The University of Chicago has received a $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine. This groundbreaking center will merge quantum engineering with biology to revolutionise medicine, aiming to unlock new insights for diagnostics and therapies.
Cambridge researchers have secured £7.5 million to build "programmable plants," a revolutionary initiative poised to transform agriculture. This funding from ARIA aims to fast-track crop development and enhance plant capabilities for a sustainable future.
Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has awarded €63 million to support 47 projects to strengthen innovation capacity within European higher education institutions.
The UK Government has announced new plans towards its research and development (R&D) funding approach by introducing new ten-year budgets or selected activities
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The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost for research and innovation through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2025.
The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost of €99.5 million for international research cooperation through the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges.
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).
UK scientists, researchers, and businesses will now benefit from expanded access to Horizon Europe funding calls, specifically for quantum and space research, following the release of the 2025 Horizon Europe Work Programme.
To maintain support for researchers throughout Europe, the European Research Council (ERC) is launching a new initiative worth €1.8 million to improve the quality and consistency of the assistance provided by National Contact Points (NCPs).
The European Commission has taken another step toward finalising its flagship research and innovation funding initiative, Horizon Europe, by pre-publishing the draft version of its 2025 work programme.
The UK government is investing in its clean Energy by launching a £300 million investment through the publicly-owned Great British Energy to supercharge the country’s offshore wind industry.
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.
Liverpool is set to revolutionise infectious disease research with a new AI-powered robotics lab, backed by £10m Innovation Zone funding. These advanced labs will accelerate the development of life-saving treatments for deadly pathogens, boosting the region's life sciences leadership.
Horizon Europe, the European Union's flagship research and innovation program, continues its commitment to a sustainable future with its Cluster 6 funding initiatives.
