Tag Archives: Entrepreneurship

UBS Forges Strategic Alliance with University of St.Gallen, Elevating Innovation and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Continuing the trajectory initiated with Credit Suisse in 2021, UBS is set to become a strategic partner of the University of St.Gallen (HSG). Emphasizing Switzerland’s position as an international innovation hub, the collaboration aims to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €200 Million Youth in Business Program to Boost Entrepreneurship in Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking steps to tackle youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship in Central Asia by introducing a seven-year, €200 million (US$218 million) Youth in Business program. This initiative aims to provide … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches Creative Quadrant to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has inaugurated the Creative Quadrant (CQ), a new space within the University of Exeter Business School designed to inspire budding entrepreneurs and cultivate contemporary business skills among students. The CQ encourages students to engage … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Invests €7.5 Million in Polish Furniture Innovator Tylko’s R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered into a financing agreement with Tylko, a pioneering Polish furniture company revolutionizing the industry. With a €7.5 million investment from the EIB, Tylko aims to enhance its research and development (R&D) … Read the full press release

Winners of European Investment Bank’s Social Innovation Tournament Announced

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Institute recently unveiled the winners of this year’s Social Innovation Tournament (SIT) at a ceremony in Stockholm, celebrating European social entrepreneurs and their impactful products or services. The SIT, an annual event organized by … Read the full press release

TUM Spin-off Synthesia Attains Unicorn Status, Now Valued At Over $1 billion, Making Video Creation Effortless with AI

Matthias Niessner, TUM professor and co-founder of Synthesia.

(IN BRIEF) Synthesia, a software company founded by Prof. Matthias Niessner, has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The start-up simplifies video content production through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) avatars, allowing users to create learning … Read the full press release

CMD23: Volkswagen Group Unveils Strategic Realignment and Performance Programs to Boost Profitability and Cash Flow: Priority is value over volume

Volkswagen Group Unveils Strategic Realignment and Performance Programs to Boost Profitability and Cash Flow: Priority is value over volume

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has announced a strategic realignment and the launch of performance programs to enhance profitability and cash flow. At its Capital Markets Day, the Group emphasized leadership principles focused on customer orientation and entrepreneurship. Each brand will … Read the full press release

Belgian microfinance institution microStart to benefit over 3,000 microenterprises through €30m EIF deal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with microStart, a microfinance institution in Belgium, to provide at least €30 million of financing for microenterprises in the country. The deal, supported by the EU’s InvestEU program, … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich to contribute expertise on sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship to BayZeN

(IN BRIEF) Six Bavarian universities have come together to establish the Bavarian University Sustainability Center (BayZeN) to promote inter-institutional networking and collaboration on sustainability issues. The Technical University of Munich (TUM) will contribute its expertise in sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship … Read the full press release

JA Europe, Intel, Abodoo, and Other Organizations Join EIT’s Ambitious Goal to Train One Million Europeans in Deep Tech by 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) has announced new pledges from Abodoo, Computer Vision Center Barcelona, Generation, Intel Corporation, JA Europe, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca to join the Deep … Read the full press release

Bloomberg and Junior Achievement Europe mentor even more students in 2023 with EU Women in Finance initiative

(IN BRIEF) Bloomberg has expanded its EU Women in Finance initiative, which aims to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in finance, following a successful first year. The initiative offers specialized training on capital markets and mentoring from … Read the full press release

Visa Back to Business global study: small businesses who embraced digital commerce and cross-border sales have weathered the pandemic better

New Visa research shows how essential digital capabilities are for SMBs to compete in a post pandemic world Amidst record rise of entrepreneurism, a new class of digitally-native small businesses emerge (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Visa (NYSE: … Read the full press release

EBRD highlights its strong commitment to promoting gender equality by joining initiative to step up women empowerment

2X Challenge plans to raise US$ 15 billion by end-2022 Enhancing women’s access to entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announces that it has joined the 2X … Read the full press release

TABS Score™ Expands its European Footprint; Begins Partnership Discussions Amongst Key Players in EU Venture Ecosystem

TABS Score™ Expands its European Footprint; Begins Partnership Discussions Amongst Key Players in EU Venture Ecosystem

The TABS Suite has added an EU-focused assessment that will more accurately be able to conduct diligence on companies based and operating in the European Union (PRESS RELEASE) MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., United States, 20-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — TABS Score™ has … Read the full press release

SEB welcomes former Bloomberg Stockholm Bureau Chief as its new Group Press Officer

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SEB announces the appointment of Niklas Magnusson as new Group Press Officer. Niklas is the former Bureau Chief for Bloomberg News in Stockholm. He will report to the Head of Communication, Frank Hojem. … Read the full press release

Piraeus Bank: the second training cycle of Project Future to begin on 8 March 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) ATHENS, 7-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Piraeus Bank starts accepting application for Project Future’s second training cycle. Submissions for the second training cycle can be sent at www.projectfuture.gr between March 8 and 22 2019. Project Future is Piraeus Bank’s … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group: ELITE and JobsOhio partner to accelerate growth of midmarket companies in Ohio

ELITE USA launches today; State of Ohio is first state in the United States to offer ELITE programme ELITE and JobsOhio sign a collaboration agreement to accelerate growth of midmarket companies in Ohio, supported by local network of partners Business … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group, the Grameen Creative Lab and Autostadt co-host an event for economic and social players in the Wolfsburg region

A joint event by the Volkswagen Group, the Grameen Creative Lab and Autostadt for economic and social players in the Wolfsburg region Pioneering platform for sustainable and socially responsible entrepreneurship Key topic: using commercial principles in response to social challenges … Read the full press release

MYTILINEOS and Athens University of Economics and Business to support the 9th Youth Entrepreneurship Summer School (YES program)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Initiatives ATHENS, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovation and entrepreneurship are two very important options that offer perspectives for a sustainable exit from the crisis, thus making the effort for their strengthening imperative for Greece. … Read the full press release

Newcastle, Durham, Northumbria and Sunderland universities to make a step change in delivering research to the marketplace

The North East’s universities are joining forces to commercialise research and boost the region’s economy after a Minister announced £4.9m in Government funding. NEWCASTLE, 03-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) award, made by Research England, will see Newcastle, … Read the full press release

TU Delft: Researcher Nima Tolou received the Prins Friso Engineering Award at the University of Groningen’s Engineering Center

Delft, Netherlands,  23-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Nima Tolou, researcher at the Department of Precision & Microsystems Engineering and co-founder of Flexous BV and Kinergizer BV, has been named the 2018 Engineer of the Year. He received the Prins Friso Engineering Award … Read the full press release

Startup Madeira Supports Entrepreneurship and Innovation With New Incubator

BRUSSELS, 24-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EBN Member Startup Madeira / BIC Madeira in its 20th anniversary opened a new incubator, on 12th of April at Ribeira Brava, (Madeira, Portugal), with the aim to overcome structural disadvantages in the region and increase capacity … Read the full press release

Zandre Campos Recipient Of Distinguished Business Excellence Award

CEO of ABO Capital receives special recognition from the African community LISBON, Portugal, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABO Capital, a leading international investment firm headquartered in Angola, announced today that its CEO Zandre Campos was named one of the Top … Read the full press release

EIT Digital bestows first doctorates addressing Europe’s need for entrepreneurial digital technology leaders

BRUSSELS, 19-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EIT Digital has granted its first doctorates to six students who have successfully completed a new PhD programme that trains world-class digital technology leaders with deep technical experience combined with a strong background in innovation, … Read the full press release

Universities of Sussex and Sheffield study: High wages lead to high levels of entrepreneurship

BRIGHTON, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Attempts by successive governments to boost entrepreneurship in areas with low rates of self-employment have largely failed, according to a new study by economists at the universities of Sussex and Sheffield. In a review of … Read the full press release

Sir Richard Branson backed groundbreaking interactive video start-up set to change the face of online video

Branson-backed start-up embeds slick interactivity into online video First commission from Virgin Media goes On The Line London, UK,  04-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Storygami, a groundbreaking interactive video company, launched today with the premiere of its first major commission. The new British company, … Read the full press release

EIB provides $150M loan to Vnesheconombank Russia

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending USD 150 million to Vnesheconombank (VEB) to finance its participation in the International Fund to Support Entrepreneurship that is being set up by VEB and KfW. EIB funds will enable … Read the full press release