Celebrating research projects with impact
As the European Commission seeks to reinforce the dissemination and exploitation of supported research projects, five impactful projects have been awarded.
Erasmus+ Special Calls for Strategic Partnerships
With the revised Erasmus+ 2020 Programme Guide, two Key Action 2 special calls for proposals were launched as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New boost for high-performance computing in Europe
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking moves ahead full steam with a new legislative proposal presented by the EC and the announcement of its first executive director.
Towards excellent VET: The Osnabrück Declaration
The German Council Presidency presents the draft of the Osnabrück Declaration for a future-proof vocational education and training (VET) system in Europe.
ELLIS launches thirty European AI research units
ETH Zurich and EPFL are part of the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems, which aims to foster European excellence in AI Research.
EIT launch first start-ups in Urban Mobility
New European accelerator programme has been launched for start-ups offering solutions to the specific problems of the coronavirus crisis.
Europe’s initiative for the batteries of the future
With a total budget of €40.5 million, the 2030+ Battery initiative has started seven projects to develop battery technologies of the future.
EIT Digital Sandbox helps mobilise data for health
EIT Health will fund six start-ups to coordinate with biobanks and sample holders to access data and develop innovative health solutions.
Research infrastructures for a competitive Europe
ESFRI highlights the contribution of research infrastructures to fighting Covid-19 and their role in the future ERA, and points out need for greater coordination.
Lithium added to EU’s critical raw materials list
The European Commission’s critical raw materials action plan foresees investments in research, innovation and education to create more sustainability.