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Lixea Sweden AB, a technology development company with a mission to repurpose waste into profitable and sustainable materials, has been granted EUR 21.5 million by the Innovation Fund. The grant will be used to build and operate a commercial pilot plant, demonstrating a completely new method for biomass fractionation based on ionic liquids. The project will enable the replacement of fossil materials with biobased alternatives in applications where it has not been previously possible, thereby advancing the transition to a bio-based economy. Spinverse experts supported Lixea in their successful funding proposal.

In March, we are happy to celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues and their promotions at Spinverse. Their proactiveness, strong delivery in large consortium projects we run with our customers and exceptional project management skills have significantly contributed to our success and generated positive feedback from our customers. In addition, we celebrate yet another 10-year anniversary at Spinverse. 

Nokian Tyres announced in its release published yesterday 26^th Feb 2025 that it is to lead the FUTUREPROOF research, development and innovation programme to confront the key challenges of future mobility through solutions related to for example the digitalisation of tires and traffic, sustainable product lifecycle and advanced manufacturing technologies. The tire maker said that the mission of the five-year programme is to futureproof resilient European on- and off-road mobility by crosslinking industries to join the common cause. Spinverse supported Nokian Tyres in building the FUTUREPROOF plan and securing funding for this ambitious R&D&I  programme.

Plugit Finland, a company specialised in smart charging systems for electric vehicles, has been awarded funding to build an electric vehicle charging network under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) transport programme. Spinverse provided Plugit Finland with project proposal services, contributing to the successful outcome. 

Spinverse offers not only a wide range of public funding services, but also equity and debt services for companies seeking for growth with additional equity vendors and debt providers. We can help you find the most optimal solution for the whole funding roadmap including grants, different equity-based funding sources, strategic partners and debt. Regardless of what type of funding you are looking for, you need to consider certain sustainability aspects. Spinverse can help you identify and define such aspects in your  project.

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) is a public-private collaboration  that invests in projects deploying competitive, sustainable, and circular bio-based industries in Europe. It aims at accelerating the innovation process and development of bio-based innovative solutions, while supporting EU’s zero-pollution ambition, climate neutrality target, and the restoration of biodiversity. Spinverse funding expertise includes strong understanding on sustainability methodologies in Life-cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life-Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA).

The European Union is driving forward its sustainable transportation agenda by allocating EUR 1 billion to the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) for 2024-2025. This initiative supports the development of electric and hydrogen fueling infrastructure across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), in line with the EU's decarbonisation targets and the new alternative fuels regulation, as well as the ReFuelEU and FuelEU maritime initiatives.

In February, we are delighted to welcome two new colleagues at Spinverse. Sanaz Jamalzadeh joins the Digital Health team and Evangelos Sklavounos joins the Manufacturing team, each bringing onboard subject matter expertise in cancer research, machine learning and decarbonisation in the manufacturing industry. 

The CleverHealth Network ecosystem led by HUS Helsinki University Hospital has been a hub of groundbreaking projects aimed at transforming healthcare through innovation and collaboration. Spinverse has been facilitating this ecosystem every step of the way from its preparation and establishment in 2017. Three projects were recently completed, demonstrating significant outcomes: E3 Excellence in Pandemic Response and Enterprise Solutions (E3), eCare for Me, and the EU project AICCELERATE. The CleverHealth Network ecosystem work is funded by Business Finland and participating organisations. 

The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) advances European circular bioeconomy by funding excellent projects. The next call for project proposals is set to open on April 4, 2025. Get ready to prepare your project proposal and get in touch if you want support from Spinverse experts!