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Implementation dialogue shows progress and challenges in EU funding for regional competitiveness

The European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on EU Funding and Regional Competitiveness, held in September 2025, brought together a diverse group of participants from across Europe to exchange views on how EU funds can better support innovation, competitiveness, and regional development.

The EU invests €2.9 billion to accelerate net-zero technologies

The European Commission has announced a boost for Europe's clean technology ambitions by investing €2.9 billion from the Innovation Fund to support 61 groundbreaking net-zero technologies across the continent.

AI transformation: European Commission launches the virtual institute RAISE

The European Commission has announced the Resource for Artificial Intelligence Science in Europe (RAISE), a new virtual institute designed to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research.

AI Founders Club recognised in the EU’s AI strategy

The European Commission’s new Apply AI Strategy has officially recognised the EIT AI Community’s AI Founders Club as a model initiative for building a stronger, more connected landscape for AI entrepreneurship across Europe.

European innovation council board welcomes expansion under FP10 proposal

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has expressed strong support for the European Commission’s proposal to expand the EIC as part of the upcoming 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).

EU takes new measures to strengthen research and security across Europe

The European Commission has announced a series of new measures to reinforce research security across the European Union. These new measures will protect Europe’s research and innovation landscape from emerging global risks.

Scenar2040 study: Finding a balance between productivity, environment and fair incomes

A new study from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) shows how different directions for the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could shape farming, food production, and the environment by 2040.

European Commission and private investors launch multi-billion Scale-up Europe Fund

The European Commission joined with private investors to create the Scaleup Europe Fund to strengthen Europe's innovation landscape.

Innovation Fair 2025: Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean unite for a sustainable future

The Innovation Fair 2025 brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean to showcase new ideas and strengthen international cooperation in research and innovation.

Europe explores space ambitions at the Danish Space Conference

Aalborg hosted Europe’s space debate at the 2025 Danish Space Conference this October, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss the European Union’s growing ambitions in space, defence, and innovation.

EIT backs EU innovation act that will strengthen global competitiveness

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has welcomed the European Commission’s work on the upcoming EU Innovation Act, describing it as an ambitious step toward boosting Europe’s innovation capacity and global competitiveness.

EU opens consultation on environmental footprint rules for space sector

The European Commission has launched an open consultation inviting stakeholders to contribute to the development of a pioneering framework: the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for the space sector (PEFCR4Space).

EU drives global efforts for sustainable and inclusive innovation at G20 STI meeting

The European Union has taken a leading role in advancing sustainable and inclusive science, technology, and innovation (STI) at the G20 Research, Science and Innovation Ministerial Meeting, held on 23 September 2025 in Tshwane, South Africa.

EU updates Digital Europe Programme to fast track tech ambitions

The European Commission has revised its Digital Europe Work Programme for 2025–2027, adjusting funding priorities to align with the EU’s most pressing digital ambitions.

EIT approves €978 million funding allocation to boost innovation and skills across Europe

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a funding package of €978 million for the period 2026–2028.

Final days to shape the future European Innovation Act

As the European Union seeks to strengthen innovation across the continent, the European Commission is inviting businesses, researchers, policymakers, and citizens to share their views on the upcoming European Innovation Act.

New EU4Health calls announced under 2025 work programme

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has officially launched a series of new open calls for proposals under the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme on behalf of the European Commission.

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