Horizon 2020

Horizon 2020: The views in Brussels

The European Commission has released its official proposal for Horizon 2020, the EU’s new research funding scheme. Science|Business presents a roundup of first reactions from the European capital.
01 Dec 2011

Simpler, broader, bigger: EU unveils €80 billion research plan

A two-year political fight formally began in Brussels on 30 November with the publication of the European Commission’s plan for Horizon 2020, its omnibus R&D programme. It promises less red tape, broader benefits, and more jobs and economic growth – but is it too expensive?
30 Nov 2011

Gender equality in science – that would be an innovation

There’s plenty of (empirical) evidence to justify specific measures to put women scientists on an equal footing with their male counterparts. A Gender Summit next week must make an unambiguous call for Horizon 2020 to embrace this view
03 Nov 2011

What has the Innovation Union ever done for us?

As it passes its first birthday, a checklist of progress to date in the formation of the Innovation Union, a key element of the Europe 2020 strategy for jobs and growth, was published by the Commission
10 Oct 2011