Cooperate to innovate - What we can learn from the Eureka network As Switzerland brings its Eureka Presidency to a close, the SwissCore Annual Event 2026 will focus on the role of international cooperation in fostering innovation. We are convinced that Europe needs to cooperate to innovate. We will highlight key factors that drive successful innovation and inspirational instruments to support start-ups. We will draw lessons from the Eureka network for the future of European cooperation in innovation and the preparation of FP10 and related innovation policies.  Programme: here Registration: here 

Image: Floating LéXPLORE lake laboratory - © Jenny Maner, Eawag The Briefing was co-organised by the Mission of Switzerland to the EU, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and SwissCore, with contributions from the European Commission, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other European partners, such as Wetsus. Water is emerging as one of the most strategic resources of the 21st century, it also becomes a powerful entry point to science diplomacy. We discussed how cutting‑edge research and international cooperation advance our understanding, strengthen resilience, and support science diplomacy in practice. The European Commission and ESA outlined key instruments, programmes and future directions, complemented by insights from leading science institutions. The briefing was set in the context of the framework of the EU Water Resilience Strategy, European initiatives under Horizon Europe, and the European Commission’s ongoing work on science diplomacy, including the upcoming Council Recommendations. Detailed ... Read more

ZHdK, SwissCore and Helmholtz jointly organised an event on “Co-creating FP10: How design science can help bridge the translational gap from research to health innovation”. While the European Parliament and Council are preparing their positions on the next research framework programme (FP10) in response to the European Commission’s proposal, new interdisciplinary approaches are needed to better translate excellent research into real-world innovation. In the field of health innovation, design science offers valuable methods to ensure that research outcomes genuinely reach patients, healthcare professionals, and health systems.This event brought together policymakers, researchers, and innovation actors to explore how design science and co‑creation can help overcome persistent barriers in turning health and digital health research into impactful solutions. The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), one of Europe’s largest art universities, showcased its design‑driven health innovation work, including insights from the Digital Health Design Living Lab.The event, co-hosted by Helmholtz, featured a workshop that ... Read more