Success stories (143)
On the French Côte d'Azur, halfway between the legendary beach towns of Cannes and Antibes, you do not just find tourists and movie stars. In the busy Sophia Antipolis science park, two engineers, Sabri Takali and Ahmed Kacem, are working hard on decarbonising Europe. They are the founders of Plenesys, a company that wants to change how we make hydrogen.
IDEA StatiCa is transforming the way engineers approach structural analysis. Paving the way for safer and more efficient construction worldwide, IDEA StatiCa has evolved from a Czech start-up into a global leader with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.
At the beginning of August 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima lay in ruins. It had just been hit by the first atomic bomb ever used in war, killing tens of thousands. In the midst of the chaos, a tram slowly moved through the ruined buildings. On board a young girl was working.
Invida takes great pride in creating captivating storytelling, as reflected in their award-winning animated shorts and series. However, Slovenia’s largest animation and production studio wanted to take its broad range of services to another level.
IDloop is revolutionising biometrics with its contactless 3D high-resolution fingerprint imaging technology. Their partnership with Enterprise Europe Network secured crucial funding, expanded their team, and paved the way for global success.
Compost: produced by the natural process of recycling organic residue, waste food scraps and leaves. The result – 'black gold’, potting soil, healthy soil mix – are all names we give to compost. A natural, pure, clean soil material, full of nutrients, showing respect for the environment. Multiply the scale from garden to global and these very sustainable practices in the agricultural landscape are vital for fostering a healthier planet. They ensure food security and enhance the adaptation and resilience of agricultural systems against climate change.
Previously constrained by the limitations of its domestic dealings, Turkish-used tyre recycling company BRP Petro Kimya has now formed international ties and expanded its business, all thanks to support from the Enterprise Europe Network.
Radius Machining, an Estonian family business, is a key player in the country’s manufacturing scene. Starting in a small Viimsi garage in 2003, the company’s rapid growth led to a new factory in Peetri by 2016 and the formal establishment of the Radius Group in 2020.
When Carlos Zúñiga had a heart attack, his family rallied to his side. The assistance of his wife, Esther Arnaiz, and daughters, Alicia and Cristina Zúñiga, helped in his recovery, and their efforts and those of an additional family member, Victoria Vega Arnaiz, laid the foundations of an innovative company - managed by three women - aimed at improving cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment for countless patients.
After years of damaging heat treatment, the hair care market is witnessing a drive towards products that cater for the demands of customers for non-invasive styling solutions, focusing on hair health.