R&D News

A ‘step change in R&D investment’ will see spending double to £22B per annum in 4 years, as government says it will fight COVID-19 pandemic, ‘whatever the cost’

The EU’s new industrial strategy, with its aim of driving innovation in advanced technologies, could lead to established economic development policies being seen as outdated. But tried-and-tested approaches, especially Cohesion policy, have complementary objectives - and an important role to play

Commission pledges to give new impetus to development of clean hydrogen fuel technologies and stimulate investment in companies run by women

Governments around the world announce new grant funds for researchers in vaccines, treatments, diagnostics or social support

Joint EU-Canadian aerospace research has grown over the last decade thanks to European efforts, but with no EU grant money flying across the Atlantic, there could be less red tape

The money will go to regions and countries with ‘modest’ ranking in EU innovation league tables

Third countries could join Horizon Europe, but only if they respect EU values. Israel and Switzerland are promised a seat at the table

Switzerland wants full access to the EU’s next research programme, but finds itself navigating an immigration referendum, a tussle over a new treaty, and fallout from Brexit