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EU allocates €100 million in emissions allowance to boost green jet fuel use

New funding under the EU Emissions Trading System supports 53 airlines in their transition to sustainable aviation fuels.

The EU expands support for Ukraine tech start-ups with a €20 million funding boost

To help support Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem during a time of conflict, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced a new €20 million funding initiative targeting Ukrainian deep-tech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

The European Commission launches a pilot project for a Mobile Responsive Launch System

The new Mobile Responsive Launch Systems will explore new concepts that will improve the continent's ability to deploy satellites and achieve greater strategic autonomy in orbit promptly.

EIT has a vision to boost EU innovation and competitiveness

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has presented a new strategic vision that will reinforce Europe's innovation capacity under the EU's next long-term budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

EIC flagship report shows the success of the startup-corporate collaboration

The European Innovation Council (EIC) have created a new flagship report showing the ways the corporate-startup has had an impact on collaboration on innovation and competitiveness in Europe.

EU and Jordan sign renewed to improve Mediterranean cooperation

The European Union and Jordan have officially signed a renewed agreement under the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), committing to collaboration on key regional priorities, including climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive economic development.

EU4Health supports the initiative to monitor pathogens and pollutants in wastewater

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has launched a new initiative under the EU4Health programme to improve the early detection of health threats through enhanced wastewater monitoring.

Risk management: How we can prepare Europe for the future

Europe is facing increasingly complex risks created by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological development, all of which are combining to create a challenging environment where disasters are more frequent, harder to predict, and often have wide-reaching impacts.

European support for climate action and energy independence, Eurobarometer shows

A majority of Europeans are calling for urgent and coordinated action on climate change, according to a new Eurobarometer survey released last week.

Record number of proposals for MSCA COFUND programme

The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND scheme has closed with a record 136 proposals submitted, which is a significant increase from previous years.

Solar power’s role in Europe’s energy future

Every day, clean, affordable solar energy is transforming the EU’s electricity system.

EU introduces new labels to help consumers reduce electronic waste

The European Union is trying to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste by introducing new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets.

MSCA’s €16.3 million call opens to bring science closer to the public

The European Commission has launched a new call under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens initiative, dedicating €16.25 million to support over 40...

Europe’s top researchers awarded €721 million by ERC

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of its latest Advanced Grant competition, awarding €721 to 281 researchers across Europe.

EU reassesses car labelling directive to boost digitalisation and zero-emission vehicle uptake

The European Commission has published a new evaluation of the Car Labelling Directive (Directive 1999/94/EC), revealing that while the policy has helped consumers make more informed vehicle choices, there is room for improvement to help meet the EU’s climate and digital goals.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions continue to improve research careers and EU innovation

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) remain a vital component of the European Union’s research and innovation ecosystem.

Four deep tech companies move forward in EU’s EIC STEP Scale-Up programme

The European Commission has announced the second group of companies advancing in the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up initiative.

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