Shane McCollam

While the European Research Council exists to fund excellent basic science, its proof of concept grants allow researchers to go one step further and embark on the path to commercialisation. A spinout formed as a result has been named ‘Most Investible Company’

Europe’s research funder has awarded its 5,000th grant

There are many potential commercial gems in the work being done by ERC grantees. European business angels looking for new investments should check it out

As the first calls are launched and the details revealed, Science|Business examines the Horizon 2020 draft programmes. Here is the programme for Health, demographic change and well-being

The European Parliament delivered a protest vote against the austerity budget agreed by national governments for 2014 – 2020. Now further negotiations – including on the €80B Horizon 2020 R&D programme – must be finessed by the Irish Presidency

An analysis the EU's eco-innovation strategy in preparation of the Science|Business Q&A with EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik

Commissioners announce effort to mobilise greener and more efficient transport for Europe

Members of the European Parliament assess the strengths and weaknesses - and question aspects of the Commission’s Horizon 2020 plan

MEPs say work is still needed to strike the balance between flexibility, coherence and reliability

MEPs call for better organisation in this aspect of Horizon 2020 to ensure it meets its goals