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The first batch of EU-funded innovation networks is preparing to cut the apron strings. Here’s how EIT Digital plans to secure its future by becoming a link between industry and the public sector

After a two-year stand-off, followed by a wave of optimism when the stalemate over Northern Ireland trading arrangements finally ended back in March, a deal on UK association seems to be getting closer. So what took so long?

A recent conference brought together representatives of both countries’ research communities and government officials, leading to talks of building closer ties

The EEA and Norway Grants have carved out a niche supporting start-ups from the Widening countries that are looking for international collaboration and green prestige

Start-ups that were unable to pitch their projects for a month after the €7B EU innovation fund shut down its submissions platform with no prior warning can now go ahead  

Appointment of new research commissioner has been pushed into the autumn, with MEPs on the industry and culture committees not expected to organise a joint hearing until September at the earliest

EU research ministers are to focus on embedding science in key policy areas and on research cooperation in the Mediterranean and Latin America during Spain’s six-month stint leading the Council

France is short of business angels. Now, a new report is suggesting there should be UK-style tax breaks for private investors, in a bid to raise €3B and bridge the investment gap in advanced technology start-ups

Incoming research and education boss Iliana Ivanova will have long list of priorities to attend to, from fending off Horizon Europe budget cuts to shaping the next research framework