Research & Technology in the EU

Latest news about research and innovation policy in the European Union.

MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI — 14 June 2023, 18:42 CET

The EU Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act Wednesday, vowing to ensure human oversight of AI-related processes while making full use of AI's the potential.

New Unitary Patent system launches in EU — 06 June 2023, 16:33 CET

The Unitary Patent system launched in the EU on 1 June, with the aim of making it simpler and easier for companies to protect their innovations in Europe and capitalise on their intellectual property.

Unitary Patent system - guide — 01 June 2023, 13:44 CET

The Unitary Patent system launched on 1 June 2023, with the aim of making it simpler and easier for companies to protect their innovations in Europe and capitalise on their intellectual property.

EU launches EUR 122m call for innovation ecosystems — 17 May 2023, 17:31 CET

The EU made EUR 122m available Wednesday under the 'European Innovation Ecosystems' initiative, whose aim is to strengthen European innovation ecosystems and respond to societal challenges.

Standard Essential Patents - guide — 27 April 2023, 21:31 CET

The European Commission on 27 April 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.

Compulsory Licensing - guide — 27 April 2023, 19:02 CET

The European Commission on 27 April 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.

New European patents framework boost for innovation — 27 April 2023, 21:41 CET

New unified rules on patents, proposed Thursday by the European Commission, will benefit patents holders and users, and will help smaller companies in particular make the most of their inventions.

EU strikes deal to boost semiconductor industry — 19 April 2023, 23:32 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional political agreement Tuesday on a regulation to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem, better known as the 'Chips Act'.

Commission invites proposals to deploy IRIS² satellite constellation — 24 March 2023, 18:26 CET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.