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European Commission and EIB Group Add €22 Billion to InvestEU to Accelerate Strategic Investment Across the EU Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group have signed an agreement adding €22 billion in strategic financing under the InvestEU programme, reinforcing the EU’s flagship investment instrument and supporting key transformative investments across the European economy. … Read the full press release

ZEISS Partnership Enhances Bruntwood SciTech’s Innovation Ecosystem With Advanced Imaging Technology and Specialist Training

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS and Bruntwood SciTech have formed a strategic partnership to support life science research and innovation across the UK by giving researchers and growing companies access to advanced microscopy technology, technical training and expert application support. The collaboration … Read the full press release

EY Names Astera Labs Co-Founders Global Entrepreneur Winners for Advancing AI Data Center Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison, co-founders of Astera Labs, have been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 at a ceremony in Monaco. Selected from nearly 5,000 program participants, including 58 winners from 46 countries … Read the full press release

Germany’s entrepreneurial sector sees rising youth participation and stronger digital business growth, says KfW

(IN BRIEF) KfW Research has found that Germany’s entrepreneurial sector is becoming increasingly younger, with people under 30 now accounting for 40 per cent of all business founders. While overall business creation rose in 2025, growth was driven mainly by … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 montre que l’IA, les plateformes et les standards ouverts façonnent les nouveaux codes de la construction

Plus de 8 000 professionnels et plus de 250 intervenants confirment : BIM World reste la plateforme européenne de référence pour la construction et la planification numériques Durabilité et intelligence artificielle au cœur de toutes les scènes de discussion Autodesk, … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 zeigt: KI, Plattformen und offene Standards treiben die neue Bauordnung

Über 8.000 Fachbesucher und über 250 Redner zeigen: Die BIM World ist weiterhin Europas wichtigste Plattform für digitales Planen und Bauen Nachhaltigkeit und Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) prägten die zentrale Debatte auf allen Bühnen Autodesk, Nemetschek, Oracle & Co. präsentierten neue … Read the full press release

University of Bristol prepares to open Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus as cornerstone of UK’s largest regeneration project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will open its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in September 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s largest regeneration project. Built on the former Royal Mail site beside Bristol Temple Meads, the 38,000 … Read the full press release

First InvestEU Guarantee in Cyprus unlocks €62.5 million in new financing for SMEs and start-ups through EIF and Eurobank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has signed the first InvestEU Guarantee agreement in Cyprus through the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank, creating up to €62.5 million in new loans for SMEs and start-ups. Backed by EU support, … Read the full press release

EIB Group introduces TechEU Platform with fast-track financing tools to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has introduced the TechEU Platform, a new fast-track system aimed at accelerating financing access for start-ups, scale-ups, and innovative companies in Europe. Central to the platform is the “Investment Readiness Checker,” a … Read the full press release

Delivery Hero and Allied for Startups Team Up to Drive EU Scale-Up Policy Reform

(IN BRIEF) Delivery Hero has joined forces with Allied for Startups to promote policies that bolster Europe’s tech scale-ups. Drawing on Delivery Hero’s track record as a leading “founder factory,” the collaboration will pinpoint regulatory and funding challenges, channel entrepreneurial … 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

ETHSG Association Bridges Gap Between ETH Zurich and HSG Students to Foster Start-up Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The ETHSG association, founded in 2020, unites students from ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) to foster collaboration between business and technical expertise, with a focus on developing start-ups. Through workshops, company visits, and social … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces New Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen to Drive Sustainable Food Production

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled plans to open its Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, by 2027. This new facility is part of the company’s capital investment strategy and aims to support the food industry in tackling the challenges … Read the full press release

Unlocking the Multi-Million-Dollar Opportunities in Quantum Computing

(IN BRIEF) A new report by IDTechEx, “Quantum Computing Market 2025-2045: Technology, Trends, Players, Forecasts,” projects the quantum computing market to exceed $10 billion by 2045, growing at a 30% CAGR. Quantum computing is gaining traction through increased investments, commercial … Read the full press release

EIF and kompasbank Unlock €175 Million to Boost Danish SMEs and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Danish corporate bank kompasbank a/s have partnered to provide at least €175 million in new loans to Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Supported by the InvestEU programme, the three portfolio guarantee … Read the full press release

NatWest Group Champions Startup Growth with Expanded Accelerator Initiative

(IN BRIEF) NatWest plans to accept up to 2,500 entrepreneurs into its accelerator program in September, urging business owners seeking growth opportunities to apply. As the largest bank for startups in Great Britain, NatWest Group serves around one in five … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Bolsters Renewable Energy Ventures with Startup Acquisitions

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is acquiring three startups that previously participated in its TotalEnergies On acceleration program at STATION F in Paris. These acquisitions aim to accelerate the company’s expansion in the electricity sector and enhance its B2B offerings and renewable … Read the full press release

EIB Group Champions European Start-Ups at 2023 Web Summit

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, represented by EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and a team of finance and innovation experts, is set to spotlight its support for innovation and start-ups in Europe at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbon from … Read the full press release

EBRD Charts Course for Croatia’s Green Economy Transition and Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a five-year strategy for investment in Croatia. The strategy focuses on supporting competitiveness through innovation and good governance, accelerating Croatia’s transition to a green economy, and enhancing resilience … Read the full press release

Die Europäische Investitionsbank finanziert das neue Gebäude des BioSense-Instituts in Novi Sad für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Start-ups

(IN KÜRZE) Das BioSense Institute in Novi Sad hat ein neues Gebäude eröffnet, das moderne Einrichtungen für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Geschäftsvorhaben in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft und Biotechnologie bietet. Das 34-Millionen-Euro-Projekt wurde mit 14 Millionen Euro an EU-Zuschüssen, 20 Millionen Euro … Read the full press release