Tag Archives: R&D

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

New Quantum Partnership between Vodafone and ORCA Computing Aims to Cut Cable Costs and Accelerate Broadband Design

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and ORCA Computing have teamed up to explore quantum-powered solutions for optimising broadband network expansions. By running Vodafone’s network-planning software on ORCA’s ORCA PT-2 photonic quantum computer, the collaboration seeks to reduce cable lengths, refine mobile base-station … 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

New Research Shows How Skin Bacteria May Impact Stress and Mood, Unveiling a Link Between Skin Health and Mental Wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Unilever, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, has revealed a potential link between the skin microbiome and psychological wellbeing. The research found that higher levels of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium, especially on the … Read the full press release

MAHLE’s Global Biomobility Center Advances Sustainable Mobility with Key Projects in Brazil and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE celebrates the first anniversary of its Global Biomobility Center in São Paulo, Brazil, emphasizing its role in advancing biofuels and biomaterials for sustainable mobility. The center has launched eight development projects with customers and research institutes, focusing … Read the full press release

BASF Shifts Strategy in Copper Hydrometallurgy to Enhance Sustainability and Processing Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) BASF is making a strategic shift in its copper hydrometallurgy business to meet the rising demand for copper and the need for sustainable processing solutions. The company is advancing its LixTRA™ product line and enhancing its leaching aids … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Acquires TeleAlarm to Strengthen Senior Care Business and Expand Remote Care Technology Offering

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired TeleAlarm Group, a provider of remote care technology based in Leipzig, Germany. TeleAlarm’s solutions, which combine hardware and software to support independent living in the social care and home care sectors, will complement ASSA … Read the full press release

ENERCON Achieves Milestone with First Kilowatt Hour Fed Into Grid from E-175 EP5 E2 Prototype

(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has successfully commissioned the E-175 EP5 E2 prototype at the Wachendorf site in Lower Saxony, marking a key milestone in the turbine’s development. The E-175 EP5 E2, with a rated power of 7.0 MW and a rotor … Read the full press release

Ericsson to Boost R&D Operations in Japan, Creating Up to 300 Jobs and Strengthening the Nation’s Digital Future

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson is expanding its research and development operations in Japan, with an investment expected to create up to 300 high-skilled telecom jobs. This move is part of Ericsson’s broader strategy to strengthen Japan’s role in its global connectivity … Read the full press release

KfW Report Highlights Use of Patents and Trademarks as Collateral in SMEs, With Potential for Growth in Germany

  (IN BRIEF) A moderate percentage of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany own patents or trademark rights, with 9% holding trademarks and 3% owning patents. Patents are more common in larger, R&D-focused, or internationally operating companies, while trademarks … Read the full press release

Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Funding from EIB to Expand Digital Therapeutics and AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Sets Record in Patents and R&D Investment on World Intellectual Property Day

(IN BRIEF) On World Intellectual Property Day 2025, thyssenkrupp highlighted its innovation success with a record 422 patent applications in fiscal year 2023/24. The company also maintained strong investments in research and development, with €690 million spent in the same … Read the full press release

SUEZ and CNRS Forge Five-Year Research Partnership to Develop Innovative Circular and Decarbonisation Solutions for Sustainable Resource Management and Environmental Impact Reduction

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and the CNRS have signed a comprehensive five-year framework agreement that will merge their R&D efforts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for resource management and decarbonisation technologies. Announced during the 3rd SUEZ Innovation Day, the partnership will … Read the full press release

Nordex Validates Enhanced Rotor Blade Performance and Lightning Protection Through Comprehensive IEC 61400 Testing

(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has completed an extensive 11-month testing program for a rotor blade of its N175/6.X wind turbine model. The tests, conducted at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, involved static load and fatigue tests that … Read the full press release

Hydro to Bolster European Energy Networks with New Wire Rod Casthouse in Karmøy

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has unveiled plans to invest in a new wire rod casthouse at its Karmøy aluminium smelter in Norway, aiming to supply aluminium for Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. With a production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per year, the … Read the full press release

Wabtec Acquires Dellner Couplers from EQT VIII Fund for EUR 890 Million, Strengthening Global Rail Safety

(IN BRIEF) EQT VIII Fund has agreed to sell Dellner Couplers to Wabtec Corporation for approximately EUR 890 million. Under EQT’s ownership since 2019, Dellner evolved from a family-owned company in Sweden into a global leader in train connection systems … Read the full press release

BASF Unveils Advanced Facility in Ludwigshafen to Drive Catalyst Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BASF inaugurated a new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on December 12, 2024. The facility is purpose-built to accelerate the pilot-scale production of chemical catalysts and drive innovation in solids processing technologies. By incorporating … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Peugeot Sport Renew Partnership to Enhance Hypercar Performance and Drive Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has renewed its partnership with Peugeot Sport to continue the development of the 9X8 Hypercar for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), focusing on leveraging AI technologies to enhance performance and reduce Peugeot Sport’s carbon footprint. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Strengthens Aitex’s Textile Recycling Capabilities with Advanced reXline Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, enhancing the center’s capabilities for textile recycling research and development. The installation will support Aitex’s efforts to process a variety of raw materials, specifically … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and TotalEnergies Forge Historic PPA to Power Operations with 100% Renewable Energy in France

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has signed its first physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies to secure renewable energy for its operations in France. The 15-year contract will deliver 1.5 TWh of clean power from two new wind and solar farms, … Read the full press release