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12 Sep 2024

Draghi report: could the EU set up its own Darpa-like agency?

The former Italian prime minister wants more breakthrough innovation, using a radically different model

R&D Policy

10 Sep 2024

High-power report urges big push – and budget – for EU innovation

Former Italian PM Draghi calls for €200 billion EU budget for research and innovation, provided big reforms are made. EU competitiveness is at stake

R&D Policy

12 Sep 2024

Researchers welcome Draghi’s call to spend more and better on R&I

Stakeholders are happy to see the prominence given to research, but there is disagreement over proposed reforms to EU instruments

R&D Policy

12 Sep 2024

Viewpoint: the Amazon needs to become a science and innovation hub

If Europe really wants to help the Amazon, it can boost cooperation in research and innovation, Brazil’s ambassador to the EU argues

R&D Policy

11 Sep 2024

After two decades, has Euraxess helped to close the east-west knowledge gap?

We take a look at the impact of the researcher mobility scheme as it reaches its 20th birthday

R&D Policy

10 Sep 2024

Universities warned on China using ‘deception’ to hide military links

A new report lists a series of strange omissions and discrepancies that might deceive foreign researchers

Defence

12 Sep 2024

HORIZON BLOG: European R&D policy newsbytes

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University of Tartu to work with Finnish venture capital fund on commercialisation of research projects

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Czechia announces R&D budget boost to €1.7B

The government says the increase is the largest since 2017, as it lays plans for artificial intelligence and space technologies research

11 Sep 2024

R&D Policy

Young researchers, take note: Germany wins the most ERC Starting Grants

As top EU science funder releases a new round of early-career grants, a Science|Business analysis of ERC history shows Germany has collected the biggest share of funding

10 Sep 2024

R&D Funding

Funding Radar: This week’s round up of calls for proposals in photovoltaics

Here’s a list of funding opportunities in the EU, Singapore, Australia and the US

10 Sep 2024

News

Delay in drawing down COVID recovery funds is holding up research

EU auditors warn of delays in spending the EU’s pandemic recovery fund, including the €56B earmarked for research and innovation

10 Sep 2024

R&D Funding

EU rules for research ties with China aren’t translating into awareness yet

Austrian survey finds scientists in high-risk fields are unsure about risks associated with Chinese research institutions

10 Sep 2024

R&D Funding

New guidelines for data sharing in health research

The EU's Innovative Health Initiative introduces a playbook for efficient data sharing in big public-private research projects

10 Sep 2024

R&D Funding

EU should fix structural issues hindering innovation

Financial industry veteran - and now Danish MEP - Stine Bosse says regulatory change and more risk capital are needed to boost innovation in the EU

05 Sep 2024

News

German companies step up research in China

Many politicians urge reducing dependency on China. German companies are taking a different approach

05 Sep 2024

By Table.Media

Call for R&I to be at the heart of future EU agri-food strategy

More innovation support and public-private partnerships are needed for sustainable food systems, says consensus report

05 Sep 2024

Climate

Viewpoint: Defence capability requires a comprehensive technology strategy

With defence spending rising, Europe needs to prioritise finding better ways to promote related innovation

05 Sep 2024

Defence

Events

Europe’s next tech leaders: Bridging the skills gap

A Science|Business private dinner, in partnership with ATTRACT (18:00-21:00 CET)

24 Sep 2024

Brussels

Event

By invitation only

11th Edition R&D Controlling and Performance Management conference

A marcus evans conference in media partnership with Science|Business

25 Sep 2024

Frankfurt

Event

Partner event

The role of Southeast Europe: How to maintain, build, and interconnect research and innovation infrastructures in Europe?

A Science|Business Widening public conference, in partnership with Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM), ELI ERIC, and the EIT Community RIS Hub in North Macedonia

01 Oct 2024

Skopje

Event

Public conference

2025 Annual Network Conference: Member consultation and planning meeting

Private Science|Business Network webinar (1st slot: 14:00 – 15:00 CET - 2nd slot: 15:00-16:00 CET)

03 Oct 2024

Online Webinar

Event

Members only

Reports

Universities 4.0: New powerhouses for regional innovation and global impact?

This special report, sponsored by Elsevier, examines the evolving role of universities in regional innovation ecosystems, focusing on the shift towards '4th generation universities' and their impact on innovation, partnerships and European policy strategies.

11 Jul 2024

Report

Free

2nd Global Summit for Precision Psychiatry: Moving Towards Better Care in Psychiatry

A special report detailing the progress, challenges and future directions in personalised psychiatric care highlighting the need for data-driven and patient-centred approaches

03 Jul 2024

Report

Free

Ready to break the glass ceiling? Six ideas for Europe to better support gender-balanced leadership in research

This special report outlines the current landscape of women's leadership in academia and offers strategic recommendations to guide the next generation of women in science across Europe and beyond.

20 Jun 2024

Report

Free

Headlines:

Draghi report: could the EU set up its own Darpa-like agency?

High-power report urges big push – and budget – for EU innovation

Researchers welcome Draghi’s call to spend more and better on R&I

Viewpoint: the Amazon needs to become a science and innovation hub

After two decades, has Euraxess helped to close the east-west knowledge gap?

Universities warned on China using ‘deception’ to hide military links

HORIZON BLOG: European R&D policy newsbytes

University of Tartu to work with Finnish venture capital fund on commercialisation of research projects

More network updates:

News

Czechia announces R&D budget boost to €1.7B

Young researchers, take note: Germany wins the most ERC Starting Grants

Funding Radar: This week’s round up of calls for proposals in photovoltaics

Delay in drawing down COVID recovery funds is holding up research

EU rules for research ties with China aren’t translating into awareness yet

New guidelines for data sharing in health research

EU should fix structural issues hindering innovation

German companies step up research in China

Call for R&I to be at the heart of future EU agri-food strategy

Viewpoint: Defence capability requires a comprehensive technology strategy

Events

Europe’s next tech leaders: Bridging the skills gap

11th Edition R&D Controlling and Performance Management conference

The role of Southeast Europe: How to maintain, build, and interconnect research and innovation infrastructures in Europe?

2025 Annual Network Conference: Member consultation and planning meeting

Reports

Universities 4.0: New powerhouses for regional innovation and global impact?

2nd Global Summit for Precision Psychiatry: Moving Towards Better Care in Psychiatry

Ready to break the glass ceiling? Six ideas for Europe to better support gender-balanced leadership in research

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