EIC was conceived as a bottom up innovation fund, but the move to backing top down and targeted research is now filling gaps that researcher-led projects cannot
On joining the EU in 2004, the country had a vision of using EU structural funds to build R&D facilities that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in Europe. Fifteen years later, Czech science is reaping the benefits
The European Commission is to set up a monitoring system to track attempts to level up R&D capacity across the EU. That should point the way to improving the performance of these funding schemes – with the aim of making them redundant
This week we’re looking at how the Czech Republic managed to become a hub for research infrastructures in central Europe. Also, a political spat between Brussels and Warsaw could jeopardise funding for Poland’s research and innovation system. Last but not least, research stakeholders discuss what the EU should do next with its Widening programme in Horizon Europe.
Polish academics are concerned that delays in receiving €35.4B from the pandemic recovery fund and money due from the EU cohesion fund could affect cooperation with industry, slow R&D and hinder international relations
Deep tech talent initiative is seeking pledges from companies and other organisations willing and able to help fill gaps in the high technology workforce
In response to questions from Science|Business, US and EU officials sent this statement about a research-planning meeting they held October 12 in Brussels
With 74 members joining from across Europe, the alliance is due to start work on preparing the way for the entry into commercial service of hydrogen powered and electric aircraft
Science led the way out of the COVID-19 pandemic and can rise to other challenges, as long as there is sustained investment in research and research infrastructures, the head of the European Molecular Biology Lab tells Science|Business
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