Richard L. Hudson

An unusual programme by the software giant to spin out its technology has netted nine sales to small companies - with more on the way.

Microsoft Corp. is spinning out some of its software technology to two small European tech ventures, as part of a program to speed development of innovations from its labs.

The European Commission wants businesses to spend more on research and development - and to help encourage that, the agency is preparing a volley of government proposals for the Autumn.

EU technology policy is moving beyond the numbers game, and getting down to economic basics.

The controversial proposal for a new European Institute of Technology hit more political turbulence, as the EU’s research commissioner questioned whether it should receive preferential funding.

AstraZeneca’s outrageously high bid for Cambridge Antibody Technology underscores the heat rising in the biotech market.

Europe needs more "angel" investors to finance its start-ups. A Prague conference highlights why it isn't getting them.

For 30 years, the European Commission has been trying to fix the broken patent process, but keeps running afoul of entrenched intestests. Is it any wonder that European countries keep dropping in the world patent leagues?

At the Science Business roundtable in Paris on 7 March, labour was the big talking point - both inside and outside the conference room.

There’s just one problem with the idea of a European Institute of Technology – some of the businesses and universities it’s supposed to benefit don’t want it.