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Research and innovation commissioner calls for redoubling of efforts in global race for technological leadership

After decades of research – much of it funded by the public - gene therapy is a reality. Now high costs are blocking patient access. Prices should be constrained

European Defence Agency says four countries continue to fund vast majority of research in military technology

Changes are part of plans for a smooth transition to the next EU research programme

Manifesto promise of increased science funding is welcomed but many fear uncertainty about the UK’s place in future European research projects 

‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation

The partnership aims to pool expertise in the region, increase the scale of research projects and reduce bureaucracy when applying for grants

Institutions in Germany, UK, France and the Netherlands will host more than half of the winners of €2 million consolidator grants for mid-career academics

€10 billion budget for agriculture R&D is to be spent on studying the environmental impact of farming

It is ‘Europe’s man on the moon moment’, as Brussels unveils plan for climate neutrality by 2050. But the target is stirring tensions between richer member states in the west and the fossil fuel-dependent east  

The EU’s Graphene Flagship launches 11 projects to advance commercial applications of new material that’s ultra-thin and super strong

Seven EU countries given go-ahead to pool national resources in research project that aims to enable Europe to manufacture its own batteries, instead of relying on imports

New hub in thriving tech town marks continued climb for EU funder

A total of 39 small businesses win first round of grants and equity from the European Innovation Council, while 36 more receive grants alone, with support totalling €278M