ANDRITZ Secures Major Pumped Storage Contract from Tata Power to Support India’s Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a significant contract by Tata Power to supply equipment for the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in Maharashtra, India. The project, valued in the low three-digit million euro range, includes the delivery of … Read the full press release

Webuild and Hyundai E&C Strengthen Global Infrastructure Partnership with Focus on High Value and Green Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild and Hyundai Engineering & Construction have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their collaboration in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. The partnership focuses on sectors such as ports, airports, defence, and green energy, combining the companies’ … Read the full press release

From Predicting Protein Shapes to Finding Their Hidden Rules, Structural Biology Enters a New Phase

Structural biology is shifting from predicting protein shapes to uncovering broader organizational rules AI tools like AlphaFold have made large-scale protein structure data far more accessible Researchers are increasingly exploring recurring patterns in amino acid organization across proteins Distributed and … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Expands 800 VDC Power Portfolio with New Architectures for AI Data Center Efficiency and Scale

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has expanded its 800 VDC power conversion portfolio with new 12V and 6V architectures designed for next-generation AI data centers. Complementing its existing 50V solution, the new converters provide a complete ecosystem for efficient power distribution in … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Strengthens Investment Platform with New Strategy Focused on Alternatives ETFs and Institutional Growth

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has unveiled its 2030 Strategic Plan for its Asset Management platform, targeting significant growth following the integration of AXA Investment Managers and the expansion of assets under management to over €1.6 trillion. The strategy focuses on … Read the full press release

Gerresheimer Expands Digital Healthcare Portfolio with Integrated Smart Injection Monitoring and Patient Engagement Platform

(IN BRIEF) Gerresheimer has launched Gx InMonit, a smart add-on device for autoinjectors, along with Gx AdheraLink, an AI-driven messaging solution, to improve patient adherence to home-based injection therapies. The system guides patients through the injection process, captures real-time data, … Read the full press release

Talanx Supervisory Board Reappoints Torsten Leue as CEO with Early Contract Extension Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) Talanx AG has extended the contract of CEO Torsten Leue until June 2030, reinforcing leadership continuity and supporting the company’s long-term strategy. Since taking on the role in 2018, Leue has led the Group through a period of … Read the full press release

Global Citizen-Science Initiative Seeks Public Help to Verify Potential Universal Pattern in Protein Structures

A new citizen-science project is investigating a possible universal structural pattern in protein 3D architecture The pattern involves amino acids clustering by chemical type into mosaic-like arrangements Findings are based on analysis of over 160,000 protein structures and computational simulations … Read the full press release

Barclays and Sage Launch Strategic Partnership to Help Small Businesses Save Time and Improve Financial Visibility

(IN BRIEF) Barclays and Sage have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses by integrating banking and accounting tools. The collaboration addresses a key challenge identified by Sage research, which shows that small … Read the full press release

Indra Counter Drone System Protecting Spanish NATO Mission in Lithuania Attracts Growing Interest from European Allies

(IN BRIEF) Indra’s counter-drone defense system currently protecting Spanish Armed Forces personnel deployed in Lithuania under NATO operations is attracting growing interest from European countries seeking to strengthen their air defense capabilities. The system provides a protective surveillance perimeter for … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Expansion with Financial Close of Donstorf Wind Repowering Project

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has reached financial close for its Donstorf wind repowering project in Lower Saxony, Germany, paving the way for construction and eventual integration into its own renewable energy portfolio. The project, expected to be operational by 2028, … Read the full press release

Indra and Synaptic Aviation Deploy AI-Driven Aircraft Turnaround Monitoring System at Spain’s Largest Airports

(IN BRIEF) Indra and Synaptic Aviation are introducing an artificial intelligence-based system to monitor aircraft turnaround and ground operations at three of Spain’s busiest airports: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Operated by Aena and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA and Mitsui Secure EIB Global Backing to Launch $300 Million Sustainable Infrastructure Fund in Emerging Asia

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA, in partnership with Mitsui, has secured a $70 million cornerstone investment from EIB Global to launch its Emerging Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which targets a total size of $300 million. The fund will focus on supporting renewable … Read the full press release

New Holland Recognises Twelve Dealerships Across UK and Ireland with 2025 Dealer of the Year Awards

(IN BRIEF) New Holland has recognised twelve dealerships across the UK and Ireland with its 2025 Dealer of the Year awards, highlighting outstanding performance and service within its regional dealer network. T H White Ltd received the Overall UK Dealer … Read the full press release

New Gas Consortium Begins Production at Quiluma to Strengthen Angola LNG Supply and Domestic Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the start of gas production from the Quiluma field in Angola, marking a major milestone for the New Gas Consortium and the country’s energy sector. With initial output of 150 MMSCF per day set to … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Institute of Health Tumor–Stroma Interactions Group Gains Continued Support from Plooschter Project Donation

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has received a €35,000 donation from the non-profit Plooschter Project to support research by the Tumor–Stroma Interactions group within its Department of Cancer Research. The funding marks the seventh consecutive year of support … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Updates Generative AI Policy for Research Grant Applications and Evaluation Process

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has updated its policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence in its grant application process. Under the revised guidelines, applicants may use generative AI tools when preparing proposals, but assessors and NWO … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Appoints TU Delft Professor Ena Voûte to Executive Board and Chair of Applied and Engineering Sciences Domain

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has appointed Delft University of Technology professor Ena Voûte to its Executive Board and as chair of the Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW) domain. Voûte, who currently serves as Pro Vice-Rector for International … Read the full press release