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The European Research Council’s plan to give grants to young researchers could help in the reform of Europe’s sclerotic research structures.

As early nanotechnology applications make it to market, Europe is lagging behind, according to a new global survey. Nuala Moran investigates.

Where you set up shop depends on the having all the services your business needs, including water.

The number of venture-backed exits grew in value and number in 2005 – and the upward trends are expected to continue into 2007.

Italian researchers have designed a small-sized humanoid robot to test a model of the human sense of "presence". They are now looking for investors to take the technology for further development.

A team at the École des Mines in France is looking for partners to develop new applications for metal foams, including one to clean up the exhaust gases of diesel vehicles.

A new three-dimensional microscope gives insight into internal structure and chemical composition, revealing how materials are affected, over time, by changes in temperature, humidity, weight load and other conditions.

French and Belgian researchers have genetically modified strains of the bacteria as treatments for human gastrointestinal disorderse – and are keen to form licensing and partnering deals to take this research forward.

IBM has tapped some powerful brains to divine their take on the future of innovation.

The Department of Trade and Industry in the UK believes that Innovation Platforms are the way to manage its new R&D portfolio.

With much of their work not qualifying for federal money, US states leading the charge in stem cell research are holding out the tin cup to get donations.

BASF adds to its academic collaborations with financial backing from the local authorities.

A greener lifestyle is not inimical to economic growth, says the author of a new report on how green initiatives are triggers for innovation.

Israel researchers have developed a drug testing system that allows “human” trials to be carried out on laboratory animals. They are now opening talks with pharmaceutical companies .

The European Commission is hinting that some progress has been made towards forging a single Community-wide patent - a wish by politicians across the continent for over three decades.