On the coast of Cádiz, in southern Spain, the producer organisation OPP72 helps small-scale fishermen secure fair markets and protect their future. Founded in 2010, this organisation brings together some 70 producers and 59 vessels from the ports of Conil, La Atunara and Rota. As a producer organisation officially recognised by EU legislation, OPP72 benefits […]
EIF and BBVA sign €200M guarantee agreement to support start-up companies
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BBVA are set to make it easier for startups with innovative and sustainable value propositions to get access to financing. The two institutions have concluded an agreement under the InvestEU guarantee programme whereby the EIF will grant a €200 million guarantee to enable BBVA Spark (BBVA’s specialised startup initiative) […]
Commission makes available fresh EUR 100 million for innovative clean technology projects
The European Commission is launching the Innovation Fund’s second call for small-scale projects making available EUR 100 million for projects in renewable energy, energy-intensive industries including substitute products, energy storage, and carbon capture, use and storage. The call is open for small-scale projects with capital expenditure between EUR 2.5 and 7.5 million located in […]
Council approves Data Governance Act
After the European Parliament, the Council 16th may approved a new law to promote the availability of data and build a trustworthy environment to facilitate their use for research and the creation of innovative new services and products. The Data Governance Act (DGA) will set up robust mechanisms to facilitate the reuse of certain categories of protected public-sector […]