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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 […]

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

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:

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

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,

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

Companies have until November to apply to take part in projects ranging from unmanned aircraft to secure space communications By Martin Greenacre The European Defence Fund (EDF) has opened 2024 calls worth €1.1 billion, slightly down from €1.2 billion in 2023. Industry has until 5 November 2024 to put together consortia and submit proposals. Consortia applying

The European Commission published in February its Connectivity Package with a White Paper on the future of digital infrastructures in Europe, and a Recommendation on the security and resilience of submarine cable infrastructures.  HaDEA implements the CEF-Digital Programme to support digital connectivity infrastructures, including submarine cables for backbone connectivity.   Discover some of the currently built backbone infrastructure projects co-funded by CEF Digital:  In

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is estimated to affect approximately 190 million people globally. This means that one in ten women of reproductive age and people assigned female at birth may have this chronic disease , marked by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which for many is associated with debilitatingly painful symptoms. The World

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to health, which was associated with 5 million deaths globally in 2019 and against which efficient medical countermeasures are lacking. Therefore, promoting access to medicines that could assist in the fight against antimicrobial resistance is essential. The unavailability of age-appropriate medicines for the treatment of antimicrobial-susceptible paediatric tuberculosis