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Five core reasons for a startup or scaleup to collaborate with a research institution

Five core reasons for a startup or scaleup to collaborate with a research institution

Essential blog article by Jussi Manninen is the Executive Vice President of VTT's Carbon Neutral Solutions business area, and responsible for VTT's Sustainability policy Turning a promising innovation into a market-ready solution is no small feat for any startup or scaleup company. Structuring R&D, piloting and prototyping, investing in infrastructure, and protecting one's intellectual property…
Respaldo a la investigación pionera, desde la lucha contra la enfermedad de Parkinson al desarrollo de plantas resistentes a la sequía

Supporting pioneering research, from fighting Parkinson’s disease to developing drought-resistant plants

For over 40 years, the European Union has supported cutting-edge science, research and innovation. By driving scientific progress, the EU R&I programme helps to tackle some of the most important challenges facing Europe, from cancer to climate change. This CORDIS Results Pack on Horizon in Denmark highlights the impact of EU funding in fostering scientific…
Hewlett Packard enterprise acknowledges Indra Group’s global leadership of complex technological projects that contribute to economic development

Hewlett Packard enterprise acknowledges Indra Group’s global leadership of complex technological projects that contribute to economic development

US multinational HPE presents the Group with the “2025 System Integrator of the Year” award, which bears out its experience and excellence in the realisation of high-impact projects undertaken in complex circumstances and environments around the world Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has presented Indra Group with the “2025 System Integrator of the Year” award, in…

Fujitsu unveils AI-powered presentation technology, enabling automated multilingual and customizable presentations

Fujitsu AI Auto Presentation supports creation of presentations in over 30 languages and will be available as a Microsoft 365 Copilot AI agent Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new technology which enables AI avatars to carry out presentations and handle audience questions. The technology, a core component of Fujitsu’s AI service Fujitsu…
Startup’s biosensor makes drug development and manufacturing cheaper

Startup’s biosensor makes drug development and manufacturing cheaper

Protein sensor developed by alumna-founded Advanced Silicon Group can be used for research and quality control in biomanufacturing In the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, ELISA tests provide critical quality control during drug development and manufacturing. The tests can precisely quantify protein levels, but they also require hours of work by trained technicians and specialized equipment.…

Supporting cooperation between Europe and Japan on AI-driven

Meiji University and the Spanish company Tecnalia have published a document of great future value.manufacturing technologies The EU-Japan.AI project was launched in 2021 to advance long-term cooperation and knowledge sharing between the EU and Japan for AI-driven innovation in manufacturing. To do this, the project consortium created an open web-based platform that would connect all…
Estand de Madrid Innovation en 4YFN con Ángel Niño moderando una mesa de debate

Madrid Strengthens Its Position as an Innovation and Startup Hub

During 4YFN, at the Madrid Innovation stand, the Councilor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ángel Niño, presented the new Sandbox, an initiative within Madrid Innovation to drive technological experimentation in the city, as well as the support available for startups. Madrid is strongly committed to innovation and entrepreneurship, positioning itself as one of the leading cities…
Developing economies face weak growth, high debt, and trade challenges as the global economy stabilizes, according to the latest World Bank report

Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog

World Bank report warns of insufficient growth for wealth redistribution. Developing economies—which fuel 60 percent of global growth—are projected to finish the first quarter of the 21st century with the weakest long-term growth outlook since 2000, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Even as the global economy stabilizes in the next…
Una ciudad muy activa

A Very Active City

Ten companies selected by Barcelona Activa reflect an explosion of talent that reaffirms its leadership and innovative approach Barcelona Activa, the city's local economic development agency, is heading into the future at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 with a selection of innovative companies from the city. These firms showcase the technological potential and…
This is how Evertreen guides companies on their journey towards sustainability

This is how Evertreen guides companies on their journey towards sustainability

Founded in 2020 by two young entrepreneurs, Daniele Ciufo and Luca Giordaniello, Evertreen emerged from their backgrounds in finance, where they gained the expertise that now drives the platform’s growth Companies worldwide are under increasing pressure from customers and investors to adopt sustainable practices. This challenge is especially tough for small businesses, which often struggle…