Goda Naujokaitytė

After a steady increase over the past two decades, 55% of company R&D support in the OECD is now provided through tax incentives

The OECD applauds EU support for start-ups, but warns that grant funding can lull innovators into a false sense of security

This year’s work programmes will not come out for another few weeks causing “serious difficulties” for those chasing Horizon funding this year

Small, young health start-ups that are looking to scale up are best placed to secure funding from the European Innovation Council

Last-minute U-turn maintains rules for gender equality plans, as Commission postpones vote on 2025 work programmes

Relaxation in gender equality plan requirements are to be pushed through with 2025 work programme

The European Defence Fund launches a new business accelerator this year and opens multiple calls for research 

Experience from the war with Russia can be shared, but securing funding for collaboration is not straightforward

Gender balance in teams has only been decisive in 3% of grant decisions, but gender mainstreaming in Horizon is bearing fruit