The innovation gap and advanced materials
A new report by the European Commission shows advanced materials could help the EU close innovation gaps and strengthen industrial competitiveness.
Innovation
Moving from defence to long-term resilience
New EC report calls for a move beyond a narrow view of defence, aligning R&I and sustainability to strengthen long-term economic and strategic resilience.
ECF governance: one fund, two imperatives
Reports by the CEPS and SIEPS show how the ECF will reshape EU R&I governance, forcing a balance between competitiveness priorities and global societal missions.
What it takes to build AI (giga-)factories
Beyond what, a report by CEPS investigates where, when and how AI factories should be built, calling for appropriate stewardship and clear investment choices.
Quantum: moving from R&D to scalable products
The EU aims to lead in quantum by 2030, but faces fragmentation, comparatively less private capital and global competition from the US and China.
Role of AI in the scientific research method
The JRC’s report sheds light on the opportunities and challenges AI creates when applied in each step of the scientific research process.
Climbing the TRL ladder from idea to impact
A new Commission report shows how Technology Readiness Level reporting supports performance tracking and funding decisions in Horizon Europe.
New approach to redefine EU policymaking
High-level expert group provides the European Commission with policy advice to reshape research and innovation policymaking in complex, entangled times.
Governance of Emerging Technologies: A Guide
The new OECD primer introduces five strategic intelligence tools to policymakers for anticipatory governance of emerging technologies.
EIC set to receive a bigger cheque as of 2028
The ‘Innovation’ pillar of Horizon Europe will be strengthened, with the EIC’s budget being more than tripled in the proposal, while the EIT label is missing.