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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.

UK government invests £1 billion into tech innovation and economic growth

The UK government will support its science and technology sectors with over £1 billion in investments to help innovators working in transformative sectors, such as quantum computing, semiconductors, engineering biology, and cybersecurity.

UK launches global talent fund drive to attract top researchers and innovators

The UK government has announced the launch of their new initiative that hopes to attract the world’s brightest researchers, engineers, and creatives to boost the country’s economy and drive innovation in key sectors.

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.

Quantum’s commercial moment: Unlocking the UK’s next £13 billion industry

Dr Graeme Malcolm OBE examines quantum technologies commercial moment, which he argues is unlocking the UK’s next £13 billion industry.

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.

The impact of ERC proof of concept grants

A new report highlights the real-world impact of the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants and their research support.

A flood of global tech investments in the UK as government vows to unleash growth

The UK is attracting major global tech investments, from AI to fintech, creating highly-skilled jobs nationwide. Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle unveiled this news at London Tech Week, affirming the government's commitment to tech as a central pillar of its growth strategy.

Japan innovation: Brains, budgets, and breakthroughs

Professor Himanshu Rai gets us started on the concepts of brains, funding, and breakthroughs in Japan’s master plan for innovation.

Pioneering quantum biology and medicine with the $21 Million Berggren Center

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 awarded £7.5 million to build programmable plants

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.

How research informs policy

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.

EIT invests €63 million to boost innovation in higher education

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.

UK Government reveals plans for long-term R&D funding

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 This new...

€1.25 billion boost for research: MSCA 2025 calls and new initiative revealed

The European Commission has announced a significant funding boost for research and innovation through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in 2025.

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