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On his trip to China, German chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Bosch’s hydrogen drives plant. The facility illustrates there are still opportunities for German companies in future technologies in China By Christiane Kühl On the morning of April 16, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) met with President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Photo credits: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom …

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23 Apr 2024 |  EU research is a bed-rock to ‘Project EU’, forging countless relationships and friendships across Europe. This must be retained in FP10 By Monica Schofield Monica Schofield is a R&D consultant and head of a funding advice unit at Tutech, a TTO serving Hamburg University of Technology. She is also convenor of a …

Viewpoint: the next framework programme must remember the human dimension Read More »

Former Italian prime minister calls for R&I to be at the core of the EU single market, but leading MEP worries it could lead to a top-down approach to technology and science By Thomas Brent and Eleonora Francica Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta (left) and the European Council president Charles Michel attending the press conference on the Report on the future of the Single …

High-profile report urges EU to create a ‘fifth freedom’ of research and innovation Read More »

Universities, companies cheer new budget plans for AI, scholarships, and research infrastructure – but ultimate cost of joining Horizon Europe not yet clear By Richard L. Hudson and David Matthews Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Photo credits: jiawangkun / BigStock After years of complaints about under-funding, the Canadian government announced plans for a big rise in spending on research and …

Canada plans big rise in R&D and education funding Read More »

Changes to Horizon Europe’s 2023/24 work programme will see new calls to Pillar 2 and a top-up for Missions, while fresh life is breathed into the New European Bauhaus By Goda Naujokaitytė Berlaymont building, headquarter of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium. Photo credits: Bogdan Hoyaux / European Union The European Commission is adding €1.4 billion to …

Commission adds extra €1.4B to EU research spending this year Read More »

A project that built links between accelerators, incubators and start-ups in Europe and Africa shows the potential for benefit on both sides. A centre in Cape Town will now continue its work. By Ian Mundell Representatives of the African Union and European Union officially open the Enrich in Africa Center in Cape Town. From left to …

The Ecosystem: Africa and Europe connect on innovation Read More »

Mastering the Art of Scientific Project Management/Coordination – Online Training Cognity Advisory, present our upcoming online training on “Mastering the Art of Scientific Project Management/Coordination.” This training is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in managing and coordinating scientific projects effectively. – Date: 25th April, 2024 – Time: …

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Today, the European Commission launched the feedback opportunity for Horizon Europe work programme 2025. Responses submitted through the survey will contribute to the co-design of the ‘main’ work programme 2025. The feedback opportunity is open for three weeks and will close on 6 May 2024 midday, CET. The feedback is being collected at the level of the …

Feedback opportunity for Horizon Europe work programme 2025 now open! Read More »

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants. The funding is amongst the EU’s most prestigious and competitive, providing leading senior researchers with the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs. The new grants, …

ERC Advanced Grants: €652 million for leading researchers in Europe Read More »

The European Commission Horizon Results Platform Team is delighted to announce a new series of webinars in partnership with the EU IP Helpdesk and to invite you to join the following webinar: “IP and Artificial Intelligence” Date & time: Thursday 18 April 2024, 10:30 – 12:00 (CEST) Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5217990152737977183 In the ‘IP and Artificial Intelligence‘ webinar, tailored to the EU beneficiaries, experts …

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