Success stories (9)
Bees – so small and yet extremely important for the world’s biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, food production and economy – must be protected for the well-being of our planet. One of the challenges for beekeepers is to shield bees from Varroa, a parasitic mite that attacks their colonies and is one of the most damaging honeybee pests.
Zagreb-based Studio Nine was not new to the cleaning products space. The company, led by Ruža Slivar, had to compete fiercely for a while with other producers until they started thinking about adding real value to their product range.
In an era where plastic pollution threatens our planet's very existence, one pioneering company is taking the lead in the battle against this global menace. Nature Compound GmbH, a dynamic and innovative SME, has embraced the mantra of 'Less plastic, more future', propelling itself into the spotlight with a ground-breaking approach to plastics manufacturing.
The Enterprise Europe Network helps take Italian energy-saving systems into the Greek market.
Advised by the Enterprise Europe Network, Greek environmental technology SME Draxis led an EU-funded study into a high-tech irrigation management system that could revolutionise the way farmers worldwide are charged for water.
Trivia question: What looks like an oversized whisk, is light enough to carry in a backpack, and measures the liquid water content of snow? A Snow Fork of course! Despite the whimsicalsounding name, this device, developed by a Finnish space and microwave technology expert, is a handy new tool for climate-change research.
When a bright and enthusiastic start up came along with a life-saving idea to provide clean water, Italian network partners joined forces to provide an extra-specialised service.