Partnership

Limenet and Fassa Bortolo Launch 5 Million Euro Partnership to Develop Electric Kiln for Low-Emission Lime Production

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Limenet, a startup developing decarbonization technologies for hard-to-abate industries, partnered with Italian building materials group Fassa Bortolo on a 5 million euro co-development project for an electric kiln that reduces lime production emissions by approximately 22% compared to traditional fossil fuel methods. The deal follows a 7 million euro equity investment in Limenet by CDP Venture Capital and Fassa Bortolo in December 2025.

Portuguese pulp mill developer pushes energy self-sufficiency argument to revive €1 billion Galicia project

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Greenfiber, a subsidiary of Portuguese multinational Altri, presented new arguments to unblock its €1 billion industrial pulp mill project in Palas de Rei, Galicia. The company claims the future factory is energy self-sufficient and proposes alternative power supply solutions including cogeneration systems. This move contests the Galician authorities’ decision from February to archive the project due to lack of guaranteed electrical supply.

Sweden Orders Four Frigates from French Naval Group in Historic 3.5 Billion Euro Defense Deal

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Sweden has ordered four FDI-class frigates from French defense company Naval Group for over 3.5 billion euros, marking the country’s largest military investment since the 1980s. The first frigate is expected to be delivered in 2030. This order comes as Sweden, which joined NATO in 2024, seeks to strengthen its armed forces to secure the Baltic Sea amid Russian threats following the invasion of Ukraine. Naval Group is also competing to supply frigates to the Portuguese Navy.

D-Orbit Sends Mandalorian Helmet to Orbit in Disney Partnership

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D-Orbit, an Italian spacetech scaleup, collaborated with Disney Italia to send a 3D-scanned replica of the Mandalorian helmet to orbit aboard the Wayfinder mission on March 30, 2026, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 as part of the Transporter-16 mission. The helmet was deployed at approximately 510 kilometers altitude in sun-synchronous orbit and captured unique images with Earth in the background using cameras developed internally by D-Orbit.

Portuguese Textile Maker Riopele Partners with John Varvatos for Men’s Fashion Collection

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Portuguese textile company Riopele announced a partnership with American designer John Varvatos to create a men’s fashion fabric collection inspired by textile heritage, vintage aesthetics, and craftsmanship. The collection will be presented at Milano Unica in July as Riopele prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The collaboration aims to strengthen Riopele’s international presence, particularly in the North American market, where it already exports over 98% of its production to more than 50 countries.

Ford Motor Company Eyes Defense Sector Expansion Through Government Negotiations Across North America and Europe

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Ford Motor Company is in early-stage negotiations with multiple governments in North America and Europe to supply commercial vehicles and software technologies for defense and military needs. CEO Jim Farley confirmed ongoing discussions with the US government regarding defense-related requirements. The article also notes that European automakers Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are similarly exploring defense sector production opportunities.

Flip.ro Partners With iSTYLE to Launch Device Buyback Program Across Romania

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Flip.ro, a Romanian platform that refurbishes phones, tablets, laptops and gadgets, has partnered with iSTYLE, an Apple Premium Reseller chain, to launch a buyback program. Customers can trade in old devices in iSTYLE physical stores or online, receive instant evaluation, and complete their purchase of new products. The old device is then sent to Flip for verification, with payment made within 1-3 business days. The partnership launched in physical stores in May 2025 and online from May 2026.

Farm Innovations and DOGid Partner to Strengthen Animal Identification and Pet Reunification in Europe

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Farm Innovations S.A., a vet-tech company listed on NewConnect specializing in animal identification and health monitoring, has entered into a partnership with DOGid, which has operated a verified and regularly updated database of domestic animals for over 20 years. The partnership aims to create a quality animal identification system based on high-reliability data to increase the chances of lost pets being quickly reunited with their owners.

Portuguese Insurance Broker and Credit Intermediary Join Forces to Simplify Financial Services

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Sabseg and Sabcrédito announced a strategic partnership to offer integrated financial services combining insurance brokerage and credit intermediation. The partnership aims to reduce complexity and bureaucracy for customers making major financial decisions by providing coordinated advice on insurance coverage and credit solutions for housing, automotive, and personal loans.