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.

Munich-based Invertix Secures 1.7 Million EUR in Pre-Seed Funding for AI-Powered Renewable Energy Management

Munich-based climate-tech startup Invertix, which develops AI agents for solar parks and wind turbines, raised 1.7 million EUR in pre-seed funding led by Vireo Ventures. The company exited stealth mode with this funding round just two months after its founding.

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

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.

Freiburg Cleantech Startup Qurie Raises €2.2 Million for Next-Generation Cooling Technology

Qurie, a Freiburg-based startup, secured €2.2 million in funding to develop next-generation electrocaloric cooling systems that operate without compressors, refrigerants or pressure build-up. The technology is more efficient and sustainable than traditional refrigeration systems, with theoretical efficiency over 80% compared to 50% for traditional compressors.