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Science funding from the EU supports world-class science in Britain and masks weak investment from the government

Bart Biebuyck leaves Toyota’s in house fuel cell research department to lead the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen project

A second no-confidence motion laid down by fringe members of the Parliament against the Juncker Commission is certain to fail – but it raises pressure on the executive over long-awaited criteria for risky chemicals

The company’s artificial intelligence division to get access to a wide pool of data from London hospitals

Robert Madelin, adviser on innovation at the European Political Strategy Centre says the new advice body has introduced talent and ideas - and has the ear of President Juncker.

Scientists say strict limits on using animals in the lab hurt scientific research

The third Flagship, launching in 2018, aims to translate 20 years of EU funding for basic research in quantum theory through to applications in networks, sensors and computers. As ever, Europe is behind in commercialisation

A new wave of entrepreneurs aims to bring healthcare into the digital age. Innovations on show at last week’s iMinds conference will assist health and social care professionals, cut costs, make hospitals more efficient and empower patients

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s climate change innovation accelerator is going down under. Inquiries into the model are also being made by New Zealand and Singapore