Attempt at a “mega Bologna plus process”
The EU ups the pace in higher education. The new strategy makes universities cornerstones in bringing education, research and innovation ever closer together.
Industry 5.0 – A Transformative Vision for Europe
An expert group Policy Brief about “Industry 5.0” gives recommendations to transform the European Industry to foster the twin transition.
Switzerland and the ERC Starting Grants 2021
The ERC awards first Starting Grants under Horizon Europe. Direct funding can be provided by the Swiss government for awardees with a Swiss Host Institution.
European Year of Youth 2022: Time to begin
While everybody welcomed the start of the European Year of Youth 2022, the concrete activities and outcomes are yet to be defined. A survey contributes ideas.
State aid rules revised to foster innovation
The European Commission has sharpened the rules governing the direct state aid that can be offered to large scale innovation projects.
Inspirations from the future and a new initiative
‘Stories from 2050’ offer new insights, the EU launches the Global Gateway initiative, and is progressing on association – without two longstanding partners.
Goodbye Lucia !
After ten months at SwissCore, we say farewell to Lucia Leoni, first trainee and then European Advisor for Education.
Achieving Europe’s Technological Sovereignty
An EU expert panel has evaluated the Union’s performance in critical technology areas and discusses policy options for strengthening technological sovereignty.
EIC Accelerator finishes largest funding round
The European Innovation Council ends the year with an expansive funding round and a look back at its impact over its first years providing blended finance.
Evaluation on the Horizon 2020 Focus Area approach
The European Commission has published a report on lessons learnt from the Horizon 2020 Focus Area approach, providing guidance for the Horizon Europe Missions.