Tag Archives: INNOVATION

BBVA Secures Top Latin America Banking Award, Strengthens Leadership in Argentina and Peru

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has once again been named ‘Best Bank in Latin America’ by The Banker, marking its second consecutive win and recognizing its leadership in innovation, sustainability and digital banking. The bank also received Best Bank awards for its … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin strengthens student motorsport engineering programmes through new collaboration with Eddie Jordan Foundation

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin has formed a new partnership with The Eddie Jordan Foundation to support students in Formula Trinity, the university’s student-run motorsport engineering team. The collaboration focuses on upskilling, industry connections, event collaboration, and career pathway support, … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 montre que l’IA, les plateformes et les standards ouverts façonnent les nouveaux codes de la construction

Plus de 8 000 professionnels et plus de 250 intervenants confirment : BIM World reste la plateforme européenne de référence pour la construction et la planification numériques Durabilité et intelligence artificielle au cœur de toutes les scènes de discussion Autodesk, … Read the full press release

Industry milestone marked as TÜV Rheinland honours Storage Tank and AlarmKPI innovators at EEMUA 2025

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services UK marked 75 years of industry contribution at the EEMUA Annual Dinner 2025, where two rising professionals from within the company were celebrated for their achievements. Sam Williamson received the Early Years Industry Award … Read the full press release

Henkel Strengthens Global Collaboration with 2025 Supplier Awards Highlighting Leadership in Sustainability, Innovation and Resilient Supply

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has presented its 2025 Supplier Awards to Synthomer, Dow and Kolon Industries, recognising outstanding contributions in sustainability, innovation and supply resilience. Synthomer earned the Sustainability Award for its emissions-reduction initiatives and collaboration with Henkel on … Read the full press release

EIF and ALTUM expand financing partnership to deliver €66 million in accessible study loans for Latvian students

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and ALTUM have launched a new cooperation supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme to improve access to study loans for students in Latvia. The agreement will make up to €66 million available between 2026 … Read the full press release

Innovation and Craftsmanship Define Bang & Olufsen’s Centenary Vision for the Future of Sound

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th anniversary by focusing on enduring craftsmanship, timeless design, and sustainable luxury. Rather than reflecting solely on its rich history, the Danish audio brand is using the centenary to launch the next … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering Unveils Complete Electric Drive Solution for Marine Applications with Record Power Density and Plug-and-Play Integration

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering has launched the Electric Drive for Marine applications (EDM), a comprehensive plug-and-play solution designed to simplify the electrification of recreational and commercial vessels. Delivering 160 hp and a record-setting power density of 0.7 kW/kg, the EDM … Read the full press release

New Era for PUMA CATch UP as the Sports Brand Relaunches Its Online Magazine with a Fresh Design and Strategic Vision

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has relaunched its online magazine CATch UP with a bold new design and editorial focus, showcasing the company’s innovations, corporate culture, and strategic vision as it embarks on a transformation to become a top-three global sports brand. … Read the full press release

EIF and Erste Bank Croatia Expand Support for Innovative SMEs with New €100 Million Guarantee Extension

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Erste Bank Croatia have expanded their partnership with a new €100 million guarantee extension under the EU’s InvestEU Portfolio Guarantee. This initiative brings the total EIF-backed financing for innovative SMEs and small … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University begins construction of new interdisciplinary research facility for life-inspired molecular systems

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg University has started construction of its new €70 million Life-inspired Engineering Molecular Systems (LEMS) facility, a landmark interdisciplinary research building that will unite engineering, natural, and life sciences. Located on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus, LEMS will … Read the full press release

Roland Berger enters Australian market with new Sydney office to drive Asia-Pacific growth

(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, expanding the firm’s international network to all six continents. The new office, led by an experienced local team, strengthens the consultancy’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and supports … Read the full press release

Egis strengthens 10N Collective’s global design network through new leadership at U+A and Omrania

(IN BRIEF) Egis Group’s 10N Collective has strengthened its international design network with new leadership appointments at U+A and Omrania. At U+A, Tiago Sampaio takes on the role of Design Principal, Ahmad Chouman becomes Principal – Project Operations, and Eugine … Read the full press release

Industry veteran Steven Polmans joins Swissport to lead global cargo operations and strategic expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans as its new Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective 15 November 2025, to lead the company’s international cargo operations and strengthen its global strategy. With over two decades of experience, Polmans brings extensive … Read the full press release

Germany’s Largest Battery Storage System to Rise in Gundremmingen as RWE Expands Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) RWE will invest €230 million to build Germany’s largest battery storage system at the Gundremmingen energy site in Bavaria, transforming the former nuclear power plant area into a center for renewable energy innovation. The 400 MW facility, featuring … Read the full press release

Brenntag and Givaudan Join Forces to Bring Innovative Active Ingredients to Thailand’s Beauty and Personal Care Industry

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has entered a new partnership with Givaudan to distribute active cosmetic ingredients across Thailand’s fast-growing beauty and personal care markets. The agreement expands Brenntag’s specialty portfolio, supported by its Thailand Application and Innovation Centre, which provides formulation … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Global AI Capabilities with Full Deployment of ADA Across Its International Network

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has finalized the worldwide deployment of its ADA (Analytics + Data + AI) platform, now live in all regions except Turkey. Built entirely on AWS cloud infrastructure, ADA unifies BBVA’s global data operations under a single architecture … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Appoints Danish MP Simon Kollerup to Its Board to Enhance Policy and Innovation Links

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University (AAU) has appointed Danish Member of Parliament Simon Kollerup, former Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, as its new external board member. Currently serving as Chair of the Finance Committee and Defence Spokesperson, Kollerup brings … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Earns Top-Tier EcoVadis Recognition with Platinum Medal for Excellence in Responsible Business Practices

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment, achieving an improved score of 86 out of 100 and ranking within the top one percent of companies assessed globally. The recognition reflects the company’s … Read the full press release

TUM Expands Research Frontiers with Endowed Chairs in AI Protein Design and Technology-Driven Marketing Supported by Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM), with the support of the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft, has established two endowed professorships in Marketing & Technology and AI-Guided Protein Design. Behavioral scientist Dr. David Finken joins TUM from ETH Zurich to … Read the full press release