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Meet the inventors helping farmers keep fruit fresh longer

In partnership with European Patent Office

Drawing on their farming roots, Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have created a natural sachet that keeps fruit fresh for longer.

Europe in Motion

Europe top tech hubs: Paris tops London as Kyiv emerges as rising star

Meanwhile, Kyiv is positioning itself as the most important rising star in the European tech ecosystem.

Ecotech

How the Mashouf sisters are turning CO₂ into textiles

In partnership with European Patent Office

Neeka and Leila Mashouf have created a breakthrough enzymatic process that turns CO₂ into cellulose-based fibres for textiles and beyond, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional production.

Tech News

Paper-based devices offer a greener future for consumer electronics

In partnership with European Patent Office

Franziska Kerber has developed PAPE, a paper-based alternative to plastic casings in electronics that improves recyclability and supports fully circular product design.

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Health news

Lithuanian scientists transform enzyme engineering with AI

In partnership with European Patent Office

Laurynas Karpus, Vykintas Jauniškis and Irmantas Rokaitis have developed an AI-based enzyme design tool that could revolutionise health, sustainability, and manufacturing.

Business

Euroviews. Same game, different rules: Net zero without breaking the bank

Historically, Europe has been a cradle of innovation, pioneering many industrial and scientific breakthroughs. We have to restore this spirit, E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum writes.

Nutrition

Spanish innovators tackle food waste and safety with smart labels

In partnership with European Patent Office

Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez, and Luis Chimeno have created smart biodegradable labels that show food freshness in real time, helping cut waste and prevent food poisoning.

Ecotech

The engineers cleaning up the high seas by trapping ship emissions

In partnership with European Patent Office

With a modular carbon capture system for ships, Alisha Fredriksson and Roujia Wen are helping decarbonise maritime transport – one pebble at a time.

Mobility

The Filipino engineer bringing sustainability to flight

In partnership with European Patent Office

Filipino engineer Mark Bantugon has created a biodegradable aircraft sealant from Pili tree resin, offering a safer, sustainable alternative to toxic adhesives.

Tech News

Young inventors honoured in Reykjavík for sustainability solutions

In partnership with European Patent Office

Ten young inventors were celebrated in Reykjavík for technologies that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with top honours awarded for innovations in rare earth recycling, food preservation, and carbon capture.

Earth News

How climate resilience projects are paying off around the world

The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about €1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.

Focus

The Qatar Economic Forum fuels ambition and innovation

The Qatar Economic Forum is a global platform that unites policymakers and financial executives who promote economic diversification while pursuing new opportunities for a sustainable future.

Partner content

Europe's digital dilemma: balancing regulation with innovation

Partner content presented by Meta

Europe’s push for tech regulation, including the Digital Markets Act, has sparked tensions with the US. As both regions grapple with innovation and competitiveness, transatlantic cooperation remains crucial.

Scenes

Watch: The Ugandan innovator turning weeds into clean energy

In partnership with Media City

Through Eco-Erudites, Amanda Natukunda and her team repurpose toxic water weeds into eco-friendly products like biogas, fertiliser, and animal feed.

Partner content

‘’Innovation is key – to European growth and encouraging more balanced diets’’, says Andrew McMillin

Partner content presented by Unesda

We caught up with Andrew McMillin, the new President of UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, to talk about the sector’s key priorities in this new EU legislative term. Andrew is President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company.

Earth News

Thousands of litres of urine to be recycled at London Marathon

If scaled, urine from last year’s London Marathon could have fertilised enough wheat for 3,000 loaves of bread.

The Europe Conversation

US instability opens door for European innovation - European patent chief

The EU has been struggling with a loss of productivity and slump in growth for almost two decades, while its competitors China and the US have surged ahead, taking the lead in innovation and retaining key industries.

Partner content

European innovation keeps pace despite economic uncertainty

Partner content presented by European Patent Office

The European Patent Office’s latest report shows patent filings holding steady, with computer technology leading growth. Europe remains a key player in global innovation.

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's Astana hub fuels tech start-ups and export boom

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's tech boom at the Astana hub, highlighting AI startups like Arlan Biotech and Autism Spectrum that are driving innovation.

Health news

Europe faces innovation slowdown as medical and pharma patents decline

Medical and pharmaceutical innovation slows down in Europe, with a decline in patent applications submitted in 2024, a new report reveals.