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Breakthroughs in Horizon 2020 are a bigger role for SMEs and simplification for all. But securing the benefits hangs on implementation. Parliament must track whether SMEs really do find it easier to get funding, MEPs said in a Science|Business webcast

Europe’s open research infrastructures want to up their profile, justify their public investment and open the doors to industry

To maximise the efficiency of solar cells of the future, physicists are taking a leaf out of nature’s book.

The ERC is making it easier for Korean scientists to join EU research teams, and a new research and innovation centre in Brussels will be a stepping stone to the EU for both Korean researchers and companies

Commission says holistic approach is needed to navigate obstacles and deliver the benefits

Imperial College London and Pohang University sign agreement that signifies a new phase of scientific cooperation between the UK and Korea

It’s time for an end to the softly-softly approach: new laws are needed to force through the formation of the European Research Area, say MEPs

Endomagnetics, a winner of a Science|Business ACES award in 2012, has been named as one of two winners of the inaugural Nanomedicine Award, organised by the European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine.

The European Commission has appointed the 15 groups of independent experts to advise on priorities for Horizon 2020, the next EU research and innovation programme.

New framework to be completed in 2014. Key priorities are developing smart electricity grids and industrial value chains, says senior EU official.

Key documents for Horizon 2020 are circulating on the Internet. The Commission needs to put order into the timely and fair distribution of this information.

Are you hoping to apply for Horizon 2020 grants and want to know what will be funded? Draft work programmes are circulating, but it seems only some research institutes and universities have access. Science|Business provides links to the documents here

Five year programme to develop improved tests for evaluating vaccines

Researchers tap a cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield

Faulty hip and breast implant scandals prompt stricter monitoring and certification for new devices