New research describes the discovery of prehistoric stone tools found in Kenya that predate the time of the first humans. A new mystery has emerged in science. Archaeologists have discovered 330 lithic tools used to slaughter animals and grind plant material into food. Their study, published in the journal Science and led by the Smithsonian […]
European Innovation Council Fund injects €331 million into European deep-tech companies
The European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) has taken 42 new investment decisions into deep-tech companies for a total of €331 million since the last announcement in November 2022. 13 companies have already signed their investment agreements. These are pioneering start-ups that are poised to bring breakthrough innovations to citizens and businesses: a new type of computer vision software […]
MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
On Tuesday, MEPs backed plans to secure the EU supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages. The Industry and Energy Committee adopted two draft bills: one on the “Chips Act” that aims to bolster technological capacity and innovation in the EU Chips ecosystem and a second one […]
Launch of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Campus
Today, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) launches ‘EIT Campus’, a new initiative to ease access to its broad offer of education and training blending innovation with entrepreneurship. Through the new comprehensive online platform, interested learners are now able to access the rich educational and skills development programmes offered by the EIT and its nine […]
Industrial investments in research and development in the EU again on the rise
The 2022 edition of the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, published by the Commission, shows that Europe’s industry is back on track in research and development investments with an increase of 8.9% in 2021 compared to the -2.2 % pandemic-related dip in 2020. The EU remains the global leader in R&D investments by the automotive sector, where the transformation […]
REPowerEU: deal on energy measures in national recovery plans
Measures to save energy, produce clean energy and diversify supplies Support for vulnerable households, SMEs and micro-enterprises Member states to allocate more funds to cross-border and multi-country energy projects MEPs struck a deal with Council on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green […]
Traineeships at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a call for traineeships for recent graduates and young professionals for a period of six months starting at the beginning of 2023. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent EU body set up in 2008. It works to enhance Europe’s ability […]
Rocío Arroyo, CEO of AMADIX, among the winners of the Capital of Innovation and Women Innovator awards.
The European Innovation Council (EIC) has revealed the winners of its annual innovation awards, with prizes going to the cities of Métropole Aix-Marseille Provence and Haarlem, as well as six leading women innovators. The prizes were announced by Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, during the EIC’s two-day summit, taking place until tomorrow. EU Prize for […]
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: €1.75 billion in new calls for researchers and institutions
The Commission announced new calls to support researchers’ training, skills and career development under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EU’s flagship funding programme under Horizon Europe for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. With a total budget of €6.6 billion over 2021-27, the MSCA support researchers from all over the world, at all stages of […]