The Council approved last September 30th conclusions on the importance of research and innovation for the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. These conclusions provide guidance for the establishment of a strong and dynamic ecosystem where higher education and research institutions can support the creation and growth of new companies, valorise the results of their research, […]
EU backs measures to boost security and defence investments
As part of the ReArm Europe Plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence and security. The legislation adopted in the Industry, Research and Energy committee will increase funding for defence-related investment by amending existing EU programmes – the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), Horizon Europe, […]
New strategy to strengthen Europe’s research and technology infrastructures
Last September 15, the Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures and make them even more integrated and accessible to […]
Commission launches new initiatives with industry to boost Europe’s Automotive leadership
Last September 12, President Ursula von der Leyen chaired the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, bringing together the European automotive industry, social partners, and other stakeholders in Brussels. The meeting reaffirmed the need to act fast to implement the Automotive Action Plan. As technology transforms mobility and geopolitics reshapes global competition, there […]
PhD – Science and Technology for Advanced Therapies – Italy
Technological innovation has transformed medicine, enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, but also increasing the complexity of available solutions and healthcare costs. To ensure the safe and effective use of new technologies, it is crucial to train professionals who possess interdisciplinary skills and can integrate basic research, technological development, and clinical application. The Doctoral Course in […]
EU sets new methodology to clarify rules for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels
Last July 8, the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to supporting the development of a hydrogen market by introducing a comprehensive greenhouse gas emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive. This methodology complements the existing ones on renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), completing […]
PhD – Student position in Robotics and Machine Learning for Autonomous Manipulation – Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology is offering a WASP, The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program, funded PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. WASP is a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. It is by far the largest […]
Commission launches strategy to make Europe Quantum leader by 2030
Last July 2, the European Commission has put forward the Quantum Strategy to make Europe a global leader in quantum by 2030. The Strategy will foster a resilient, sovereign quantum ecosystem that fuels startup growth and transforms breakthrough science into market-ready applications, while maintaining Europe’s scientific leadership. Quantum technologies will revolutionise addressing complex challenges, from pharmaceutical […]
Commission presents Roadmap for law enforcement data access
The European Commission presented last June 24 a Roadmap setting out the way forward to ensure law enforcement authorities in the EU have effective and lawful access to data. The roadmap is an important deliverable under ProtectEU – the EU’s Internal Security Strategy which the Commission presented in April this year. Terrorism, organised crime, online fraud, drug trafficking, child […]