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.
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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.
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.
Successful launch opens European access to space
On the 2nd of September, Europe’s spaceport successfully launched their first of 50 satellite into orbit.
Atlantic Action Plan updated
The European Commission revamps its focus on renewable energy, coastal resilience and relevant skills while supporting the socio-economic recovery.
Securing Europe’s digital future
In a series of publications, the European Commission lays the groundwork for future actions on securing the next generation of the digital infrastructure.
EU regions to team up on innovation promotion
The EU has launched a call to help regions collaborate to develop resilience and build on green and digital transformation for the post-coronavirus recovery.
A push for clean hydrogen in Europe
Research and innovation will play an important role in the European Commission’s plans for an economically and ecologically sustainable hydrogen production.
Two Swiss among Women Innovator Prize finalists
The 2020 EU Women Innovator Prize will be awarded at the European R&I Days in September. Two Swiss entrepreneurs are among the 21 finalists.
Europe’s Quest to Digital Sovereignty
A new report has been published by EIT Digital providing a scenario-based framework for the development of digital infrastructure and data policy instruments to strengthen European digital sovereignty.