The BRICS research framework programme, running since 2016, uses strikingly similar language to those run by the EU. But the organisers insist it is not modelled on the EU programmes. Science|Business takes a look

The Horizon Europe Missions are facing a wave of criticism. But are the alleged flaws intrinsic to the missions concept, or are they the result of missteps in implementation that can be resolved? I believe it is the latter

The European Parliament has approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, but there are increasing worries about the burden of compliance and how, along with a mix of other digital legislation, companies now have a ‘regulatory spaghetti bowl’ to untangle

As a hub set up by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to build UK participation in Horizon Europe opens its doors, the UK joins the EU semiconductor partnership 

The European Council has adopted a negotiating mandate with Switzerland. When talks formally begin, transitional measures will allow applications to the European Research Council this year, and the entire programme in 2025 if an agreement is reached in time

Alongside New Zealand and Canada, Korea would be one of the first countries from outside the European region to join the EU’s research and innovation programme. Association is set to start in 2025

Social sciences and humanities are indispensable to understanding and navigating large-scale transformations such as adjusting to climate change, or making the digital transition. These disciplines must be part of projects from the ground up

Six of the top 10 institutions in Widening countries to win funding from the research programme are Greek. The leading research centre says the secret to success is people and details