Tag Archives: research and development

EIB TechEU Programme Launches in Austria with Major Financing Agreement Supporting AMAG’s Research and Green Manufacturing Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing a €75 million loan to AMAG Austria Metall AG to support research, digitalisation and environmentally sustainable manufacturing at its Ranshofen plant in Upper Austria. The financing represents the first EIB operation in … Read the full press release

TechEU Debut in Austria Sees EIB Back AMAG Investments in Research Digitalisation and Green Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing AMAG Austria Metall AG with a €75 million loan to fund research, digitalisation, and greener production methods at its Ranshofen facility, forming part of a wider €168 million investment programme running from … Read the full press release

Henkel Celebrates Global Female Excellence in Hair Science with Fourth Martha Schwarzkopf Award Ceremony in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has presented the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science for the fourth time, honoring international female scientists whose work advances hair and scalp research. The awards ceremony in Düsseldorf recognized three career stages: Lifetime Contribution, Distinguished … Read the full press release

The London Cancer Hub Receives Planning Approval for Major Life-Sciences Expansion in Sutton

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has welcomed Sutton Council’s approval of ambitious plans led by Aviva Capital Partners and Socius to create around one million square feet of new life-sciences research and laboratory space across a 12-acre site … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Unveils Major Long-Term Investment to Strengthen China as a Global Hub for Life Sciences Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has announced a $15 billion investment in China through 2030 to expand research, development and manufacturing capabilities, supporting its long-term growth strategy and global pipeline in advanced treatment modalities such as cell therapy and radioconjugates. The investment … Read the full press release

Jake Morris Takes Leadership of ZF’s UK R&D Hub as Group Advances Mobility Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Jake Morris as Site Leader of its UK Research and Development Hub in Solihull, effective January 1, 2026. With more than 25 years at ZF, Morris brings deep experience in steering technologies, portfolio strategy, … Read the full press release

Kazakhstan set to host Orzax Türkiye’s first international food supplement plant with EBRD support

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has agreed to lend up to €25 million to Orzax Central Asia to finance the construction of a greenfield food supplement manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan region. The project marks Orzax Türkiye’s first international production base … Read the full press release

ZF LIFETEC Expands Michigan Facility with Next-Generation Crash Simulation and Safety Testing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC has opened a cutting-edge technology and testing center in Washington, Michigan, enhancing its capacity to develop next-generation passive safety systems. The facility, which integrates prototype development, engineering, and testing operations, features a new servo-controlled sled system … Read the full press release

Bayer strengthens natural health research with advanced phytomedicines lab in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has officially opened a modern laboratory in Darmstadt, Germany, designed to accelerate research and development in phytomedicines and biotics, with a particular focus on Iberogast and future plant-based health innovations. The facility will enable rapid prototyping, foster … Read the full press release

Thales secures major EIB financing to advance next-generation radar and aeronautics technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €450 million loan to Thales to fund its aeronautics and radar research and development programme through 2027. This initiative aims to enhance civil and military flight safety, modernise radar equipment, and … Read the full press release

Pearson Opens London Innovation Lab to Pioneer AI and XR‑Powered Learning Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has launched a global innovation Lab in its London headquarters to spearhead research and development in Generative AI, immersive learning, and extended reality. Led by CTO Dave Treat, the Lab will co‑develop scalable educational solutions with customers … Read the full press release

Itepekimab Shows Positive Results in COPD Phase 3 Study, Reducing Exacerbations in AERIFY-1 Trial

(IN BRIEF) Itepekimab, developed by Sanofi and Regeneron, met its primary endpoint in the AERIFY-1 phase 3 study for COPD, showing a 27% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations at 52 weeks. However, the AERIFY-2 study did not achieve the … Read the full press release

Valio Leads Food 2.0 Initiative to Create a Sustainable, Resource-Efficient Food System in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Valio is leading the Food 2.0 initiative, a five-year research and development program focused on building a sustainable and resource-efficient food system in Finland. With over 170 partners, Food 2.0 is investing 100 million euros in R&D, aiming … Read the full press release

dsm-firmenich Unveils Princeton Baking Innovation Center to Revolutionize Bakery Product Development and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has officially opened its Princeton Baking Innovation Center in New Jersey to foster faster, more efficient product development in the baking sector. The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by a team of experts focused … 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

Stadler Secures Berlin Plant’s Future with Landmark Collective Labor Agreement and 2032 Location Guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Stadler’s Berlin plant has secured its future with a new collective labor agreement reached between management, employee representatives, and IG Metall. Announced on 11 April 2025, the agreement includes a location guarantee until 2032, ensuring stability and job … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Unveils BioCircleToZero: Pioneering a Sustainable Revolution in Wood Valorization

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has launched BioCircleToZero, an innovative R&D program aimed at doubling the value derived from wood without increasing tree harvesting. Supported by Business Finland’s 10 million-euro grant and an additional 20 million euros for its partners, the initiative … Read the full press release

Andritz and Schuler Unveil Strategic Alliance to Transform Metal Processing

(IN BRIEF) Andritz and Schuler have today unveiled their new joint venture, the Schuler Andritz Group, signaling a significant advancement in the metals industry. The alliance brings together Andritz’s global engineering and digitalization capabilities with Schuler’s advanced metal forming technology. … Read the full press release

Roche and Genentech Unveil Cutting-Edge R&D Hub at Harvard Campus to Revolutionize Healthcare Research

(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, establishing a hub that will drive breakthroughs in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism research while also leveraging data science and AI … Read the full press release

Syngenta Expands Biologicals R&D with Key Acquisition and New Production Facility in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release