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Research & Technology in the EU
Latest news about research and innovation policy in the European Union.
- Commission invites proposals to deploy IRIS² satellite constellation — 24 March 2023, 18:26 CET
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The European Commission launched an invitation Friday for the industry to tender proposals to procure a concession contract to implement the EU's Secure Communication Constellation IRIS².
- Artificial intelligence on EU auditors' radar screen — 20 March 2023, 18:40 CET
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An assessment of EU action to support the development of artificial intelligence was under way Monday, as EU auditors examine whether EU plans are conducive to positioning Europe as a global leader in AI.
- EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence - guide — 10 March 2023, 18:21 CET
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The European Commission and the High Representative presented on 10 March for the first time a Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence.
- Germany go-ahead for EU's unitary patent system — 21 February 2023, 23:24 CET
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Germany's deposition of instrument on the ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement Monday triggered the final step required for the Unitary Patent system to start operating on 1 June 2023.
- MEPs ready to start talks on new boost for EU chips industry — 15 February 2023, 23:20 CET
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Euro-MPs agreed Wednesday a draft bill to secure the EU's supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages.
- Green light for EU satellites to protect government communications — 15 February 2023, 23:05 CET
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The IRIS² telecoms satellites, offering a secure communications infrastructure for EU government bodies, will be active from 2024, following Tuesday's green light from the European Parliament.
- Commission launches European Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain — 14 February 2023, 23:18 CET
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The European Commission launched Tuesday a regulatory sandbox for innovative use cases involving Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT).
- Green Deal Industrial Plan boost for Europe's net-zero industry — 02 February 2023, 22:31 CET
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The Commission presented its 'Green Deal Industrial Plan' Wednesday with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and supporting fast transition to climate neutrality.
- EUR 657m awards for researchers across Europe — 31 January 2023, 22:16 CET
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The European Research Council announced Tuesday the winners of its latest round of 'Consolidator Grants', aimed at supporting mid-career researchers for pioneering research across all scientific disciplines.
- MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry — 24 January 2023, 20:31 CET
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A European Parliament committee backed plans Tuesday to secure the EU supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages.
- EU earmarks EUR 13.5 bn for innovation in Europe — 06 December 2022, 22:15 CET
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The European Commission adopted the Horizon Europe 2023-24 research work programme Tuesday, with around EUR 13.5 billion to support European environmental, energy and digital research projects.
- EU member states mostly fail to improve consumer protection against risks of harmful AI — 06 December 2022, 18:26 CET
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Ministers have reached a disappointing position for consumers on the AI Act, a vital piece of legislation to regulate AI and meant to protect consumers from harm the technology could cause.
- Industrial designs in EU to become cheaper, more predictable — 29 November 2022, 23:43 CET
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The European Commission presented proposals for revised rules on industrial designs Tuesday designed to make it cheaper, quicker and more predictable to protect industrial designs across the EU.
- New EU satellite system boost for secure communications — 21 November 2022, 23:30 CET
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The EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement Thursday on the setting up of a new multi-orbital constellation of satellites to enable secure communication services by 2027.
- EUR 3 bn call to boost EU energy independence from Russian fossil fuels — 07 November 2022, 23:36 CET
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The EU launched the third call for large-scale projects under its Innovation Fund Thursday, with additional support for ending EU dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
- Funding & tender opportunities — 03 November 2022, 22:15 CET
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This portal is the European Commission's entry gate for grant funding and procurement. You can: Find calls for proposals or tenders in your area of interest - How to participate in a call for proposals or tenders - Select the programme - Participant register - Partner search - Find information on funded projects and their results - Indicate your interest as an expert in supporting the Commission in evaluating proposals and monitoring projects - Find help and guidance
- EU funds 49 space research projects with almost EUR 200 million — 19 October 2022, 23:47 CET
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The EU Commission announced the results of 2021–2022 space-related calls for proposals under Horizon Europe Wednesday, with close to EUR 200 million support for 49 space research projects.
- EU agrees upgrade for European standardisation system — 13 October 2022, 17:11 CET
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The EU's Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement Wednesday on a proposal aimed at improving the governance and integrity of the European standardisation system.
- Revision of the EU Product Liability Directive - guide — 28 September 2022, 18:44 CET
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The European Commission adopted on 28 September two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains.
- An innovative urban biorefinery — 07 September 2022, 23:25 CET
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The innovative circular technologies of URBIOFIN project for municipal waste management are ready to be implemented Europe-wide.
- EU supports clean tech projects with EUR 1.8 billion funding — 12 July 2022, 23:35 CET
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The European Union launched over EUR 1.8 billion of awards Tuesday to 17 large-scale innovative projects to bring breakthrough technologies to the market in energy-intensive industries.
- EU innovation agenda boost for startups — 06 July 2022, 18:46 CET
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The European Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda Tuesday with the aim of positioning Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups.
- EU strengthens rules for placing medical tests on market — 31 May 2022, 23:23 CET
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As of 26 May, new rules to better protect public health and patient safety, on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV tests, pregnancy tests or COVID-19 tests, are applicable.
- Boost for EU research in green and health innovation — 10 May 2022, 23:14 CET
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An amendment to the Horizon Europe Programme, adopted Tuesday by the EU Commission, increases its budget by nearly EUR 562m to support innovative solutions to green, health and digital challenges.
- European researchers awarded EUR 624m grants — 26 April 2022, 22:59 CET
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The European Research Council announced Tuesday the winners of its latest Advanced Grants competition, with funding worth EUR 624 million going to 253 leading researchers across Europe.