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⚡ Meet the speakers of The Clean Tech Challenge! On 19 November, experts from EU institutions, industry and academia will discuss how Europe can accelerate its clean energy transition through research and innovation. Register here: buff.ly/ZUCKcEM

🔐 Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated. How can small businesses keep up? The EU-funded NERO Marketplace aims to help SMEs strengthen their digital security by making it easier to compare cybersecurity solutions and find tools and training tailored to their needs. Read: buff.ly/V9Abpvb

💰 €1.3 billion in EIC funding opportunities coming in 2027. The European Innovation Council (EIC) is preparing to launch calls worth €1.3 billion in grants and equity funding next year, according to the latest draft of its 2027 work programme. Read more: buff.ly/eTyopVy

🇪🇺 Are lump-sum grants making Horizon Europe funding easier to manage? A new report from Iglo, finds that grant administrators are increasingly positive about lump-sum funding, although more time is needed to assess whether it actually simplifies grant management. Read here: buff.ly/KLK5g1T

💶 The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a new €40 million call under its Higher Education Initiative, aimed at strengthening universities’ capacity for deep-tech and manufacturing innovation. Read more about this and other opportunities here: buff.ly/47L3heO

📊 European universities are taking greater control of academic patents. A new study from the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that European universities have caught up with their US counterparts in direct patent ownership. Read more in our Data Corner: buff.ly/TUSB5VV

💡 What does it take to secure an EIC Pathfinder grant? For Francesco Dell'Olio, coordinator of one of the projects selected this year, the lesson is clear: a groundbreaking research idea is not enough without a convincing path to market. Read his advice to future applicants here: buff.ly/WcgZlyG

🌐 As AI advances, is Europe investing enough in the networks that support it? A coalition of industry associations, universities and academics is calling for advanced networking to become a strategic research priority in the next Horizon Europe programme (FP10). Read here: buff.ly/vAOYkAa

🇪🇺 Is the EU scaling back its ambitions for EU Inc? The Council of the EU has dropped key provisions from its negotiating position on the proposed EU-wide start-up framework, including a central company registry and a unified insolvency system. Read: sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

🇪🇺🇨🇦 Could Canada join Erasmus+ by 2028? The European Parliament’s rapporteur on the next Erasmus+ programme wants Canada to join as early as 2028. Read more here: sciencebusiness.net/news/erasmus...

🇪🇺 MEPs have reached a compromise on the next Horizon Europe programme, but details remain under wraps ahead of a 10 November vote. Key questions include dual-use research, long-term funding for research labs and governance of Pillar 2. Read more here: sciencebusiness.net/news/horizon...

🇪🇺 Can EU Inc deliver for Europe's start-ups? Serena Borbotti-Frison, CEO of Startups for Europe, discusses what's at stake for Europe's start-up ecosystem and why EU Inc is a test for European institutions. Read here: sciencebusiness.net/news/start-u...

🇪🇺 Could cuts to FP10 undermine Europe’s competitiveness? EARTO President Jesús Valero warns that reducing R&I funding could weaken Europe’s ability to turn research into industrial innovation. Read: sciencebusiness.net/news/fp10/do... Supported by EARTO

🌎 The European Commission has announced plans for a new EU polar research hub. Part of the EU’s new Arctic strategy, the initiative aims to strengthen coordination between research, observation and scientific infrastructure. Read: sciencebusiness.net/news/commiss...

⚡ Can strategic research and innovation partnerships deliver Europe’s next clean energy breakthrough? As part of the conference, a dedicated panel session will explore clean energy transitions. 🎙️ Meet the panellists, explore the full programme and register here: buff.ly/ZfHFWAK

€158.2 billion or €140 billion? The Irish presidency’s proposal for the next Horizon Europe budget has sparked debate over whether it represents an increase or a cut in research funding. Part of the confusion comes down to the difference between 2025 prices and current prices. Read: buff.ly/Wg9azWb

How can start-ups help decarbonise steel production? University Spin-out PeroCycle is developing technology to reduce emissions from existing blast furnaces. But bringing new technologies to market is difficult, particularly when industry is reluctant to invest in early-stage R&D. buff.ly/0MQnLMJ

New funding opportunity for cancer research! The World Cancer Research Fund is offering grants of up to £500,000 for research exploring how diet, nutrition and physical activity influence cancer prevention and survivorship. Read more in our latest Funding Radar: sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

Fewer collaborative R&D projects are receiving EU funding under Horizon Europe compared to Horizon 2020. While Horizon Europe is still ongoing, the figures point to a significant decline in the number of funded collaborative projects. Read about the numbers here: sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

Applications for the ERC’s 2027 Starting Grants have increased by 60%, with success rates potentially falling to their lowest level since 2007. AI and new eligibility rules are among the possible explanations behind the sharp increase in applications. Read: sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

European Parliament rapporteurs have reached a deal on the next Horizon Europe programme. The deal marks an important step towards Parliament's negotiating position, with a committee vote scheduled for 10 November. Read more here: sciencebusiness.net/news/horizon...

📢 The full programme is now ready! This Friday, October 23, join us in Brussels for the third Integrators Conference – Expanding and integrating knowledge ecosystems in Southeast Europe. 🔗 Meet the panellists below and register here: sciencebusiness.net/events/expan...

🤖 European researchers are set to gain free access to AI tools and computing resources through a new initiative. The initiative aims to make AI resources more accessible to European researchers, without committing additional public funding. Read more: sciencebusiness.net/news/ai/comp...

🇪🇺 Is EU research funding doing enough to bring innovation to market? A new report from the European Court of Auditors calls for a stronger focus on commercialisation, scale-up and impact monitoring in EU-funded research programmes. Read the recommendations here: sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-fun...

🇪🇺 Is the EU research budget actually increasing? The Irish presidency’s €158B Horizon Europe proposal is being criticised as a nearly 10% cut, yet presented as a significant funding increase. How can both claims be made? Read the analysis here: sciencebusiness.net/news/eu-budg...

Researchers from the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) project IMAGIO have developed AblationNet, an AI tool that analyses CT scans to identify treated areas with greater accuracy than existing automated methods, even when image quality is poor. Sponsored by Read: buff.ly/APDcMhT

🇪🇺 Cutting the EU’s research budget would be “a strategic mistake,” warns research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva. Speaking at an AI summit in Dublin, Zaharieva defended the European Commission’s proposed €175 billion budget for the next Horizon Europe programme. Read more: buff.ly/0k6DGfy

🔬 Moving between countries can open new opportunities for researchers, but navigating different pension systems remains a challenge. How is RESAVER helping researchers build pension savings across borders? Read more in our article, sponsored by RESAVER 👇 sciencebusiness.net/news/mobilit...

🌎 €159 million mobilised for global health. Through Global Health EDCTP3, governments, foundations, pharmaceutical companies and research organisations are combining funding and expertise to tackle major infectious disease challenges. Supported by Global Health EDCTP3 Read more: buff.ly/WYUMnKe

🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 Baltic defence industries want to move beyond buying US military equipment towards stronger partnerships in technology development, production and innovation. But breaking into the US market remains a challenge. Read: buff.ly/mMEo8k4

Could Lithuania’s approach help Horizon Europe funding go further? As competition for EU research grants intensifies, Lithuania is encouraging other member states to use national funds to support high-quality proposals that miss out on EU funding. Read more here: buff.ly/E9YL8Yj

Hungary regains access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ funding After nearly four years of restrictions, the EU Council has agreed to restore Hungary’s access to both programmes, following progress on rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms. Read more: buff.ly/l7QOFmT

📢 Europe’s research community is pushing back against proposed Horizon Europe budget cuts. As EU budget negotiations continue, they are stepping up efforts to secure stronger investment in European research and innovation. Read more here: buff.ly/ydWRp5r

In this interview, former ASML CEO Peter Wennink calls for a more systemic approach to innovation, with support at every stage of technology development. He argues that Europe must encourage greater risk-taking, strengthen collaboration between research and industry. Read here: buff.ly/xYzL5Np

Can Europe secure the future of ocean research? As the EU advances its ocean policies, researchers are calling for stable, long-term funding to support ocean observation, data collection and research infrastructure. Read about the challenges facing Europe's ocean research community: buff.ly/JnFKznZ

A new €225 million call will support research and innovation in advanced materials, chemicals and critical raw materials, aiming to strengthen Europe's industrial competitiveness, reduce strategic dependencies and promote more sustainable value chains. Read here: buff.ly/Z2nW1Rn

📊 How is funding distributed across Horizon Europe's Joint Undertakings? Of the €7.9 billion awarded so far, €3.7 billion has gone to private companies, while research organisations and universities have received a combined €3.8 billion. This article takes a look at the numbers: buff.ly/YUHUGB6

Is Europe's grant system rewarding the best innovations, or the best grant applications? In this viewpoint, Abtin Aghagolian, co-founder of Pikd, argues that current evaluation systems can disadvantage early-stage start-ups, diverting time and resources away from innovation. Read: buff.ly/AEo2oEw

The programme for COST Conference 2026 is now available! On 22 October, @costprogramme.bsky.social will bring together researchers, policymakers and R&I stakeholders in Brussels to discuss the future of European research and innovation. Register here: www.cost.eu/cost-events/... Sponsored by COST

A new proposal from the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU would reduce the European Commission’s proposed €175 billion budget for Horizon Europe by €16.8 billion. Read more here: sciencebusiness.net/news/council...

🌱 How can digital tools encourage healthier habits among children and adolescents? The SmartCHANGE project is exploring how AI and gamification can support healthier lifestyle choices and help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Read more about the project: sciencebusiness.net/news/promisi...

🔬 EU governments will discuss a proposed portfolio of 19 Horizon Europe partnerships on 12–13 October, as the Commission seeks to reduce the current 60 partnerships. The proposal includes new initiatives on railways, space and climate resilience. Read more: buff.ly/sIK6UBm

🔬 Can open science and research security go hand in hand? In this interview, Mona Nemer discusses how researchers can protect sensitive data while maintaining international partnerships, including with countries facing political tensions. Full interview here: sciencebusiness.net/news/open-sc...

The EP is standing firm on its €1.94 trillion budget proposal as the Council prepares a revised position on the EU’s next long-term budget. Meanwhile, MEPs are nearing agreement on the next Horizon Europe, but potential budget cuts could put research funding at risk. Read more: buff.ly/MLtMvuz

Several European countries have endorsed a US-led vision for science, raising concerns over academic freedom and university autonomy. Critics fear its links to the Trump administration’s broader science agenda could undermine research institutions. Read here: sciencebusiness.net/news/interna...

Disagreements over employee participation rights have delayed the European Parliament's committee vote on EU Inc. Negotiators now hope to reach an agreement ahead of the next committee meeting on 19 October. Read more about the key points of disagreement here: sciencebusiness.net/news/start-u...

The European Open Science Cloud Federation opens to the public, giving researchers easier access to data from 200+ organisations. What could this unlock for climate and health research? sciencebusiness.net/news/open-sc... #OpenScience Sponsored by EOSC Gravity

Water, regulation, skills, technology and trust all shape the agrifood transition. Green Minds Gather 2026 brings these questions together across research, farming, industry and policy. start.uni.dk/green-minds-...

🎙️ Meet the speakers for our upcoming webinar on research security in Europe. On 14 October, together with Digital Science, we will bring together experts from across Europe to discuss how research security can move from controls to capabilities. Register here: sciencebusiness.net/events/rethi...

⚡ How can Europe scale clean energy technologies and infrastructure, strengthen R&I partnerships and advance industrial decarbonisation? Join us on 19 November as policymakers, researchers and industry leaders discuss the next steps for Europe’s clean energy transition. Register: buff.ly/ElSLFfo