Tag Archives: partnership

QIAGEN Expands QIAstat-Dx Operations with New Innovation Hub in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is investing in a new innovation hub in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, to enhance its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform. Opening in 2026, the 8,000-square-meter site will house operations across research, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, focusing on advancing … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates the Launch of Riyadh Metro, Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has celebrated the launch of the Riyadh Metro, a major project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning 176 kilometers with six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots, the metro aims to transform urban mobility by reducing traffic … 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

EIB Partners with Caixa Geral de Depósitos to Boost Strategic Investments in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million guarantee to Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) to enhance financing for mid-cap companies and public entities in Portugal, aiming to generate up to €420 million in new investments. … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Back Nortegas with €80 Million to Boost Biomethane and Green Energy in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release

EU and EIB Launch €160 Million Green Investment Initiative to Boost Serbian SMEs and Jobs

(IN BRIEF) The European Union, in partnership with EIB Global, Banca Intesa, and Intesa Leasing, has unveiled a €160 million financial package to support Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. This initiative will fund green projects, renewable … Read the full press release

Zeewolde Wind Farm Partners with Rabobank and Eneco to Deliver Community-Owned Battery Park

(IN BRIEF) Zeewolde wind farm has partnered with Rabobank and Eneco to advance the construction of a large-scale battery park with a 65 MWh capacity, set to be among the largest in the Netherlands. Rabobank will fund the project through … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests SEK 530 Million in Eco-Friendly Mandelblomman Residential Project in Täby Park

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing SEK 530 million in Mandelblomman, a sustainable residential project in Täby Park near Stockholm. The development includes 156 apartments, a rooftop terrace, a green courtyard, and 75 parking spaces. Sustainability features include solar panels covering … 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

Thales Australia Partners with Disaster Relief Australia to Support Community Recovery Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia has partnered with Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), a veteran-led not-for-profit organization, to support disaster recovery efforts across the country. As part of the initiative, Thales’ 4,300 employees are eligible for two weeks of paid volunteer leave … Read the full press release

The Fulton Collective Launches “Heartland” Single to Support Samaritans Ireland This Christmas

(IN BRIEF) The Fulton Collective, a group of musicians including Nigel Rabbitte, Danny Price, and John Flattery, has partnered with Samaritans Ireland to release a new single, “Heartland,” this Christmas. Supported by ARO Logistics Ireland, all proceeds from the song’s … Read the full press release

Achmea and Lifetri Merge Pension and Life Portfolios to Form Leading Dutch Insurance Provider

(IN BRIEF) Achmea and Lifetri are merging their pension and life insurance portfolios to form Achmea Pension & Life Insurance N.V., creating one of the Netherlands’ top three providers in the sector, serving over 2.1 million customers. Sixth Street, Lifetri’s … Read the full press release

Sener’s Integral Role in the Landmark Riyadh Metro Project

(IN BRIEF) Sener played a pivotal role in the development of the Riyadh Metro, a landmark project spanning 176 kilometers with six automated lines and 85 stations, officially inaugurated on November 27, 2024, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Acquires Giant Cement to Boost U.S. Footprint and Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials North America is acquiring Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries for $600 million to expand its presence in the Southeastern U.S. and New England. The deal includes a cement plant in South Carolina, multiple … Read the full press release

RBS Selects Stadler to Deliver New Fleet for Solothurn-Bern Line

(IN BRIEF) RBS has selected Stadler to supply 20 new multiple-unit trains for the Solothurn-Bern RegioExpress line (RE5) between 2028 and 2030. The CHF 190 million contract aims to replace aging “Seconda” trains, increase capacity, and improve passenger comfort with … Read the full press release

Rotterdam-Singapore Green Corridor Advances Decarbonization with Successful Bio-Methane Pilot

(IN BRIEF) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) successfully completed its first pilot for bunkering mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam. Shell supplied 100 tonnes of LBM, made from waste-based feedstock, to CMA CGM’s LNG-powered … Read the full press release

BMT Expands Asia-Pacific Reach with Acquisition of Australian Maritime Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BMT has acquired Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), a Melbourne-based naval design and marine engineering consultancy, enhancing its capabilities in the defence and commercial maritime sectors. With a legacy of high-profile projects for the Royal Australian Navy and others, … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and TÜRKONFED Empower SMEs with Twin Transformation Initiative

  (IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in partnership with TÜRKONFED, has launched the New Horizons in Twin Transformation project to help SMEs in Türkiye adopt green and digital practices, enhancing their competitiveness and sustainability. The initiative includes workshops and panels across … Read the full press release

Research Project to Enhance Oats and Faba Beans for Plant-Based Food Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and food industry partners have launched the FABulOATS project to enhance oats and faba beans for plant-based food production using advanced genomic breeding technologies. The initiative aims to develop tailored crop varieties … Read the full press release

Centrica Acquires Belgian Battery Storage Project to Expand Green Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has acquired the Terhills battery storage project, an 18 MW facility in Belgium, from venture capital firm LRM as part of its strategy to boost green energy investments. The site, operational since 2018, has been optimised by … Read the full press release