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Europe leads in scientific output, but volume alone no longer defines research leadership.
A new Elsevier report, powered by the European Research Area, examines collaboration, talent and innovation.
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A new Elsevier report, powered by the European Research Area, examines collaboration, talent and innovation.
🔗Download the report: buff.ly/MgswB0P
or reach out to (emea.marketing@elsevier.com)
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Europe leads in scientific output, but volume alone no longer defines research leadership.
A new Elsevier report, powered by the European Research Area, examines collaboration, talent and innovation.
🔗Download the report: buff.ly/MgswB0P
or reach out to (emea.marketing@elsevier.com)
A new Elsevier report, powered by the European Research Area, examines collaboration, talent and innovation.
🔗Download the report: buff.ly/MgswB0P
or reach out to (emea.marketing@elsevier.com)
An EU-backed consortium has secured €50 million to industrialise superconducting #quantum technologies, aiming to take devices closer to large-scale manufacturing across Europe.
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EU consortium to start work on superconducting quantum with €50M
The Superconducting European Quantum Pilot Line (Supreme) consortium, which was set up in 2025 to industrialise superconducting quantum technologies, including chips, has been granted a total of €50…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
An EU-backed consortium has secured €50 million to industrialise superconducting #quantum technologies, aiming to take devices closer to large-scale manufacturing across Europe.
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Every €1 invested in global health R&D can return up to €405 to society. At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss why neglected health must be a strategic investment for FP10 and Europe.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Every €1 invested in global health R&D can return up to €405 to society. At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss why neglected health must be a strategic investment for FP10 and Europe.
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Poland has launched the €1 billion #Innovate Poland programme, inspired by France’s #Tibi Initiative, to boost private investment in innovation and help close CEE’s funding gap.
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Poland takes cue from France with billion-euro innovation investment fund
Poland is looking to take a lead in spurring private capital investment in central and eastern Europe (CEE) with the launch of the new €1billion Innovate Poland programme, which aims to channel…
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Netherlands plans to launch a €500 million, Darpa-like innovation agency to back disruptive R&D, joining a wider European push for mission-driven #innovation models.
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New Dutch coalition commits to create ‘Darpa-like’ innovation agency
The Netherlands’ new government has promised to create a “Darpa-like” innovation agency, which would make it the latest European country to set up such a body.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Netherlands plans to launch a €500 million, Darpa-like innovation agency to back disruptive R&D, joining a wider European push for mission-driven #innovation models.
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The #EIB Group is launching a second phase of its European Tech Champions Initiative to strengthen late-stage funding for European #tech scale-ups and help keep future champions in Europe.
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EIB Group to expand support for future European tech champions
In the coming months, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will launch a second iteration of its European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI), its fund of funds programme addressing Europe’s…
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February 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The #EIB Group is launching a second phase of its European Tech Champions Initiative to strengthen late-stage funding for European #tech scale-ups and help keep future champions in Europe.
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Can alternative proteins strengthen Europe’s economy and competitiveness?
New report by Good Food Institute Europe & systemiq.earth. Discussion at our annual conference.
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New report by Good Food Institute Europe & systemiq.earth. Discussion at our annual conference.
📄 Report: buff.ly/tIV4U4n
🗓️ Register: buff.ly/j7vpqLE
February 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Can alternative proteins strengthen Europe’s economy and competitiveness?
New report by Good Food Institute Europe & systemiq.earth. Discussion at our annual conference.
📄 Report: buff.ly/tIV4U4n
🗓️ Register: buff.ly/j7vpqLE
New report by Good Food Institute Europe & systemiq.earth. Discussion at our annual conference.
📄 Report: buff.ly/tIV4U4n
🗓️ Register: buff.ly/j7vpqLE
The #EU and #India have agreed a technology partnership that strengthens #cooperation on semiconductors, clean #tech and advanced manufacturing, highlighting growing alignment in tech policy.
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EU-India deal highlights growing alignment on technology policy
India and the EU have agreed a range of science and innovation tie-ups as part of a broader free trade agreement, highlighting the two powers’ increasing alignment on technology policy.Both Brussels…
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February 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The #EU and #India have agreed a technology partnership that strengthens #cooperation on semiconductors, clean #tech and advanced manufacturing, highlighting growing alignment in tech policy.
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Europe’s #fusion industry and supportive #MEPs say now is the time to back fusion as a commercial energy opportunity, calling for clear political priority, regulatory certainty and tools to attract private investment.
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Europe’s fusion industry calls for help to commercialise
Europe should throw its weight behind nuclear fusion power and push now to make it a commercial reality, according to companies active in the sector and their backers in the European Parliament.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Many high-impact areas in health R&D remain neglected due to weak incentives and limited investment.
At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss how global cooperation can unlock greater impact from public research funding.
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At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss how global cooperation can unlock greater impact from public research funding.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Many high-impact areas in health R&D remain neglected due to weak incentives and limited investment.
At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss how global cooperation can unlock greater impact from public research funding.
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At our annual conference, supported by Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), we discuss how global cooperation can unlock greater impact from public research funding.
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Europe’s competitiveness depends on stronger links between research, innovation, education and skills.
Discussions at the EIT Higher Education Initiative conference highlighted the need for more integrated RIE systems.
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Discussions at the EIT Higher Education Initiative conference highlighted the need for more integrated RIE systems.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Europe’s competitiveness depends on stronger links between research, innovation, education and skills.
Discussions at the EIT Higher Education Initiative conference highlighted the need for more integrated RIE systems.
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Discussions at the EIT Higher Education Initiative conference highlighted the need for more integrated RIE systems.
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European politicians at #Davos urged that tech #sovereignty should not mean shutting out foreign partners, but balancing strategic independence with global openness.
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European tech sovereignty should not shut out foreign players, politicians say
The push for European technological sovereignty is more urgent than ever, but should not shut the door to foreign players, according to politicians discussing the issue at Davos last week.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
European politicians at #Davos urged that tech #sovereignty should not mean shutting out foreign partners, but balancing strategic independence with global openness.
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A European Parliament study suggests Horizon Europe’s #Widening measures should be tailored to each country’s research and innovation needs to address persistent disparities across the #EU.
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Widening measures should differ for each country, new European Parliament study concludes
Horizon Europe’s Widening measures should be diversified to target individual countries’ research and innovation needs, a draft study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Science and Technology…
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Europe’s food system is under growing strain from climate and economic pressures.
At our annual conference, with support from The Good Food Institute Europe, we explore how food biotech and alternative proteins could strengthen Europe’s economy and resilience.
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At our annual conference, with support from The Good Food Institute Europe, we explore how food biotech and alternative proteins could strengthen Europe’s economy and resilience.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Europe’s food system is under growing strain from climate and economic pressures.
At our annual conference, with support from The Good Food Institute Europe, we explore how food biotech and alternative proteins could strengthen Europe’s economy and resilience.
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At our annual conference, with support from The Good Food Institute Europe, we explore how food biotech and alternative proteins could strengthen Europe’s economy and resilience.
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Poland has launched a €1 billion Innovate Poland #innovation investment #fund inspired by France’s Tibi Initiative to build local private capital for technology companies.
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Poland takes cue from France with billion-euro innovation investment fund
Poland is looking to take a lead in spurring private capital investment in central and eastern Europe (CEE) with the launch of the new €1billion Innovate Poland programme, which aims to channel…
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January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Poland has launched a €1 billion Innovate Poland #innovation investment #fund inspired by France’s Tibi Initiative to build local private capital for technology companies.
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation has pledged €736 million to scale up Denmark’s BioInnovation Institute, strengthening early-stage support for life science, #biotech and emerging deep-tech start-ups.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Novo Nordisk Foundation has pledged €736 million to scale up Denmark’s BioInnovation Institute, strengthening early-stage support for life science, #biotech and emerging deep-tech start-ups.
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The #US is considering ways to prioritise federal #research funding for citizens, raising questions about the future of #international collaboration and access to grants.
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Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could…
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January 26, 2026 at 2:48 PM
The #US is considering ways to prioritise federal #research funding for citizens, raising questions about the future of #international collaboration and access to grants.
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Experts say #climate monitoring must remain a #global effort, with open data sharing and cooperation essential for accurate and timely climate information.
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Climate monitoring must remain a global enterprise, experts say
The EU has been trying to step up and ensure continuous global climate and weather monitoring services after Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to take down environmental databases in 2025. But…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📣 Brussels | 5 Feb 2026
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
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Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 Programme: buff.ly/yqD2JWR
January 23, 2026 at 10:58 AM
📣 Brussels | 5 Feb 2026
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 Programme: buff.ly/yqD2JWR
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 Programme: buff.ly/yqD2JWR
Momentum is building behind the idea of an EU-wide company status to simplify cross-border business and help firms scale across the internal market.
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Momentum builds for EU-wide company status
The European Parliament has added its backing to plans for a new EU-wide corporate legal framework designed to allow faster company creation and ease their expansion across borders. MEPs voted…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Momentum is building behind the idea of an EU-wide company status to simplify cross-border business and help firms scale across the internal market.
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The ScaleUp Europe Fund is seeking a #fund manager ahead of its first investments. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European commissioner responsible for start-ups, #research and #innovation, has highlighted the push to strengthen Europe’s scale-up financing.
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Scaleup Europe Fund seeks manager ahead of first investments
A manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund should be in place by the end of February, with the first investments due in the summer “at the latest,” according to Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The ScaleUp Europe Fund is seeking a #fund manager ahead of its first investments. Ekaterina Zaharieva, the European commissioner responsible for start-ups, #research and #innovation, has highlighted the push to strengthen Europe’s scale-up financing.
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🌍 Smaller European countries are showing how focused strategies can deliver strategic impact in #semiconductors.
By prioritising clear niches and aligning with #EU goals, small states can help strengthen Europe’s chip #ecosystem.
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Supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking
By prioritising clear niches and aligning with #EU goals, small states can help strengthen Europe’s chip #ecosystem.
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Supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🌍 Smaller European countries are showing how focused strategies can deliver strategic impact in #semiconductors.
By prioritising clear niches and aligning with #EU goals, small states can help strengthen Europe’s chip #ecosystem.
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Supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking
By prioritising clear niches and aligning with #EU goals, small states can help strengthen Europe’s chip #ecosystem.
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Supported by the Chips Joint Undertaking
The #US and #China risk technological stagnation if structural challenges, such as lower investment in basic research and #geopolitical tensions, continue to mount.
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Viewpoint: the US and China risk technological stagnation
Barely a day goes by in Brussels without someone looking enviously at US or Chinese technology. From artificial intelligence to semiconductors to electric cars, the continent seems convinced it needs…
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January 22, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The #US and #China risk technological stagnation if structural challenges, such as lower investment in basic research and #geopolitical tensions, continue to mount.
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The #EU has earmarked €20 million for research into sex differences in cardiovascular disease to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for women and men.
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Funding Radar: €20M set aside for research on sex differences in cardiovascular disease
The Novo Nordisk Foundation in Denmark, one of the world’s leading funders of pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, is investing €20 million in European collaborative research on sex-related…
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January 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The #EU has earmarked €20 million for research into sex differences in cardiovascular disease to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for women and men.
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📣 Brussels | 5 Feb 2026
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Marc Lemaître, Director-General of DG RTD at the European Commission, and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 buff.ly/yqD2JWR
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Marc Lemaître, Director-General of DG RTD at the European Commission, and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 buff.ly/yqD2JWR
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📣 Brussels | 5 Feb 2026
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Marc Lemaître, Director-General of DG RTD at the European Commission, and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 buff.ly/yqD2JWR
Moment of truth: will Europe’s #Research & #Innovation vision deliver real-world impact?
Join our Annual Network Conference with Marc Lemaître, Director-General of DG RTD at the European Commission, and other key voices shaping Europe’s R&I landscape.
🔗 buff.ly/yqD2JWR