Tag Archives: INNOVATION

FrieslandCampina Ingredients President Ermens to Retire After 42 Years; Lindeboom Named Successor

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina Ingredients President Herman Ermens will retire on 1 October 2025 after a 42-year career marked by innovation, quality improvements, and team building. Anne Peter Lindeboom, currently Managing Director Innovation for the Ingredients group, will assume the presidency. … Read the full press release

ISS to Deliver Integrated Facility Services for VELUX Across 12 European Countries from Late 2025

(IN BRIEF) ISS has entered a five-year partnership with VELUX Group to deliver integrated facility services—covering cleaning, waste management, catering, reception, and outdoor maintenance—across 12 Northern and Central European countries. Deployment begins in Denmark on 1 October 2025, with full … Read the full press release

Brenntag Partners with Wissensfabrik to Boost STEM Education Nationwide

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has partnered with Wissensfabrik to back STEM education in German schools through financial aid and operational support for practical workshops and teaching materials. This collaboration, kicking off in 2025, enhances Brenntag’s ongoing educational initiatives and contributes to … Read the full press release

Telstra’s muru-D Labs and Nokia Open Network APIs on Network as Code Platform for Developers

(IN BRIEF) Telstra’s muru-D Labs and Nokia have teamed up to expose a curated set of Telstra network APIs through Nokia’s Network as Code developer portal, offering both live and simulated endpoints. The collaboration addresses enterprise use cases—event traffic management, … Read the full press release

EIF Backs €100 Million Orbit Growth Debt II Fund for Non-Dilutive Tech Financing in Czechia, Poland and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The EIF is investing up to €20 million in Orbit Growth Debt II, a new €100 million private credit fund managed by Orbit Capital, focused on non-dilutive senior debt financing for growth-stage tech and tech-enabled SMEs and small … Read the full press release

EIB Triples Defence SME Financing to €3 Billion with First Deutsche Bank Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is tripling its intermediated lending for European defence-industry suppliers from €1 billion to €3 billion. It has signed an inaugural €500 million loan agreement with Deutsche Bank, which will provide €1 billion in credit lines to … Read the full press release

BIL Renews Sponsorship for Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg to Support Emerging Talent

(IN BRIEF) Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) has renewed its sponsorship for Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg (CYEL), a competition that celebrates the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of young Luxembourgers. As the main sponsor since 2020, BIL remains committed to fostering … Read the full press release

Stina Ehrensvärd Named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 for Groundbreaking Work in Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Stina Ehrensvärd, co-founder of Yubico, has been named the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. She was recognized for her visionary leadership in revolutionizing internet security and advancing Yubico’s mission to make the internet safer. Stina’s work … Read the full press release

UniCredit Partners with Herzog & de Meuron to Design New Sustainable Headquarters in Milan

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has partnered with Herzog & de Meuron to design a new headquarters in Milan’s Scalo Farini area, a key site in one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects. The new campus will feature offices, green spaces, residences, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Bulgarian city Burgas to Launch Cutting-Edge Scientific Campus to Support Local Universities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement with Burgas to provide advisory services for the development of a state-of-the-art scientific campus, which is set to open in 2027. The campus, which will serve four universities in … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Receives FDA Clearance for Updated 5008X CAREsystem, Expanding High-Volume Hemodiafiltration in U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated 5008X CAREsystem with additional features, enabling the introduction of high-volume hemodiafiltration therapy across the U.S. This new therapy, proven to reduce mortality rates by 23% in patients, … Read the full press release

GTT Receives Approvals in Principle for Ethane-Optimised Containment Systems Mark III Slim™ and NO96 Slim™ from Bureau Veritas

(IN BRIEF) GTT has secured two Approvals in Principle from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its Mark III Slim™ and NO96 Slim™ ethane-optimised cargo containment systems. These new systems are tailored to meet the needs of Very Large Ethane … Read the full press release

Nokia Leads €90 Million PROACTIF Consortium to Drive Innovation in Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will lead the PROACTIF consortium, a European project aimed at enhancing technology resilience and leadership in emergency management and critical infrastructure. The project, expected to generate €90 million in revenue by 2035, brings together 42 European companies … Read the full press release

Borealis Appoints Key Commercial Leaders to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Polyolefins and Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of four senior leaders in its commercial division, all reporting directly to EVP Craig Arnold. The new executives are Thomas Reutter as Senior Vice President of Polyolefins, Christopher McArdle as Vice President of … Read the full press release

Yusuf Demiral Joins Standard Chartered as Global Head of WRB Data, Analytics & AI

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has appointed Yusuf Demiral as the Global Head of Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) Data, Analytics & AI, a newly created position aimed at enhancing the client journey through data and AI. With over 25 years … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ’s Innovative PrimeLineHyTAD Technology Powers Sustainable Tissue Production at Chongqing Longjing Paper

(IN BRIEF) Chongqing Longjing Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully launched the first-ever ANDRITZ PrimeLineHyTAD tissue machine, a cutting-edge technology designed to reduce fiber and energy consumption in premium tissue production. The machine’s efficiency and environmental benefits align with market demands … Read the full press release

Metriks AI Successfully Lists on Euronext Growth Milan, Raising €4.2 Million

(IN BRIEF) Metriks AI has successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan, marking the 11th listing on the exchange for 2025. The AI-focused company raised €4.2 million in its placement phase and aims to expand its integrated digital solutions for SMEs … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Teknia for €30 Million Loan to Support Sustainable Manufacturing in the Automotive Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €30 million loan to Teknia, a Spanish automotive component manufacturer, to support its research and development efforts in sustainable manufacturing technologies across Europe. The loan will help Teknia reduce CO2 … Read the full press release

SIX Group Chairman Thomas Wellauer to Conclude Term at AGM 2026

(IN BRIEF) Thomas Wellauer, Chairman of the Board of Directors at SIX Group, has announced that he will not stand for re-election at the AGM in 2026. Under his leadership since 2020, SIX has seen significant strategic and operational advancements, … Read the full press release

Protergia Launches Protergia Picasso to Revolutionize Greece’s Energy Market with Fixed Monthly Payments

(IN BRIEF) Protergia, Greece’s largest private energy provider, has launched Protergia Picasso, a game-changing electricity product offering consumers the ability to pay a fixed monthly rate for their electricity bill over a year. This new product reflects Protergia’s rebranding around … Read the full press release