Tag Archives: INNOVATION

BBVA Receives Top Honors from The Banker, Highlighting Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as the best bank in Spain by The Banker for the second time, highlighting its achievements in innovation, digitization, and sustainability. The bank also earned global recognition for financial inclusion through the BBVA Microfinance … Read the full press release

Hacktivists and Cyber Threats Take Center Stage in Security Navigator 2025 Report by Orange Cyberdefense

(IN BRIEF) Orange Cyberdefense’s Security Navigator 2025 report highlights the intensifying cyber threat landscape, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising hacktivism, and the dual-edged role of AI. A pro-Russian hacktivist group has launched over 6,600 attacks since 2022, primarily targeting Europe … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Protein Research Accelerates Crop Innovation at BASF

(IN BRIEF) BASF is leveraging groundbreaking advances in protein research, driven by the recent Nobel Prize-winning developments in computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker’s work with Rosetta and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s creation of AlphaFold2 are transforming … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Celebrates Production of One Million Battery Systems at Mladá Boleslav Plant

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has reached a major milestone by producing its one-millionth high-voltage battery system at its Mladá Boleslav plant. Since starting production in 2019 with batteries for the plug-in hybrid Superb iV, the company now focuses exclusively on … Read the full press release

ENTSO-E Celebrates 15 Years of Advancing Europe’s Clean Energy Transition and Grid Integration

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, highlighting its role in creating a clean, reliable, and competitive power system for Europe. Since its establishment in 2009, ENTSO-E has united 40 … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and Ampere Partner to Deliver Advanced Silicon Carbide Power Modules for Next-Generation EVs

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Ampere, Renault Group’s EV division, have entered a multi-year agreement to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere’s next-generation electric powertrains starting in 2026. This partnership focuses on developing an advanced powerbox to enhance EV … Read the full press release

AWS and SAP Unveil GROW with SAP on AWS Marketplace to Streamline Cloud ERP Adoption and Boost AI-Driven Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AWS and SAP have launched GROW with SAP on AWS, a new offering available through AWS Marketplace that simplifies the adoption of SAP’s S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This cloud-native ERP solution reduces deployment time from years to months … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Modernize Governador Parigot de Souza Hydropower Plant, Boosting Brazil’s Clean Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) to modernize the Governador Parigot de Souza hydropower plant in Curitiba, Brazil. The project will include upgrades to key components such as Pelton turbines, generators, and electrical systems, … Read the full press release

SCCT Expansion Milestone: Arrival of High-Tech Cranes Signals Commitment to Innovation and Trade Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has reached a significant milestone in its expansion project with the arrival of advanced equipment, including four Super Post-Panamax quay cranes and six electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes. These cutting-edge tools, capable … Read the full press release

ABB Acquires SIB to Strengthen Cable Protection and Electrification Portfolio Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) ABB has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a French manufacturer of premium cable glands and electrical products, to expand its portfolio of electrification and cable protection solutions. This acquisition strengthens ABB’s presence in specialized markets such as … Read the full press release

Vodafone Recognized for Leadership in Responsible Sourcing of Conflict Minerals

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has been recognized as a “Responsible Minerals Front-Runner” by Development International for its exemplary efforts in ethical sourcing of conflict minerals (3TG: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold). The company ensures that products such as routers, IoT devices, … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €400 Million to Boost SMEs, Sustainability, and Economic Growth in Czech Republic and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release

EIB Supports University of Latvia with €25 Million Loan for Green Campus Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sistafund with €30 Million Investment to Champion Gender Diversity in Venture Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Sistafund, a venture capital initiative championing gender diversity in European startups. Targeting a total of €100 million, Sistafund invests in early-stage companies where women hold at least 30% … Read the full press release

Continental Drives Sustainability Forward with Recycled PET Bottles in Tire Production

(IN BRIEF) Continental is expanding the use of recycled polyester yarn made from PET bottles in its tire production, increasing the average recycled material content by three percent across many tire lines. This innovation, driven by the company’s ContiRe.Tex technology, … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Restructures European Operations to Enhance Competitiveness and Focus on Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler AG is restructuring its European operations to enhance competitiveness and align with industry changes. Key measures include closing the Berndorf, Austria, facility and shifting production to more cost-efficient sites, consolidating operations at Brasov, Romania, and realigning production … Read the full press release

MAHLE Leads €5.1 Million Hydrogen Powertrain Initiative for Sustainable Construction and Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is leading a €5.1 million, three-year project funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to develop hydrogen-based powertrain solutions for construction and agricultural machinery. The initiative, involving partners like DEUTZ, KIT, and Claas, … Read the full press release

Barco Brings Belgian Innovation to Life with Spectacular Projection on Christ the Redeemer in Rio

(IN BRIEF) Barco will showcase its advanced projection technology in a stunning video mapping event on Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as part of Belgium’s economic mission to Brazil led by HRH Princess Astrid from November 23 to … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification Services for Key Smart Home Protocols to Boost Global IoT Integration

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Shenzhen has been authorized to provide comprehensive testing services for key wireless communication protocols, including Thread, Matter 1.4, and Zigbee-compliant platforms. This authorization strengthens TÜV Rheinland’s leadership in wireless device certification, supporting the growing demand for … Read the full press release

Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics, Advancing Leadership in Cell Therapy Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release