Success stories (97)
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.
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.
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.
Argotech, a Czech company, is advancing semiconductor photonics with key support from the Enterprise Europe Network.
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has revolutionised the engineering landscape by facilitating faster prototyping, reducing manufacturing costs and improving product quality. It has also transformed the future of orthopaedic treatments, offering customised implants tailored to each patient’s anatomy.
What if your company was in the business of creating children’s memories? For the Swedish company SBI, that’s not a hypothetical question, it’s something they do every day.
Patrik Luxemburk, CEO of STABILPLASTIK in the Czech Republic, had a vision – a very clear, logical business idea in 2018 – to turn plastic waste into new products, mainly plastic pallets.
What can be described as uplifting yet heartbreaking, mind-blowing and melancholic, as well as soulful and exhilarating? If you guessed classical music, you would be right!
Discover how ShopTheLook, an innovative Italian start-up, and ONVERSED, a pioneering Spanish digital fashion company, joined forces to create a ground-breaking online shopping experience in the metaverse.