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Vienna — June 1, 2026 — Austria is set to strengthen its renewable energy supply with €57 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a super‑hybrid energy park in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. The project, led by Austrian renewable‑energy company PÜSPÖK, integrates wind power, photovoltaics, and battery storage through shared infrastructure across four sites in Burgenland…. [Read More]

Bilbao, June 2026 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Government of the Basque Country have signed the first €250 million tranche of a €500 million loan to modernise and expand healthcare infrastructure across the region. The financing, part of the Basque Government’s 2025–2032 Health Infrastructure and Facilities Program, will benefit more than 2.3 million… [Read More]

Zamudio, June 2026 – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €75 million loan agreement with Spanish company Ingeteam to accelerate research, development, and innovation in renewable energy and electrification technologies. Backed by the InvestEU programme, the financing is part of the EIB Group’s TechEU initiative, the largest programme ever launched to boost technological innovation… [Read More]

Tokyo, June 2026 – The World Bank Group and the Government of Japan have announced two new initiatives designed to help developing countries build more resilient supply chains and energy systems, unlocking investment, jobs, and long-term growth. World Bank President Ajay Banga and Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama signed agreements to launch the Resilient and Inclusive… [Read More]

Lomé, May 2026 – The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a $59.78 million loan to rehabilitate a critical transborder road section linking Benin and Togo, a move aimed at boosting regional trade and economic integration in West Africa. The financing, approved on 21 May, will support the rehabilitation of 78.8 kilometres of road between Kara… [Read More]

Abidjan, June 2026 – At the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings, financial and private sector leaders urged greater coordination across Africa’s financial systems and practical mechanisms to mobilise capital at scale. The high-level event, “Leveraging Capital, Strengthening Agency: African Ownership and the Future of Development Finance,” was hosted in partnership with the African Center for… [Read More]

Anusandhan National Research Foundation has launched the ₹200 crore ANRF–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission, a five-year initiative aimed at accelerating innovation and supporting startups, MSMEs, research institutions, and industry partners working on critical water challenges across India. Announcing the programme, Jitendra Singh said the mission reflects ANRF’s goal of democratizing research funding by… [Read More]

The Welch Foundation has announced more than $31 million in funding for 2026 to support chemical research, laboratory equipment, and postdoctoral fellowships across Texas institutions. The funding package includes $29.8 million in research grants distributed over three years through 85 grants at 17 institutions. The grants support faculty-led research projects in chemistry and related fields,… [Read More]

Kyro Capital has launched Kyro India Opportunities Fund – I, a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of ₹100 crore to invest in profitable Indian companies preparing for public listings. The fund will focus on growth-stage businesses expected to launch IPOs within 24 to 36 months and is targeting an… [Read More]

June 2026 – At the Build Healthy Places Network Virtual Summit, leaders from community development, health, philanthropy, and government explored how multisector, community-led climate resilience can take shape. Speaking at the event, Monica Valdes Lupi, Managing Director of the Kresge Health Program, emphasized that philanthropy must rethink its role in tackling climate-driven disasters and supporting community… [Read More]

Bristol Bears Foundation has been awarded a £30,000 grant from The Veterans’ Foundation to launch the Vets Rugby Hub, a three-year programme supporting veterans through weekly walking rugby sessions in South Bristol. The funding, running until April 2029, will help provide opportunities for veterans to stay active, improve wellbeing, build social connections, and engage in… [Read More]

Brussels, June 2026 – The European Commission has announced that Hungary’s progress under its new government has unlocked more than €16 billion in EU funding and paved the way for the country’s return to the Erasmus+ academic cooperation programme. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement after meeting Hungary’s new minister Péter Magyar on… [Read More]

A collage of Royal Surrey colleagues who are involved in research. There is one large and two smaller groups shots of people looking at the camera and smiling. Royal Surrey and Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts are set to benefit from new funding aimed at supporting clinicians to carry out potentially life-saving… [Read More]

Evanston, June 2026 – Ten interdisciplinary teams at Northwestern University recently competed for $200,000 in seed funding to launch pilot projects at the intersection of environmental quality and human health. The initiative, led by Jennifer Dunn, professor of chemical and biological engineering and director of the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, aims to connect faculty… [Read More]

A $1 million donation from the Fitzsimmons Foundation will support planning and design work for a new sports and wellness initiative at Oglebay Park Resort. The donation was made to the Oglebay Foundation as part of the “Forever Yours: The Campaign for an Enduring Oglebay” effort, which supports projects throughout the Oglebay park system. Officials… [Read More]

The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools (FSPS) announced the launch of its “Grant SPS” campaign, aiming to raise $300,000 by August 31. These funds will directly support educators through fall grants distributed this September, equipping classrooms to advance academic excellence across the district. Each fall, FSPS funds vital classroom enhancements that exceed standard budgets through… [Read More]

The North American Islamic Trust (NAIT), the nation’s pioneering and largest custodian of Islamic community properties, today announced the creation of the Resilience and Protection Waqf (endowment), a proposed multi-million-dollar endowment fund designed to educate, train, equip, and protect American Muslim communities from rising anti-Muslim hate and violence. The Fund also intends to provide aid… [Read More]

The Nigerian government has launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF), a large-scale initiative aimed at expanding youth participation in agriculture while addressing unemployment and food security challenges across the country. The program, unveiled in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)… [Read More]

Jönköping, June 2026 – The newly launched research profile IN:CHANGE at Jönköping University (JU) has been awarded SEK 40 million by the Knowledge Foundation (KK‑stiftelsen), with an additional equivalent contribution from 13 partner companies in the form of expertise, time, and resources. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of how organizations can manage change more effectively… [Read More]

UK-based children’s food brand Lune & Wild has raised £2 million (about $2.69 million) in a Series A funding round led by Guinness Ventures, as it looks to expand production capacity and strengthen its retail footprint across the United Kingdom. The round also included participation from Dr. Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor and author, as… [Read More]

Stockholm, June 2026 – The Internationalisation Board has announced a new funding opportunity for junior researchers to strengthen or establish collaborations with partners in low- and middle-income countries across Africa. Grants ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 SEK are available to support projects aimed at fighting poverty and advancing sustainable health and development. The application period runs… [Read More]

DriveNets, an Israeli networking software company, has raised $410 million in its latest funding round, bringing its total capital raised to approximately $1 billion. The round signals continued investor momentum in AI infrastructure and large-scale networking systems supporting modern data center growth. The funding round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, with… [Read More]

Dallas, June 2026 – The newly established Kevin Kuykendall Grant for Student Athletes has officially opened its application cycle, offering financial support to undergraduate students across the United States who balance academic pursuits with athletic ambitions. Founded by entrepreneur and former professional baseball player Kevin D. Kuykendall, the program recognizes student athletes who demonstrate discipline, resilience,… [Read More]