The Commission’s proposal to reform the Widening programme is welcomed, but clarity is needed on the criteria to be used

Geographical distribution of funds is emerging as a key topic in negotiations over Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund

The EU must urgently increase investment in fundamental research and strengthen the transfer of knowledge from universities to society and industry

As discussions begin, Council plays down lead given to finance ministers in decisions over Widening and excellence

CEO of Croatian AI start-up calls for a “level playing field” in European scale-up funding

Cohesion funds are tied to regional smart specialisation strategies, but these are divorced from EU industrial priorities

Council plan for the next iteration of Horizon Europe could see Widening programme and excellence principles negotiated by EU finance ministers