Science|Business Reporting

As the European Commission gears up to launch a public consultation, the further measures needed to create the proposed single market for knowledge are being debated this week

Mega-funding package puts a stronger focus on innovation and SMEs, and on tackling big problems like climate change, and energy and food security

The Innovative Medicines Initiative has set out guidelines on how collaborative partners should approach the thorny issue of IP rights, in time for its fourth call

A public consultation on access to online scientific information, and its preservation has been launched by the European Commission

EU-funded scientists have developed risk assessment criteria for engineered nanomaterials that will help support experts in making innovation and policy decisions

A new report points to a lack of confidence among life sciences executives about the quality of innovation programmes

With a little help, electricity generated by the most productive tidal and wave farms could match the price of nuclear and onshore wind energy, according to a new UK study

The INGINEUS study, ‘Challenges and Barriers of European Firms in Global Innovation Networks’ says Europe needs better management skills and better IP protection

As installation ramps up, smart meter penetration in Europe will reach 52% by 2016, says a new analysis

This change – and others - is needed to reinforce the ERC’s flexibility, efficiency and autonomy and to make it easier for researchers to apply for ERC grants