Richard L. Hudson

The Kremlin opened bidding this week on a new venture-capital programme to kick-start the country’s technology sector. And it starts with full pockets.

Innovation policy is hot in Brussels, says Science|Business editor Richard L. Hudson. Hot enough for so a confusing array of proposals, white papers, conferences and task forces.

Europe’s newest science-funding agency is born – and its boss explains how it could change European science for the better.

A Science|Business Quickguide: A primer on what it is, and how to deal with, the European Research Council.

Despite rumours of political roadblocks, the EU's education commissioner says a deal is in the works to create the European Institute of Technology.

This month the European Research Council is launched – and if it succeeds, it will usher in radical change in university research.

Nokia unveils a new strategy in corporate venturing: a “fund of funds” approach with a $100 million bankroll for other technology-fund managers.

Exclusive: Cambridge Enterprise, after a 45 per cent revenue rise, is seeking extra funding for its university spin-outs

Who cares about Brussels? Apparently scientists do, with over 200,000 application forms for its €4 billion fund already downloaded. What next? Commissioner Janez Potočnik wants an EU-wide debate.

France’s best-known engineering school, the École Polytechnique, is mapping out a major expansion drive for the next five years.