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QuoIntelligence has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding led by Elevator Ventures, the venture capital arm of Raiffeisen Bank International, with BMH as co-lead. Existing investor eCAPITAL Entrepreneurial Partners, which led the company’s €5 million seed round in 2023, also participated in this latest investment alongside Mercurius Private Equity. The funding reflects growing investor… [Read More]

Non-profit organizations today operate in an increasingly competitive environment where they must capture public attention, build trust, and drive donations with limited resources. Effective marketing strategies have therefore become essential for strengthening engagement, expanding outreach, and sustaining long-term support for their missions. This context highlights the importance of learning from real-world case studies that demonstrate… [Read More]

Tech startups today operate in an increasingly competitive funding environment, where securing investment has become a major challenge. With nearly 60% of tech startups struggling to raise funds, founders are often required to go beyond traditional pitching methods and demonstrate clear, data-backed evidence of growth, market fit, and scalability. In this context, data-driven innovation has… [Read More]

Romania’s capital Bucharest is set to receive a loan tranche of almost €266 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernise its urban tram network, marking a major step toward improving sustainable public transport in the city. The financing will support the renovation of around 50 kilometres of tram tracks, the introduction of new… [Read More]

At Hannover Messe, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group announced more than €2.4 billion in new financing aimed at strengthening Europe’s energy resilience and advancing cutting-edge innovation. The operations, backed by the InvestEU programme, focus on boosting energy security, modernising power grids, and accelerating investment in strategic technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and… [Read More]

A new project aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in Chernobyl-affected areas of Belarus was presented at the Sustainable Development Council. The initiative is implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Ministry of Health and funded by China’s Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund under the Global Development Initiative, marking a continued shift toward… [Read More]

In 2026, the world marks 40 years since the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident, and new ecological restoration efforts are increasingly focusing on managing natural ecosystems, reducing climate risks, and rebuilding environmental balance in affected territories. A major priority in this process is the restoration of degraded peatlands and drained wetlands, which play a vital… [Read More]

ASEAN Member States (AMS) will convene virtually for a two-day ASEAN Climate Week in Manila, Philippines, on 29–30 April 2026 to strengthen regional cooperation on climate finance and improve how countries integrate climate risks into national economic planning. The initiative is led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Philippine Department… [Read More]

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), UN Women, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) convened a roundtable in Tripoli titled “Amplifying Women’s Priorities within the Structured Dialogue” to mark National Libyan Women’s Day. The event brought together members of the Libyan Women Caucus, municipal representatives, civil society actors, and international partners to… [Read More]

The workshop was held under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Fund Joint Programme titled “Bridging the Digital Divide in the Healthcare System of the Kyrgyz Republic.” It focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination and building a unified national approach to digital transformation, with an emphasis on developing an integrated GovTech ecosystem and improving… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of Catalonia have signed a €300 million loan to support the extension of Barcelona’s suburban Line 8, operated by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC). The investment will finance the construction of a four-kilometre tunnel linking Plaça d’Espanya and Gràcia stations, improving rail connectivity across the… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €250 million loan to Finnish company KONE to support research, development, and innovation in next-generation elevators, escalators, and smart people-flow technologies. The financing will help advance digital and energy-efficient solutions designed to improve mobility within modern buildings and urban environments. The funding will support KONE’s… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Malta’s energy transition with a €100 million financing agreement for the country’s second electricity interconnector with Italy. The announcement was made by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora and Malta’s Minister for Finance Clyde Caruana, highlighting the project’s importance in strengthening energy security, improving supply stability, and enabling greater integration… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved €10 billion in new financing, including nearly €2 billion dedicated to strengthening Europe’s energy autonomy through expanded investments in clean energy, energy savings, and grid modernisation. The funding is aimed at accelerating Europe’s transition away from fossil fuels while improving energy affordability and industrial competitiveness. The clean… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission have launched expanded advisory support to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthen energy autonomy in regions historically dependent on coal, peat, and oil shale. Through the Technical Assistance for a Green Energy Transition (TARGET) programme, the initiative provides free expert guidance to help regions identify,… [Read More]

The European Union, together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and partner development finance institutions, has signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund. The initiative is designed to mobilise up to €20 billion in private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low- and middle-income countries, strengthening global investment in climate and environmental action. The… [Read More]

The European Commission and EIB Global have announced a €1.3 billion financing package to support private sector development, SMEs, and financial institutions in EU partner countries. The initiative will fund infrastructure projects in clean energy, digitalisation, and connectivity, while also strengthening economic ties between the EU and its neighbouring regions. It is backed by a… [Read More]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Karl Nehammer has begun his first official visit to Ukraine in his current role overseeing the bank’s operations in the country. The four-day visit, taking place from 26 to 29 April, is focused on strengthening cooperation in recovery, energy security, infrastructure development, and Ukraine’s broader path toward European Union… [Read More]

The Government has approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, as announced by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan TD. The project, expected to be completed by Q1 2028, will be delivered by Aoibhneas… [Read More]

Agriculture remains a key driver of economic growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), but it also faces significant challenges. The sector contributes heavily to environmental pressure while farmers are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events. At the same time, many producers lack access to financial instruments and technical support needed to shift toward… [Read More]

The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 highlights that acute food insecurity and malnutrition remain at alarmingly high levels worldwide, with hunger increasingly concentrated in a small group of countries. The report, released by the Global Network Against Food Crises, shows that acute hunger has doubled over the past decade, and for the first time,… [Read More]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Government of Ethiopia, the German Embassy, and KfW Development Bank, has inaugurated a solar-powered irrigation scheme in Gode, located in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. The initiative aims to strengthen year-round food production and improve the ability of drought-prone communities to withstand climate-related shocks. It is funded… [Read More]

The Global Fund has announced a new phase in its malaria response in southern Africa, launching the MOSASWA multi-country grant alongside additional emergency and climate-responsive funding. The initiative, announced ahead of World Malaria Day, aims to accelerate progress toward malaria elimination by addressing rising transmission risks linked to population movement and extreme weather events. The… [Read More]