Since 1996 Index Ventures has invested in seed and early stage start-ups. Now it says Europe’s start-ups are more mature and need care and capital to stay in control.
An international research consortium has announced plans for a $50 million effort to create the most detailed and medically useful map of human genetic variation to date.
Without open and competitive funding systems for research, universities will not be able to attract international talent and create mobility in the market for potential research talent, argues Katrien Maes from the League of European Research Universities.
A roundtable discussion on future priorities for EU R&D spending. January 2008 will mark the opening of an important, multi-pronged effort to change how and where the EU spends its billions in R&D subsidies.
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