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G7 agree to strengthen open and safe international science cooperation (11/07/2024)

The G7 Science and Technology Ministers' meeting held in Bologna and Forlì, Italy, from 9 to 11 July 2024 underscored the pivotal role of science, technology, innovation, and higher education in contributing to a sustainable future, aligned with the shared values of democracy, respect for international law, and the promotion of human rights, fairness and freedom.

Commission calls for applications for the newly established Technology Council for Advanced Materials (05/07/2024)

Today, the Commission launched a call for applications for members of the new Technology Council for Advanced Materials. This high-level group will coordinate efforts to meet future needs for advanced materials in Europe and is key to building a single advanced materials ecosystem. It should ensure leadership in promoting research, fast-track deployment of innovations, address European industry needs and offer guarantees for an effective protection of human health and the environment.

Repowering the EU with Hydrogen Valleys: Commission presents progress towards a European hydrogen economy (25/06/2024)

The European Union has made progress towards having at least 50 Hydrogen Valleys - local industrial or transport clusters where renewable hydrogen supply feeds local demand - under construction or operational by 2030, but important work still needs to be done. Today, the Commission published a Staff Working Document outlining the strategic priorities and actions that are currently ongoing or planned.

A new Euratom project will help diversify nuclear fuel supply (20/06/2024)

Funded under the Euratom Research and Training Programme, a new Innovation Action called SAVE is a significant step forward in Europe’s efforts towards nuclear fuel diversification, accelerated after Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

European Commission unveils European Digital Twin of the Ocean prototype (13/06/2024)

Today at the Digital Ocean Forum (DOF) 2024, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Iliana Ivanova and other high-level representatives from Belgium, France and the European Commission unveiled the first pre-operational platform of the European Digital Twin Ocean (EU DTO).

Commission announces first steps towards a network of VC investors in deep-tech innovation (13/06/2024)

The European Commission has taken the first concrete steps towards establishing a new network of European venture capital investors ready to co-invest in Europe’s most innovative deep-tech companies, together with the European Innovation Council Fund. On 12 June, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova brought together a group of forward-thinking investors to discuss this new form of collaboration.

The 2024 EU Prize for Citizens Science goes to three projects addressing marine pollution, agricultural biodiversity, and mental health (12/06/2024)

Today, the winners of the EU 2024 Prize for Citizen Science were announced. Citizen science - the general public engagement in scientific research activities – contributes to a vibrant civil society and is getting increasingly popular with Europeans. Out of the 288 applications, three citizen science initiatives received the main prizes and 27 were recognised with honorary mentions.

Launch of the new ERA Talent Platform - 20 Years Supporting Researchers in Motion through EURAXESS (10/06/2024)

Today, marks the launch of the ERA Talent Platform, a novel solution for researchers and research performing organisations. This comprehensive online gateway offers seamless access to a range of services, including EURAXESS service centres and portals, the HR Excellence in Research initiative, the RESAVER pension scheme, the Innovation Talent Platform and the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory.