Europe should learn from the mistakes Japan made in the 1990s, Japanese innovation leaders say 

Germany’s Joachim Herz Foundation is investing some of its money in deep-tech venture capital. It hopes others will follow

Forthcoming calls cover rare disease research, innovation networks and drug safety, cancer and a range of other conditions

Experts and MEPs warn that reducing research and innovation funding will harm EU competitiveness, after Council document proposes 4% cuts

The Commission expects progress on the EU-wide company regime despite concerns from some governments

New analysis lists four different ways of reducing paperwork for applicants and funders, and the evidence so far on what works

Lobby groups want to see dedicated funding to back the ambitious EU roadmap for phasing out chemical safety testing with animals

Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation is looking to fund international collaboration in ocean science 

The Commission has proposed a tripling of the EIC budget to more than €30 billion, and it wants that money to go further