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Final Call: EIT Jumpstarter 2025 welcomes innovators across Europe with special focus on Balkans, Mediterranean, and EU’s Outermost Regions

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Final chance to join Europe’s top pre-accelerator for EU entrepreneurs, featuring special prizes for innovators from key emerging regions

BUDAPEST, Hungary, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) has announced the final registration call for the 2025 EIT Jumpstarter. The EIT is an EU body, which aims to train and convert innovative ideas into budding businesses. This flagship EU pre-accelerator programme is renowned for discovering and fostering exceptional talent throughout Europe.

With €150,000 in funding and dedicated support available, the programme aims to transform innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. As the registration deadline draws near, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this last opportunity to connect with one of Europe’s leading innovation networks. To be considered for this transformative experience, submissions must be made by 2 April at eitjumpstarter.eu

 The initiative has proven successful across the past eight editions, where the programme:

has upskilled more than 1,300 people in entrepreneurship,helped establish 124 start-ups and create 2,600 new jobs.

EIT start-ups have already raised approximately €150 million of external investment. That means for every €1 put into the programme, the start-ups created have brought in €30.

“The EIT Jumpstarter is the ideal platform for validating innovative ideas and exploring potential commercialisation of research,” underlines Tina Benda from the EIT RawMaterials, who curates the Metals, Minerals, Advanced Materials & Industrial Side Streams Cohort in the EIT Jumpstarter.

This year, the programme places special emphasis on innovators from the Mediterranean and the EU Outermost Regions such as Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain), offering them the chance for additional awards if successful. Moreover, talented individuals from North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina are also encouraged to apply, with specific opportunities available for these areas.

What’s next?

Applications in 8 different categories: Food & Agritech, Healthcare, Advanced and Green Manufacturing, Energy & Renewables, Smart Cities & Urban Mobility, New European Bauhaus (NEB), Rebuild Ukraine and Metals, minerals and industrial side streams, can be submitted until April 2, 2025, via the EIT Jumpstarter page.

Out of the applicants, 190 teams will be selected to participate in online bootcamps and Pitch Days. From there, 80 teams will advance to receive local training, develop their business plans and register their start-ups. In November 2025, 48 teams will enter the final pitch competition, vying for cash prizes and the opportunity to gain exposure within the EIT, the largest innovators network in Europe.

The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) strengthens Europe’s capacity to innovate by addressing global challenges and nurturing entrepreneurial talent, contributing to sustainable growth and skilled job creation across the continent. EIT is an integral part of Horizon Europe, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

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Trintech Launches Bengaluru and Noida Operations, Accelerating Growth and Innovation in Financial Close Management

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BENGALURU, India, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced the launch of its new India offices in Bengaluru and Noida. This strategic expansion is designed to tap into India’s rich talent pool to drive growth and innovation.

“Establishing our offices in India is a pivotal step in expanding and scaling our global operations and maintaining our leadership position in driving finance transformation for the world’s leading brands,” said Darren Heffernan, CEO of Trintech. “We are excited to attract top talent to our teams in India, enabling us to drive solution and service innovation across reconciliation and financial close processes. Our focus on responsible AI ensures that we deliver meaningful innovation that our customers need, while upholding the principles of accuracy, transparency and accountability.”

With over three decades of experience in automating reconciliation and financial close processes, Trintech empowers businesses to lead productivity transformation across their finance and accounting disciplines driving efficiencies, ensuring accuracy to mitigate risk, and empowering strategic decision-making. Trintech’s India operations will focus on continuing to build future-ready capabilities that drive innovation, agility, and operational excellence. By accelerating product development and unlocking new business value, Trintech aims to support its customers in achieving reduced financial risks, increased productivity, and accelerated financial transformation.

“Our India operations are a cornerstone of Trintech’s global operations, and these new facilities in Bengaluru and Noida showcase our dedication to fostering innovation and delivering value,” said Ram Dwivedi, Country Manager, Trintech India. “With this investment, we are better positioned to accelerate product development and empower finance and accounting teams as they continue to transform their financial operations.”

Trintech’s India operations are an integral part of its global organization and planned expansion, which includes experts located in the US, EMEA and APAC. This global footprint is complemented by a robust partner network, which plays a crucial role in delivering seamless integrations and tailored solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

About Trintech  
Trintech gives people time back for what matters most. Our cloud–based platform and solutions enable thousands of clients worldwide to lead productivity transformation across their finance and accounting organizations — driving efficiencies, ensuring accuracy to mitigate risk, and empowering strategic decision-making. Make time count with Trintech. 

As the leader in Financial Close Management, Trintech is headquartered in Plano, Texas with offices and strategic resellers across United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. With a strong partner ecosystem, Trintech collaborates with over 100 companies to create a network of interconnected businesses. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com.  

Media Contact: 
Kelli Shoevlin  
Director, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications 
kelli.shoevlin@trintech.com 

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Kontron Launches Hybrid-computing Single Board Computers 3.5″-SBC-RPL & 3.5″-SBC-RPH To Help Developers Realize Performance- & Efficiency-optimized AI-enabled Systems

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TAIPEI, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a global leader in smart IoT solutions, launches two twin hybrid-computing 3.5″ single board computers, 3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH, to help developers realize compact edge systems for smart manufacturing, smart healthcare, smart retail and smart city.

Optimal Synergy Between Performance & Efficiency

3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH are driven by 13th Gen Intel® Core™ U-Series and Intel® U-Series Processors based on hybrid-computing architecture consisting of performance and efficiency cores, which intelligently manages and optimizes workloads by allocating resource-intensive tasks to performance cores and low-power tasks to efficiency cores. This architecture delivers better performance per watt, allowing developers to adopt smaller or thinner thermal solutions to build more compact systems.

Two Video I/O Configurations For Flexibility & Multiple Displays

Both boards differentiate themselves from each other by their rear video I/O configurations. 3.5″-SBC-RPL has two DisplayPort connectors while 3.5″-SBC-RPH has one DisplayPort and one HDMI connector, facilitating multiple displays or offering flexibility across different display types. With integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, they deliver 8K and 4K visual details at 60fps.

Advanced Intelligence & Real-time Performance

3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH support up to 96 graphics execution units for highly parallel visual data processing for AI acceleration. Partial variants support Time-Sensitive Networking via two 2.5GbE LAN ports and bring real-time responsiveness at less than 1 microsecond within the system and between systems over Ethernet.

Greater Scalability In Performance & Functionality

3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH are equipped with a board-to-board connector and allow developers to stack a daughter board for additional I/O ports or functions. They support configurable TDP from 12W to 28W, providing flexibility to design systems according to cooling techniques and use cases.

More Rugged & Securer 

3.5″-SBC-RPL and 3.5″-SBC-RPH are provided in commercial-grade and industrial-grade variants based on processors and operating temperatures. They support wide-range voltage from DC 9V to 36V to accommodate to unstable power supply, random power surge and various voltage requirements. A discrete TPM 2.0 chip is integrated, providing a securer hardware-based mechanism against cyber attacks.

For details, visit https://www.kontron.com/en/products/3.5–sbc-rpl/p182552 and https://www.kontron.com/en/products/3.5–sbc-rph/p187032.

About Kontron

Kontron champions IoT and Industry 4.0 with secure state-of-the-art solutions including hardware, software and services to speed market entry, reduce cost of ownership, and offer longevity, ensuring its role as a trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

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Agoda and Macao Government Tourism Office Join Forces to Showcase Macao’s Unique Charms

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SINGAPORE, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) to showcase the Special Administrative Region as a must-visit destination for international travelers. Macao, celebrated as a ‘Culture City of East Asia 2025,’ is well placed to attract global travelers with its luxury accommodation, distinctive cultural experiences and world-class entertainment.

Running from March till November 2025, the partnership aims to increase Macao’s global visibility with international travelers through discounts on hotel accommodations alongside influential multimedia promotions on the Agoda platform. The campaign will underscore Macao’s rich cultural heritage while showcasing its position as an attractive and modern destination for top events, entertainment, and cuisine.

Macao is a great blend of historic charm and modern flair, and we are delighted to play a role in bringing its charms to an international audience of travelers,” said Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda. “We are delighted to be partnering with MGTO on this campaign where our digital platform and global network will highlight the diverse destinations and rich culture of Macao.”

Named a ‘Culture City of East Asia 2025,’ the designation highlights Macao’s unique role in fostering a cultural exchange across East Asia through festivals, exhibitions, and artistic endeavors, complemented by its reputation for offering luxury hospitality and world class entertainment. This year, Macao emerged once again as the global capital for five-star hotels in the Forbes Travel Guide while many of its restaurants come in for special mention in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macao 2025, including 19 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants.

“With its unique cultural legacy and global appeal, Macao has so much to offer. MGTO is delighted to work with Agoda to offer unforgettable travel experiences to a wide range of global travelers. With our well-earned reputation for amazing food, wonderful accommodation and unforgettable cultural experiences, they will not be disappointed.” added Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director – Macao Government Tourism Office

This new collaboration will also focus attention on Macao’s signature events, including the Macao International Fireworks Display Contest, the Macao Grand Prix, the 15th National Games (Macao), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (Macao), and the return of its famed aquatic show, the House of Dancing Water.

The partnership between MGTO and Agoda highlights a shared goal to create memorable travel experiences and Agoda’s global network of accommodations, flights, and activities connects travelers with Macao’s vibrant offerings.

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