Archives for August 7, 2018

SMEs can win €200k funding for their technology

‘Does your robot have the potential to unlock real-life F&B challenges?’

The European Commission launched the ESMERA (European SMEs Robotics Applications) project this year and is offering €200k ($232,000) to European Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who have robot technology that can unlock real-life problems.

BRITA: #plasticfreechallenge - Can consumers last 48-hours without plastic?

With between five and 13 million tons of plastic ending up in our oceans each year, it’s time to take drastic action, says BRITA.

Jamba Juice acquired by Focus Brands for $200m

Atlanta-based Focus Brands Inc has announced a definitive merger deal with Texas-based Jamba, Inc., under which Focus brands will acquire Jamba for $13 per share in cash, worth approximately $200m.