First wave of EIC start-up champions announced
t-ups and SMEs has been selected for the newly updated EIC Accelerator, whose assessment procedures have changed under Horizon Europe.
Innovation
European UAS make EU policy recommendations
Universities of Applied Sciences show the important role of applied research as a pillar of European innovation at the launch of their Innovation Action Plan.
Co-creation teams for industry-academia exchange
The EC tested a new concept to promote demand-driven industry-academia knowledge exchange and uptake through international co-creation teams.
New impetus for the New European Bauhaus
The European Commission outlines next steps for the New European Bauhaus initiative, which include a wave of new pilot projects.
Social innovation in Europe: united in diversity?
A new report shows how social innovation ecosystems differ across Europe and what initiatives are in place to integrate them.
EIT: New report on innovation cohesion programme
The EIT published a report for its Regional Innovation Scheme activity 2019 to 2020, one of Europe’s key innovation cohesion programmes.
Synergies amendment to State Aid block exemption
The European Commission moves to strengthen synergies between EU and national funding programmes for research and innovation.
EU defence research collaboration moves up a gear
The EU’s new Defence Fund launches its first calls, with the ambition to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in defence-related technologies.
Scientific Advisors call for new energy systems
The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission published a report with recommendations on how to pursue the necessary energy transition.
Helping SMEs thrive in the Single Market
The European network of advisors helping SMEs innovate and internationalise is renewed. Sustainability and digital transitions are new focus areas.