The James Dyson Award is an international student design award supporting current and recent graduates of design or engineering who have a problem-solving idea. Who can apply The award is open to current university students of engineering, product design and industrial design, and those who have graduated in these subjects in the last four years. All […]
European Commission proposes new rules to help companies get the most out of their patents
The Commission has proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty. The proposed Regulations on standard essential patents, compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations, and the revision of the legislation on supplementary […]
April 21: World Creativity and Innovation Day
Today, April 21, is World Creativity and Innovation Day and to commemorate this day the CDE of Almeria has created this interactive infographic: Leading innovation through EU research Investing in research and innovation is investing in Europe’s future. It helps us to compete globally and preserve our unique social model. It improves the daily lives […]
“SocioDigithon”, the competition to promote Human Rights and digital innovation launched by the European Union.
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Indonesia has launched the third edition of the ‘’, an annual competition which aims to address human rights challenges in Indonesia through digital innovation. Held this year in partnership with Binar Academy, this competition is part of the EU’s broader effort to support Indonesia in promoting human […]
What are the benefits of making data accessible?
By fostering trust in the availability of data, European standards aim to stimulate innovation, ease the green transition and benefit Europeans. Big data plays a key role in the EU’s digital transformation as it can be used in different fields, such as agriculture or healthcare. To exploit its potential, data sharing needs to be enabled, […]
Prehistoric stone tools older than early humans discovered in Kenya
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 […]