EIT Jumpstarter offers a 7-month pre-acceleration programme for early-stage innovators from over 28 countries and territories. The programme supports these innovators in transforming scientific ideas into viable start-ups through training, mentoring and a structured entrepreneurial process that culminates in an international pitch competition. Eligible thematic areas: Participants will develop their ideas within one of six […]
The European Commission is partnering with the European Defence Agency on BraveTech EU
The European Commission and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have signed a Contribution Agreement to launch the second phase of theBraveTech EU initiative. This marks a significant step forward in EU-supported defence innovation. Under this agreement, the EDA will receive €35 million to implement the next phase of the programme. BraveTech EU, announced on 11 […]
Parliament approves the EU’s renewed trade instrument for development
On Tuesday, Parliament approved the revised rules on the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). The updated rules, approved by 459 votes to 127, with 70 abstentions, allow vulnerable developing countries to export goods to the EU at low or zero tariffs. Several international human rights and environmental conventions have been added to the list of […]
Competition – ASEF Young Leaders Summit
The ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) is a youth platform that builds a community of young people from Asia and Europe. It invites participants to embark on a learning journey to reflect on and develop their 1) self-leadership (you), 2) team leadership (us) and 3) social leadership (everyone). ASEFYLS is designed to foster a spirit […]
Internships – International Labour Organisation (ILO)
The ILO Internship Programme offers a wide range of opportunities to postgraduate students and recent graduates seeking practical learning experience in fields related to the ILO’s mandate and activities for a period of three to six months. Requirements: Students enrolled in the final year of a postgraduate programme (Master’s degree or equivalent) or in a […]
The EU and the EIB will support businesses in partner countries with €1.3 billion in funding
Following a new agreement between the European Commission and EIB Global, private project partners, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and financial institutions in the EU’s partner countries will have access to €1.3 billion in funding to support infrastructure projects in clean energy and digitalisation. This new initiative is backed by a €362 million guarantee from […]
Internships – European Banking Authority – France
The EBA is the EU agency responsible for implementing a set of harmonised rules to regulate and supervise the banking sector across all EU countries. Its aim is to create a single market for banking products within the EU that is efficient, transparent and stable. The EBA is launching an internship programme designed to bring […]
Competition – EU Learning 2026
The EU 2026 Quiz is a free online quiz open to all young Europeans. Test your knowledge of the EU’s institutions, values, history and opportunities, and compete against young people from across Europe for the chance to win a real European adventure. Who can apply? Any young person aged between 18 and 25 living in […]
Internships – European University Institute – Italy
The European University Institute (EUI) is a postgraduate institution established by treaty and dedicated to research and advanced education with a unique European perspective. It promotes values such as diversity and inclusion, international collaboration, and links between academics and policymakers. The three pillars of its activities are the training of early-career researchers through research of […]