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The search for a solution to Europe’s innovation woes is shifting to new ground. Next week’s EU summit will finger public procurement as the engine to drive innovation.

The EU’s Regional policy Commissionerhas launched a guide to help regions develop and improve their approach to innovation.

The Swedish Research Council has announced the formation of the first centreswhich are designed to link leading groups in basic science with industry and the public sector.

The early-stage funding scene got a bit less dire as Scottish Equity and InnKap launched new funds. Here’s what they’re looking for.

The Scottish Executive is seeking input on a proposed new science and innovation strategy for Scotland.

A paper from the London School of Economics questions the EU's chances of catching up with the USA on innovation and productivity.

In its last issue, the Economist presents a survey on talent and the difficulties of finding and keeping it. As usual, it is an instructive and stimulating piece. In my case, it stimulated my thoughts about the relationships between talent and intellectual property (IP).

Why do so many European inventions get lost in the move from lab to market? Science|Business suggests 9 simple ways that European leaders could fix that problem – for the benefit of Europe’s economy.