Tag: Innovation

Aug 04

Betavolt’s 50-year nuclear battery on market

The first Nuclear Power Bank for smartphones is now available on worldwide markets. Betavolt, a Chinese company, announced last January a revolutionary technology for long-lasting nuclear powered batteries, which are now available on the online company’s shop. They claim their Betavolt Powerbank (BV100) can last 50 years and has sufficient power density for charging not …

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Jul 25

Two alarming ‘innovations’ in the EU Recovery Fund

The recent summit of the EU leaders has introduced two innovations in the Union’s budget policy that are deemed as very dangerous by most observers and by the R&D community. For the first time the research multiannual planning has €13,5 billions lobbed off its budget –or €18,5 if the cut is calculated by adding the …

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Dec 19

Development of standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics in UK

UK government wants to introduce new standards for bio-based and biodegradable plastics. In 2019, it will launch a call for evidence to help with the process, integrating it in its wider strategy for the circular economy. Read the news here.

Jun 26

Innovative services don’t fear crisis

Hi-tech services can grow during crisis, with resilience and capacity to be fully exploited. Read the analysis from Il Sole 24 Ore.

Jun 22

R&D: €560M for smart factories, agrifood and life sciences in Italy

Funding for 560M “smart factories”, agrifood and life sciences. Find out more here.

Apr 18

Cold fusion: news from US military contractors

Lockheed Martin declares development of a new nuclear fusion reactor “like no other”. The US defense contractor says that the reactor is no bigger than a shipping container, but could power 80,000 homes. The defense company estimates that just 25 pounds of fuel could run the reactor for an entire year, non-stop, and generate a …

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May 13

Fondo di garanzia per le Pmi: Concessione garanzie su portafogli di finanziamenti

E’ stata emanata la Circolare  n. 669 dell’8 maggio 2014 con la quale Banca del Mezzogiorno – MedioCredito Centrale informa che sono entrate in vigore le modalità operative per la concessione della garanzia del Fondo su portafogli di finanziamenti. Le suddette modalità operative (approvate dal decreto del Ministro dello sviluppo economico del 24 aprile 2014, …

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