Bringing you news and information from the European Commission The Commission represents and upholds the interests of the EU as a whole, and is independent of national governments. The European Commission prepares legislation for adoption by the Council (representing the member countries) and the Parliament (representing the citizens). It administers the budget and the policy programmes (agriculture, fisheries, research etc.) in cooperation with authorities in the member countries. Visit http://www.europa.eu/ if you want to learn more about the EU, or call the free service number 00 800 6789 10 11 from anywhere in the EU, they speak all 24 official …

Sectors: European Union

Building a future we can all trust. Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cybersecurity & Digital identity. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G. Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion. Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space, Cybersecurity, …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Defence and Aerospace

[Automatic translation follows] Making smart buildings an asset for territories, businesses and occupants. Created in 2012, the Smart Buildings Alliance works every day to make smart buildings an asset for territories, businesses and occupants. Unique in its transversality, openness and the diversity of its 450 member companies and organizations, the SBA structures its actions around 3 pillars: Smart Home (collective residential housing), Smart Building (tertiary building) and Smart City (intelligent city and territory). Claiming for more than 10 years a strong commitment to responsible digital technology, the SBA advocates technological neutrality while promoting the interoperability of systems, the pooling of …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Funding a green future for Europe #CINEA_EU #EUGreenDeal The European Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Executive Agency (CINEA) is the successor organisation of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA). Officially established on 15 February 2021, it has started its activities on 1 April 2021 in order to implement parts of certain EU programmes: (a) Innovation Fund; (b) Connecting Europe Facility: Transport and Energy; (c) Horizon Europe: Pillar II, cluster 5: Climate, energy and mobility; (d) LIFE: Nature and biodiversity; Circular economy and quality of life; Climate change mitigation and adaptation; Clean energy transition; (e) Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism; (f) Public …

The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA is an international organisation with 22 Member States. By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, it can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. ESA's 22 Member States are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, …

Sectors: Defence and Aerospace

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people. Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients'​ businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm …

Sectors: Consulting, audit

We're a global initiative that's here to make all fashion good - as an innovation platform and a convenor for change. Fashion for Good is the global initiative that’s here to make all fashion good. By sparking and scaling innovation, by offering practical action in the form of support, funding and roadmaps, and by fostering sector-wide collaboration rather than competition, we enable the daring invention and widespread adoption of good fashion practice. With an Innovation Hub in Amsterdam that supports a global network of change makers, we are reimagining how fashion is designed, made, worn and reused for the good …

A 100%-no-strings-attached startup accelerator. Mission-driven & always supporting courageous entrepreneurs. Join us! Start it @KBC supports and promotes innovative and scalable entrepreneurship and, with over 1000 startups, is Belgium's largest startup community. To achieve this, the community concludes partnerships with organizations and companies that adopt the same pay-it-forward mentality. This way, Start it @KBC is building an ecosystem and a dynamic network of startups, scale-ups, incubators, accelerators, mentors, VCs, supporting partners and strategic partners. Start it @KBC is constantly reshaping, expanding and improving its offering in co-creation with the startups. The community has hubs in Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt, Leuven, Kortrijk, …

[Automatic translation follows] Together let's develop the digital economy DIGITAL AQUITAINE is the association that works for the economic development of companies and other players in the digital sector in Aquitaine (training, research, etc.). Digital Aqutaine operates like a competitiveness cluster and acts as a HUB that brings together skills and initiatives in Aquitaine. Its main missions focus on: - The emergence of large-scale collaborative projects with the aim of visibility, animation and promotion of the sector at the regional, national and international levels. - The creation of wealth and employment in the region. DIGITAL AQUITAINE is an association created …

[Automatic translation follows] The information and meeting network for professionals in the sustainable construction and city sector The first European portal for professionals in construction and sustainable development, Construction 21 is an open collaborative platform, available to French stakeholders to make their know-how and actions visible in France and Europe. This tool of general interest thus contributes to the dissemination of best practices in construction and sustainable development. Funded by the European Union and actively supported by France GBC, Construction21 is available in 7 languages ​​(French, English, Italian, German, Spanish, Lithuanian and Romanian). Everyone is concerned!!! Whether you are Architects, …

Sectors: Construction Media

We empower individuals by improving digital human rights and the right to self-determination regarding personal data MyData is a human-centred approach to personal data management that combines industry need to data with digital human rights. The purpose is to empower individuals by improving digital human rights and the right to self-determination regarding personal data MyData, Personal data, data ethics, data governance, data sharing, dataspaces, data intermediaries, data protection, privacy, and digital transformation

Investing in a sustainable and green urban future The Smart Cities Marketplace is designed to bring together relevant stakeholders from across Europe to exchange ideas, to launch projects and to improve policy. The Smart Cities Marketplace is a support hub for all that are interested in and challenged by financing Smart City solutions. We currently count 7500 members from across Europe and beyond. The Smart Cities Marketplace is part of the Smart Cities and Communities family representing more than 100 cities from 34 countries – with more than 500 market ready solutions for other cities to be inspired by. Privacy …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Welcome to Deutsche Telekom. As one of the world's most valuable brands, we design innovative solutions and products in the areas of connectivity, networks, digitalization and security. #connectingyourworld At Deutsche Telekom, we believe that each and every one of us has the power to move society forward. That's why we're committed to creating a culture of collaboration and innovation that everyone can participate in. We believe that diversity and inclusion are the key to creative solutions. Our employees work in 34 countries worldwide. As a leading employer, we support them with offers and benefits that enrich their work and private …

Tags: DAX30 Sectors: Telecoms

There's always a way to make life better. Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology. At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We aim to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million in underserved communities. We see healthcare as a connected whole. Helping people to live healthily and prevent disease. Giving clinicians the tools they need to make a precision diagnosis and deliver personalized treatment. Aiding the patient's recovery at home in the community. All supported by a seamless flow of data. …

Sectors: Electricals

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world without poverty on a livable planet. We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] Financial and economic news with depth. Trends has been reporting on financial and economic current events for 40 years. With depth and added value, Trends provides cutting-edge analyzes of business and finance reality and helps its readers find opportunities to optimally develop their career or company. While Trends is available every week on your tablet, in your mailbox or at your newsagent, trends.be provides news, analysis and interpretation 24/7.

[Automatic translation follows] As an investment company, LRM leaves its mark on the economic and social growth of Limburg. Many know LRM from the investments we make and the financing we provide to companies with a Limburg link. But LRM is so much more. For example, we manage 3 business campuses in Hasselt, Genk and Sint-Truiden. Furthermore, entrepreneurs who are looking for business parks can contact us. And at the former mine sites be-MINE and Terhills we are realizing impressive transformations, allowing both mine sites to grow into two beautiful pearls with international allure. We also built a strong network …

[Automatic translation follows] Love for everyone inspires. Time after time. What drives us every day? There for everyone. And we really mean everyone: from the youngest to the very oldest, from starters to large companies, from local governments to countless families, from the strongest shoulders to the most vulnerable groups. Because every loan we grant, every company we support, every social account we maintain, every insurance we take out, offers people more opportunities. And every socially responsible investment brings us one step closer to a better world. Thousands of small gestures and big actions that make a difference for you …

Improving quality of life by bringing companies, technology and people together Agoria, the federation of the technology industry, brings together more than 2000 technology companies and all those who are inspired by technology. With more than 321,000 employees, the technology sector is the largest sector in Belgium and Agoria is the largest federation within FEB. Agoria's services and positions focus on digitalization, the manufacturing industry of tomorrow, talent management policy and training, market developments, regulation, infrastructure, climate, environment and energy. Agoria VZW/ASBL Bd A. Reyers Ln 80 1030 Brussels Tel. +32-2-706 78 00 BE 0406.605.390, trade register Brussels Services to …

Imec is a world-leading R&D and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. At imec, we shape the future. How? By enabling nano- and digital technology innovation with a significant impact on the quality of life. With our partners from companies, governments and academia. And supported by the three pillars of our R&D: - a unique infrastructure that includes a 2.5-billion-euro 300mm semiconductor pilot line - more than 5,000 expert scientists from over 96 countries - an ecosystem of more than 600 world-leading industry partners and a global academic network Founded in 1984, imec quickly made its name as the …