As universities come under increasing pressure to demonstrate the wider impact of their research, Science|Business brings together some of Europe’s most experienced technology transfer offices to discuss the dos and don’ts
Two major initiatives to bring innovation to bear on climate change were unveiled in Paris. Twenty countries pledged to double spending in energy R&D over five years and private investors promised patient backing for spinouts based on this research
As climate talks convene in Paris, research stands ready to make a greater contribution to addressing this challenge, says Luke Georghiou. However, it must be properly integrated into a broader approach, he tells the Science|Business Annual Summit in Barcelona
CEOs sign letter saying problem solved, after raising concerns about proposed changes to how European Institute of Innovation and Technology clusters operate
Scientists express relief as government says the research budget will rise in line with inflation. But innovation grants will be turned to loans, a £1B carbon capture scheme is axed and some R&D spending is shifted to the overseas aid budget
France’s Centre national de la recherche scientifique increases support for research on security and violence following the November 13 attacks. A similar call was made after the Charlie Hebdo killings in January
The world has all the technology it needs to completely switch to renewable energy, but adoption remains slow, said delegates at a Science|Business conference in Barcelona
As the first World Antibiotics Awareness week has highlighted, the traditional business model for antibiotics is broken. Incentives are required to promote development of new products, says Luke Moore. What about a lump sum payment?
The first annual review of the EU energy union shows there has been progress. Companies are changing their business models, renewable energy and energy efficiency are creating jobs. But the electricity and gas markets are still not performing as they should
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