Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

DaVinci Growth Capital Fund Launches with EIF Support to Accelerate Expansion of Italian Technology and Life Sciences Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed up to €20 million to the DaVinci Growth Capital Fund, a private equity vehicle designed to support innovative Italian small and medium-sized enterprises operating in digital technology, industrial technology, and life sciences. … Read the full press release

Eviden Becomes Launch Partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud with External Key Management Security Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the cybersecurity and digital technology brand of the Atos Group, has become a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new cloud infrastructure designed specifically for organizations operating under European regulatory frameworks. Eviden is contributing … Read the full press release

GSK licenses investigational liver disease treatment linerixibat to Alfasigma for global development and commercialisation

(IN BRIEF) GSK and Alfasigma have signed a licensing agreement granting Alfasigma worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise linerixibat, an investigational IBAT inhibitor for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis. The therapy is … Read the full press release

Neva SGR and Regione Lombardia Launch €40 Million Venture Capital Initiative to Support Cleantech Startups in Lombardy

(IN BRIEF) Neva SGR has been selected by Regione Lombardia to support the Lombardia Venture STEP initiative, which aims to strengthen venture capital access for innovative companies in Lombardy. The regional government has invested €20 million from the Lombardia ERDF … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Group Expands Offshore Services Presence in Brazil Through Remazel Acquisition of H Tech

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri Group announced that its subsidiary Remazel has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of H Tech Serviços e Manutenção Ltda., a Brazilian company specializing in inspection and maintenance services for offshore plants. The … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Completes Construction of Norwegian Luna at Marghera Shipyard for Norwegian Cruise Line

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has delivered the cruise ship Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line during a ceremony at the Marghera shipyard in Venice. The vessel is the second ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class being built by Fincantieri for … Read the full press release

UniCredit Launches New Phase of UniCredit for CEE to Strengthen SME Financing Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched the next phase of its UniCredit for CEE initiative, committing more than €2.6 billion in financing solutions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe through 2027. The programme aims to expand … Read the full press release

Wind Tre Expands Strategic Partnership with Ericsson to Modernize Core Network and Accelerate 5G Standalone Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Wind Tre has expanded its partnership with Ericsson through a seven-year agreement to modernize its core telecommunications network across Italy. The initiative will deploy Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution on Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure to support 4G, … Read the full press release

New Memorandum Strengthens Cooperation Between EIB Group and CDP on Infrastructure and Climate

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen strategic investment cooperation in Italy and internationally. The agreement expands joint action in infrastructure, innovation, digitalisation, climate action, SME … Read the full press release

Eviden Deploys SkyMon Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System for EETT EOS Monitoring Station in Greece

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has successfully deployed its SkyMon satellite spectrum monitoring solution for the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission, creating the EOS Satellite Monitoring Station dedicated to supervising satellite communication frequencies in Greece. The project, financed through European and national … Read the full press release

Eni Expands Biorefining Strategy with New Investments in Sannazzaro and Priolo Renewable Fuel Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Eni has approved the final investment decision for a new biorefinery at the Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery in Italy, complementing the Priolo biorefinery project and expanding Enilive’s renewable fuel production capacity. Both facilities are scheduled to begin operations … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches Conversational Banking Application in ChatGPT for Customers in Italy and Germany

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has introduced a conversational banking application within ChatGPT that allows users in Italy and Germany to access information about banking products and services directly through the AI assistant. The application enables customers to explore and compare accounts, … Read the full press release

INDUS Advances Engineering Strategy with Acquisition of Amira to Expand Sterile Environment Technologies

(IN BRIEF) INDUS Holding AG is expanding its Engineering segment through the planned acquisition of Italian biodecontamination specialist Amira S.r.l. by its subsidiary MBRAUN. The acquisition strengthens MBRAUN’s process technology capabilities and expands INDUS’ presence in Southern Europe while providing … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Modernisation Effort Advances with Rheinmetall Providing CT-025 Turrets Oerlikon Cannon Integration and Integrated Training Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major contract from GDELS to deliver turret systems, armament, and advanced simulation technologies for the Bundeswehr’s Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicle, with deliveries beginning in 2029 and the overall programme valued in the mid three-digit … Read the full press release

Eviden and Almaviva Join Forces to Deliver Secure Foundations for Italy’s Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems

(IN BRIEF) Eviden and Almaviva have formed a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems across Italy, supporting the C-Roads Italy program and contributing to Europe’s connected mobility ecosystem. Almaviva will implement Eviden’s C-ITS Public Key … Read the full press release

Webuild Achieves Key Construction Milestone on Messina Catania High Capacity Railway with Completion of First Tunnel

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has completed excavation of the Forza d’Agrò tunnel, the first finished tunnel on the Messina–Catania high-capacity railway, part of the TEN-T Scandinavian–Mediterranean Corridor. The milestone advances a major infrastructure programme expected to significantly shorten travel times across … Read the full press release

Open Sea Trials Validate High Resilience 5G Networks Enabling Real Time Data Exchange Between Italian Naval Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy have demonstrated long-range maritime connectivity using a 5G Standalone network during operational trials in the Gulf of Taranto. The deployment connected two naval vessels equipped with onboard 5G infrastructure, allowing secure, real-time … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Oceanly Launch AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence Platform to Enable Faster Data-Driven Vessel Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Oceanly have launched a new maritime intelligence platform designed to help shipowners and operators make faster, data-driven decisions by turning raw vessel data into real-time, actionable insights. Built on Nagarro’s Maritime Intelligence Platform and powered by … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Professional ETFplus Segment to Expand Regulated Access to Crypto-Linked Products in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched a new professional segment on ETFplus that allows institutional investors in Italy to trade crypto-linked exchange-traded products within a transparent, competitive, and regulated framework building on its existing offering of over 100 crypto-linked instruments in … Read the full press release

New Holland Agriculture Launches Nationwide Partnership with Inchcape Kenya to Expand Access to Modern Farm Machinery

(IN BRIEF) New Holland Agriculture has officially launched its partnership with Inchcape Kenya, appointing the company as its authorized full-range importer and distributor across the country through a nationwide network of showrooms and service centres in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, … Read the full press release