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Newcastle University-Led NERAP Consortium Celebrates Widening Access Award Success

(IN BRIEF) The North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP), consisting of five universities in the North East region of the UK, including Newcastle, Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside, has been awarded the Widening Access Partnership of the Year at the … Read the full press release

STM32 Summit 2023: STMicroelectronics Showcases Next-Generation Semiconductor Solutions

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, will be hosting the 2023 STM32 Summit on May 12th and 13th in Shenzhen, China. The summit will showcase the latest STM32 products and solutions, focusing on the theme “STM32 More Than Silicon” … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Supply European Customer with Artillery Ammunition in Multi-Million Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to supply artillery ammunition to a European customer. The contract is valued in the mid-double-digit million-euro range, and delivery is scheduled for 2023 and 2024. This contract highlights Rheinmetall’s expertise in ammunition … Read the full press release

Continental’s MK 120 ESC Brake System Enhances Safety and Efficiency for Changan’s Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with Changan, a Chinese car manufacturer, to supply its new generation electronic brake system, the MK 120 ESC, for series production. The MK 120 ESC offers improved efficiency, cyber security features, and over-the-air functionality. It … Read the full press release

European Parliament Endorses Groundbreaking Rules on AI, Prioritizing Human-Centric Approach

(IN BRIEF) MEPs endorse new rules on Artificial Intelligence, advancing human-centric approach in Europe. The proposed regulations aim to ensure transparency, risk-management, and ethical development of AI systems. MEPs expanded the list of prohibited AI practices, including bans on intrusive … Read the full press release

Extreme Cold Testing Success: Škoda’s Superb and Kodiaq Models Prove Durability in Arctic Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has successfully completed cold testing for the next-generation Superb and Kodiaq models in the Arctic Circle. The vehicles were assessed for their performance, quality, and durability in temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. The … Read the full press release

Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers Push Boundaries of Paper Packaging with Grease-Resistant Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers have partnered to develop innovative coating technologies for fiber-based packaging. The collaboration aims to enhance the performance and sustainability of paper packaging by creating recyclable solutions with superior grease resistance and heat-sealability, providing … Read the full press release

EuroPCR 2023: Philips Revolutionizes Cardiology with Comprehensive Solutions for Patient Journey

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips is showcasing its end-to-end cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2023 to deliver improved heart care with greater efficiency. The company’s comprehensive cardiology portfolio integrates imaging, devices, software, informatics, and services at every stage of the patient journey. … Read the full press release

RIFT’s Green Heating Solution Passes First Test, Secures Funding for Further Development

(IN BRIEF) RIFT, a spin-off from TU/e’s student team SOLID, has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing its Iron Fuel Technology. The test involved heating 500 homes in Helmond without any CO2 emissions. RIFT’s innovative technology burns iron powder … Read the full press release

EBRD-Funded Report Calls for Action to Boost Offshore Renewable Energy Generation in Croatia

(IN BRIEF) A new report funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been launched in Zagreb, Croatia, outlining the potential for offshore renewable energy generation in the Adriatic Sea. The report identifies over 29,000 km² of … Read the full press release

myDHLi Portal Introduces New Features to Boost Productivity, Resilience and Sustainability for DHL Global Forwarding Customers

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has introduced new features and updates to its myDHLi customer portal, aimed at improving logistics performance, resilience, and sustainability. The upgrades were unveiled during the third myDHLi Digital Summit, broadcast live from the transport logistic … Read the full press release

Messer to Use BASF’s OASE® Blue Technology for CO2 Recovery Plant in Austria

(IN BRIEF) Industrial gases specialist, Messer, plans to launch a CO2 recovery plant in Austria in 2024, using BASF’s OASE® blue technology to recover CO2 from an industrial company’s flue gas. The recovered CO2 will be refined to food grade … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s Commitment to Supporting Culture and the Arts Highlighted in Kultursymposium Weimar Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has announced its continued partnership with the Kultursymposium Weimar, a biennial event organized by the Goethe-Institut. The fourth edition of the event will focus on trust in social, cultural, and technological contexts and will feature creative performances, … Read the full press release

InvestEU-Backed EIF Guarantees to Enable UniCredit Group to Provide Favorable Loans to 2,500 SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided UniCredit Group with two guarantees worth €370 million to support investment by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across seven EU countries. The transactions are backed by InvestEU, the European Union’s long-term … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils CALYPSO Move: A Low-Cost, High-Security Solution for Public Transport Ticketing

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched CALYPSO move, the first secured memory for simple contactless ticketing based on the Calypso basic specification. The technology aims to address the need for sustainable, convenient, and interoperable ticketing solutions in the rapidly expanding … Read the full press release

Steves & Sons partners with ANDRITZ for advanced refining technology in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Steves & Sons, Inc. to supply two pressurized refining systems for Steves’ new mill in Athens, Georgia. The state-of-the-art systems will process a mix of hardwood and softwood chips … Read the full press release

Finnish SMEs to benefit from new climate and innovation loan products with EIF guarantee

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) will provide a €170 million guarantee to Finnvera Plc to finance approximately €280 million of investment by small companies in Finland. The support of the InvestEU programme enables the guarantee to trigger more … Read the full press release

Octopus Energy’s Kraken platform expands reach through strategic partnership with Plenitude

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, the retail energy business of Eni, and Kraken, the tech platform of Octopus Energy Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to help Plenitude expand its presence in international retail energy markets. Plenitude will adopt the Kraken … Read the full press release

Austrian microelectronics firm AT&S secures €250m funding from European Investment Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €250 million loan to Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (AT&S), a microelectronics specialist. The loan will support AT&S’s research and development activities and the construction of a new research center in … Read the full press release

AMBROSIA – A MULTIPLEXED PLASMO-PHOTONIC BIOSENSING PLATFORM FOR RAPID AND INTELLIGENT SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE

HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release