R&D News

UK science and technology minister Michelle Donelan is in Brussels today to meet EU research commissioner Mariya Gabriel and set the scene for upcoming association talks

A look at which countries are using the post-COVID recovery fund to invest in R&D – and which member states have put their focus elsewhere

Access to capital is the key requirement, but the newly formed European Scaleup Institute sees talent as essential to helping start-ups grow and mature

The former member of EU Committee of the Regions also brings wide experience in innovation and start-ups - and the hope he can steer the EIC out of troubled waters

Negotiations to join Horizon Europe are gathering speed, but potential suitors say the EU’s strategic autonomy goals are limiting the scope of association deals

Poland has taken a lead role in coordinating international support for Ukranian scientists. As a result, new bonds have been forged between the two countries and research cooperation has strengthened   

Hopes are that partnering with nearby neighbours in Poland and Slovakia will help all three border regions increase their potential

Regional competitiveness is above the EU average in all regions in Austria, Benelux, Germany and the Nordic member states. In contrast, most regions in eastern Europe score below the EU average

A year ago, the National Science Foundation set out to promote translation of the basic research it funds, forming its first new directorate in 30 years to do so. On the first anniversary, Science|Business assesses progress

Spanish research is on the up, coming second in the value of grants won from Horizon Europe to date. Now a new scheme aims to build on these foundations, promoting capacity building and helping to explore new ideas