Daily Archives: 15, April 2026

European Investment Bank Provides €100 Million Financing to Orion Pharma to Advance Oncology and Pain Treatments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided €100 million in financing to Orion Pharma to support the development of new treatments for cancer, pain, and other conditions with limited therapeutic options. The funding will be used for research and … Read the full press release

ING and European Investment Bank Launch €800 Million Financing Programme to Support SME Sustainability in Netherlands and Belgium

(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Six Spanish Cities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release

ABB Secures Major Contract to Support Eva Copper Mine Development and Strengthen Global Copper Supply

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been awarded a contract to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia, developed by Harmony Gold. The project is expected to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

AFRY Secures Key Design Role for Cavezzolo Viaduct in Lugano Tram Train Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded a contract, as part of a consortium with Bänziger Partner AG, to deliver the detailed design of the Cavezzolo Viaduct for the Lugano Tram-Train network in Switzerland. The project is a key element of … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Material Validated for Innovative Dried Urine Testing Method for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Detection

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has announced that its Ahlstrom 226™ filter paper has been validated as a key component in a new dried urine strip testing method for chlamydia and gonorrhea, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The method … Read the full press release

Ericsson Enables First Fully Digital Indoor 5G Deployment with Proptivity in Oslo Commercial Property

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has enabled the first commercial deployment of its Host Management Control feature through Proptivity at a property in Oslo, marking a global milestone in fully digital indoor 5G connectivity. The solution allows mobile operators to connect their … Read the full press release

European Resilience Alliance Launches to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Deployment and Strengthen Energy Security Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen and Derivatives has been launched in Brussels as a major industry-led initiative to accelerate clean hydrogen deployment across Europe. Supported by leading energy and industrial companies and in cooperation with Hydrogen … Read the full press release

Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Debate Expands Beyond Cloud and AI to the Foundations of IT Infrastructure

Europe’s digital sovereignty debate is expanding beyond cloud and AI to include control over existing enterprise IT infrastructure. Structural dependence on non-European vendors persists across hardware, firmware, and long-lived systems. Limited access to updates, repairs, and maintenance raises concerns around … Read the full press release

Finnish Research Initiative Explores Ethical Understanding of Suffering Beyond Optimism and Pessimism

(IN BRIEF) A new Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Finland is exploring the nature of suffering and how it is understood across philosophy, religion, and society. Led by Professor Sami Pihlström, the project challenges traditional views … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Strengthens Global Health Research with New Funding for Virus Replication Studies

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researcher Dr Jeremy Keown has received funding through the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Springboard programme, which is investing £6.7 million in early-career health research across the UK. His project will investigate how potentially pandemic viruses … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces AI Powered LOCTITE SOLVE Platform to Transform Adhesive Simulation in Automotive Engineering

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered platform that enables engineers to simulate and evaluate adhesive performance during the early stages of product design. By creating digital twins of both existing and conceptual adhesive formulations, the platform allows … Read the full press release

New Nokia and Orange Collaboration Explores AI Native RAN Technologies for Future 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Orange have expanded their collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-RAN technologies, supported by NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into radio access networks to improve performance, energy efficiency, and enable new services … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Researchers Receive Prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Funding to Advance Infectious Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool has announced that two of its researchers, Dr Hayley Lavender and Dr Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, have received Springboard Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences, providing up to £125,000 in funding along with mentoring and career … Read the full press release

British Heart Foundation Invests £7.1 Million in National PhD Programme Linking Cardiovascular and Neurological Research

(IN BRIEF) The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1 million to fund the CHAIN consortium, a national PhD training programme focused on understanding the critical link between heart and brain diseases. Delivered collaboratively by the University of Manchester, University of … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Major Wind Turbine Supply Agreement with Tessa Green Energy for Strazhitsa Project in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 70 MW contract by Tessa Green Energy to supply and service 11 EnVentus V162-6.4 MW wind turbines for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The agreement includes a long-term Active Output Management service … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation Launches International Road Safety Campaign to Address the Hidden Risks of Driver Drowsiness

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation has launched a new campaign titled “Hi, I’m Juan, let me buy you a coffee” to highlight the dangers of driver drowsiness, a major yet often underestimated cause of road accidents. Introduced in Madrid, the … Read the full press release