Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

Sanofi Ventures surpasses $1.4 billion with new capital to accelerate early-stage medical innovation

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has boosted its venture capital arm, Sanofi Ventures, with a new $625 million multi-year commitment, raising the fund’s assets under management to more than $1.4 billion. Since 2012, Sanofi Ventures has invested over $800 million in more … Read the full press release

University of Bristol prepares to open Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus as cornerstone of UK’s largest regeneration project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will open its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in September 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s largest regeneration project. Built on the former Royal Mail site beside Bristol Temple Meads, the 38,000 … Read the full press release

Enea extends Gold-level partnership with OISF to strengthen Suricata and advance global open-source cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Enea has extended its Gold-level partnership with the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), strengthening its role in supporting Suricata, the open-source engine widely used for network threat detection. The partnership combines financial backing with technical expertise to ensure … Read the full press release

Logicor completes 23,000 sqm sustainable logistics hub in Tuscany with BREEAM certification and expansion plans in Rome

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has finalised the construction of a new 23,000 sqm logistics hub in Quarrata, Tuscany, enhancing its network of sustainable facilities in Italy. The development, located on a 34,000 sqm site near Florence, includes a warehouse of 22,000 … Read the full press release

First InvestEU Guarantee in Cyprus unlocks €62.5 million in new financing for SMEs and start-ups through EIF and Eurobank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has signed the first InvestEU Guarantee agreement in Cyprus through the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank, creating up to €62.5 million in new loans for SMEs and start-ups. Backed by EU support, … Read the full press release

European Commission, EMA and HMA set ambitious new targets to boost EU clinical trials and patient access to innovative medicines

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission, EMA, and HMA have set new targets to strengthen Europe’s role in clinical research by authorising an additional 500 multinational clinical trials over five years and ensuring that two-thirds of studies begin patient recruitment within … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

EIB InvestEU venture debt powers Aerospacelab’s growth, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in telecommunications, earth observation and space security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €37.5 million in venture debt to Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab as part of the EU’s InvestEU programme, supporting the company’s growth in industrial satellite manufacturing and advancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in … Read the full press release

New ZEISS-Concept Life Sciences collaboration targets efficiency and reproducibility in drug discovery and cancer research

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions and Concept Life Sciences have formed a partnership to accelerate innovation in spatial biology by focusing on workflow automation, AI-powered analysis, and assay development. The collaboration introduces advanced imaging solutions such as the ZEISS … Read the full press release

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release

Nominations of Rose Lee and Hikmet Ersek to strengthen Wolters Kluwer Supervisory Board with global leadership expertise

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has nominated Rose Lee, former CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands and former DuPont executive, and Hikmet Ersek, former CEO of The Western Union Company, for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The proposals will be presented at … Read the full press release

Max Hohenberg to join Commerzbank as Divisional Board Member for Communications amid bank’s transformation phase

(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has appointed Max Hohenberg as its new Head of Communications, effective no later than 1 January 2026. He will succeed Philipp Encz and take responsibility for Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Brand & Research, and the Commerzbank Foundation, … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo hosts Italian Equity Champions in New York to strengthen global investor ties with Italian corporates

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo’s IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division has launched the first edition of Italian Equity Champions in New York, a new investor conference aimed at deepening connections between Italian corporates and the global financial community. The event … Read the full press release

Landsec secures Stradivarius at Bluewater as Inditex expands to five brands at the retail destination

(IN BRIEF) Landsec has announced that Stradivarius will open at Bluewater in 2026, expanding Inditex’s presence at the retail destination to five brands alongside Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear and Bershka. The move comes as Landsec recorded a 15.7% … Read the full press release

Nexans secures major EIB and InvestEU support to boost electrification projects, recycling capacity and carbon neutrality goals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €250 million in financing for Nexans to accelerate its industrial investments and research initiatives between 2024 and 2029, with part of the loan backed by an InvestEU guarantee. The funding will support … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Mini-Sized Futures on European Government Bonds to Broaden Fixed Income Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has introduced its first set of mini-sized, cash-settled futures on major European government bonds, including the 10-year OAT, Bund, Bono, and BTP, as well as the first 30-year BTP. Listed on Euronext Derivatives Milan with a notional … Read the full press release

Aviva finalises bulk annuity deals with Fenwick Limited pension schemes, extending a partnership over a decade long

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed £113 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in transactions with the Fenwick Limited Superannuation Fund and the Fenwick Senior Executive Pension Fund, securing all remaining member benefits. The long-standing partnership, which began in 2012, was supported by … Read the full press release

Scania strengthens off-road electrification portfolio with modular battery systems designed for extreme environments

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched Scania Industrial Batteries, a new division dedicated to powering off-road and industrial applications such as mining, construction, and material handling. Following the acquisition of Northvolt Systems’ Industrial Division in April 2025, the new organization delivers … Read the full press release

Riverty rolls out new multi-market customer service platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 with AI and empathy at its core

(IN BRIEF) Riverty has launched a new AI-powered customer service platform developed with Cluster Reply, setting new standards for human-centric engagement in the fintech sector. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service and enhanced with intelligent routing, context recognition, and … Read the full press release