The EU could ban Ukraine from quantum, space, AI and ICT calls in 2026 and 2027
The launch of EU’s Horizon Office in Kyiv, 20 December 2023.
The European Commission could ban Ukraine from participating in Horizon Europe projects that are related to AI, quantum, communication and network technologies, and space, according to an internal memo circulated in the first week of November and later seen by Science|Business.
The memo was meant to inform staff in the Commission’s research and innovation department about progress on the assessment of security risks in countries associated to Horizon Europe. It says that the Ukrainian government did not provide “sufficient assurances” that it can safeguard critical technologies from espionage and leakages and has failed to demonstrate its capacity to safeguard the EU’s “assets, autonomy or security.”
The Commission’s assessment is based on government answers to a questionnaire sent by the Commission in July. A Commission spokesperson said the questionnaire was sent to all 20…
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