiasts

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Terra Adventure, the latest and most aggressive addition to its Terra tire series, engineered specifically for off-road gravel riding. Inspired by the technology behind its renowned XC mountain bike tires, the Terra Adventure features … Read the full press release

Hidden Life on Ice: Antarctic Algal Ecosystem Unveiled, Accelerating Glacial Melt

(IN BRIEF) A team of scientists, led by Dr. Matthew Davey of SAMS, has discovered an expansive ecosystem on the Robert Island ice cap in Antarctica, dominated by photosynthetic algae. This ecosystem, which covers up to 20% of the mapped … Read the full press release

Milan Set to Host Landmark Investor Forum: Euronext STAR Conference 2025 Unites Domestic and Global Market Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The 24th edition of the Euronext STAR Conference will be held in Milan from 25 to 27 March 2025 at Palazzo Mezzanotte. The event will be officially opened by State Secretary Federico Freni and Fabrizio Testa, CEO of … Read the full press release

SEB Asset Management Garners Triple Lipper Awards, Reinforcing Excellence in Nordic and Swedish Equity Investments

(IN BRIEF) SEB Asset Management has been awarded three Lipper Fund Awards by LSEG Europe for its outstanding fund performance in Europe. The awarded funds include SEB Nordenfond A (SEK) as the Best Nordic Equity Fund over 5 years, SEB … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Elevates Hygienic Processing with Next-Generation Valve Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has expanded its range of hygienic valves with the launch of the Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve and the Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve, along with introducing new smaller sizes of the Unique Mixproof CIP and Process … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom and Hawaii DOT Reinforce Safety with Major ATMS Upgrade on Oahu’s Key Transit Route

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a USD 1.4 million contract to upgrade the ATMS system in the Tetsuo Harano Tunnel and on the H3 Freeway in Oahu, Hawaii. This upgrade will integrate ITS and SCADA functionalities using the proven … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Alumnus Vincent Vida Leads Upgrain’s Sustainable Revolution in Food Upcycling

(IN BRIEF) Upgrain, a rising star in the food upcycling arena, transforms brewer’s grain into premium proteins and fibers. Founded in 2021 by University of St.Gallen alumnus Vincent Vida, the startup repurposes nutrient-rich brewing waste that would otherwise be discarded. … Read the full press release

Ferrovial’s Polish Subsidiary Budimex Spearheads Baltic Rail Transformation with Rail Baltica Project

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial, through its Polish subsidiary Budimex, is at the forefront of the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, tasked with constructing a 58.08-kilometer high-speed railway from Pärnu to the Latvian border. Valued at around EUR332 million (approximately PLN 1.4 … Read the full press release

New Insights into ATRX Mutations Offer Hope for Tailored Neuroblastoma Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research in London have made significant strides in understanding why some cases of neuroblastoma—a pediatric cancer of nerve tissue—result in poorer outcomes. Their research indicates that mutations in the ATRX gene, which … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks Conquer Extreme Winter Tests on the Simplon Pass

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s development team has advanced its innovation efforts by testing the first prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. These vehicles underwent intensive winter testing on the Simplon Pass in Valais, where extreme weather and … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Suite for Small Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has launched a new cybersecurity service in Spain called “Tu Empresa Segura Lite,” aimed at self-employed professionals and micro-enterprises. The service provides advanced protection for devices and data, including defenses against viruses, ransomware, Trojans, and insecure … Read the full press release

BASF Accelerates Automotive Coatings Growth with Major Production Expansion in Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has significantly increased the production capacity of its Caojing plant in Shanghai from 8,000 to 18,800 metric tons per year for polyester and polyurethane resins used in automotive spraycoats. This expansion, part of BASF’s broader … Read the full press release

BASF Introduces Revolutionary Fermentation-Derived Flavors for Next-Generation Taste Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BASF Aroma Ingredients, under its Isobionics® brand, has introduced two new natural flavor ingredients developed using state-of-the-art fermentation technology. Isobionics® Natural beta-Sinensal 20 is the first fermentation-produced single isomer of Sinensal, offering a complex citrus profile with marine … Read the full press release