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Former head of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s digital division describes his ambitions for the €204.5M Dutch national artificial intelligence agency he now runs

Sadly and inevitably, scientific values have been eroded by conflict and sanctions. Science|Business looks back at stories we published in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to track the impact and consequences for science and technology

But 213 researchers chose to stay put, giving up their awards. These have now been reallocated. Meanwhile, the UK has extended its safety net for ERC grant winners

In an interview with Science|Business, ERC president Maria Leptin explains how the agency will change its evaluation procedures

It’s the first rich country from outside the European region to join the research programme. Canada, Japan and South Korea could follow

Major projects aligned with the goals of the EU Chips Act are starting to emerge, positioning research organisations to take advantage of new funding

The Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU is due to start in January, with plans to focus on open science and research infrastructures

On a visit to Japan, science minister George Freeman unveiled the latest funding pot designed to compensate for exclusion from Horizon Europe. But he insists association to the EU’s framework programme remains the UK’s first choice

Blanket subsidies to generate hydrogen in the US are already tempting European producers to set up manufacturing sites across the Atlantic. The issue became a flashpoint in recent negotiations between Washington and Brussels

MEPs want the EU’s seven-year budget to deliver on green and digital policy while leaving room for manoeuvre during crises. They say more money is needed to meet demand, including more investment in research