Polish Cleantech Startup Saule Technologies Faces Fundraising Dispute
Controversy surrounding Saule Technologies and its fundraising efforts
Anna Kowalski
Romanian Supplement Industry Seeks VAT Reduction to Boost Market Accessibility
The association argues that the current 21% VAT rate has led to an artificial increase in market value, reduced accessibility of supplements, and put pressure on producers, distributors, and consumers
Polish Quantum Technology Company Creotech Quantum Secures 81.2 Million PLN in Series D Funding
Creotech Quantum S.A. raised 81.2 million PLN in funding through the issuance of 350,000 series D shares.
XXXLutz Romania Completes Kitchen Studio Renovations at Two Bucharest Locations
XXXLutz Romania renovated its kitchen studios in two stores, XXXLutz Militari and XXXLutz Pallady, in under a month. The renovation aimed to improve the customer experience by clearly defining the path through the store and showcasing different kitchen solutions.
Poland’s NASK Launches New Cybersecurity Center in Warsaw with AI Labs and Data Recovery Capabilities
NASK to launch a new Cybersecurity Center in Warsaw, featuring AI development labs and a Data Recovery Center
Polish AI startup Autentika tests whether artificial intelligence can truly slash software development costs
Autentika tested the claim that AI can reduce software production costs by 10-100x on 4 real projects
Romanian Company SC Altius SA Secures Funding for Digitalization Initiative
SC Altius SA received funding for digitalization project
Polish National Railway Considers Phasing Out Ticket Machines at Train Stations
PKP Intercity, the Polish national railway company, is reportedly planning to remove ticket machines from train stations. This move is being compared to the obsolescence of public phone booths and suggests a shift towards digital or alternative ticketing solutions.
Romanian Startup Emotional Gym Launches ‘Emotional Fitness’ Platform as I Love Failure Conference Returns to Bucharest
Emotional Gym is a new startup founded by Cătălin Meșter, a Romanian entrepreneur previously involved with audiobook platform Voxa. The platform functions as an ’emotional fitness gym’ where users train emotional reactions to fear, shame, anxiety and rejection through repetitive exposure exercises. The platform aims to create authentic spaces where users share real difficulties and lessons learned, contrasting with traditional social media. Meșter is promoting the I Love Failure conference series and community, with the May 2026 event in Bucharest featuring over 150 participants and 6+ speakers.
Romania Launches Swiss-Backed SME Eco-Tech Platform to Finance Green Manufacturing Transformation
Romania launched the SME Eco-Tech platform on May 21, 2026, a Swiss-funded financing program with a budget of 288.8 million RON (54 million CHF) designed to support green and digital transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises. The application period opens May 26, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis, with funding through five partner banks. Minimum project value is 668,100 RON, with at least 40% of eligible expenses dedicated to green or digital investments.