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New £1.2 billion tech market set to revolutionse public sector buying

The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.

UK Government invests £86 billion to supercharge science and technology sectors

The UK Government has announced a £86 billion funding package aimed at enhancing the country's science, technology, and innovation sectors.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

Duke engineers empower robots to navigate tough terrain with human-like senses

Thanks to a breakthrough by Duke University engineers, robots are taking a major step forward in navigating the real world.

AI tool ‘Consult’ used for first time to analyse public responses in government consultation

Scottish Government trials new AI to speed up policy analysis and cut costs, with promising early results.

Europe moves ahead in quantum chip innovation

Europe is upping its efforts in quantum technology innovation with the recent selection of six consortia by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU).

EIC board encourages stronger national and regional support for deep tech innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board calls on EU Member States and regions to better align their innovation funding efforts with the EIC's programmes to support the growth of deep tech start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

EUMETSAT and DG CLIMA strengthen partnership to support EU climate strategies

Renewing their commitment to tackle climate change, EUMETSAT and the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) have reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation to better the European Union’s climate strategies.

Rochester scientists launch experimental quantum network using single photons

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have revealed a new quantum communications network that spans their two campuses.

Top tech experts invited to join government fellowship to accelerate AI and digital innovation

The UK government has opened applications for a fellowship programme that hopes to bring together 25 of the country's leading tech minds into public service.

EU launches stakeholder consultations on future strategic digital technologies

The European Commission has introduced a consultation process to shape the direction of digital research, development, and deployment in the EU past 2027.

UK produces Europe’s first E-beam chip lab

The UK government has shown its commitment to their semiconductor industry by revealing its new electron beam (E-beam) lithography facility at the University of Southampton.

LGA and techUK join to drive digital transformation in local government

The Local Government Association (LGA) and techUK have created a new partnership to accelerate digital transformation in councils across England.

EIT supports innovation and sustainability through the New European Bauhaus

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is increasing its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and inclusivity through continued support for the New European Bauhaus (NEB).

How EU-LIFE research Institutes are adapting scientific technology platforms

A new study published in EMBO Reports highlights how European scientific research institutions manage the evolving challenges of core facilities, those vital hubs of cutting-edge technology and expertise supporting modern science.

Opportunities for a digitally inclusive world for an ageing population

Focusing on information and communication technologies, Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, outlines opportunities associated with population ageing and the importance of creating a digitally inclusive, user-friendly environment that supports older individuals.

UK government invests £121 million in quantum technology

The UK government has announced a £121 million investment in quantum technology to strengthen its position as a global leader in emerging technologies.

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