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NASA partners with six companies to explore lower cost space delivery solutions

NASA has awarded contracts to six U.S. aerospace companies to conduct studies focused on cost-effective ways to deliver spacecraft to complex orbits.

UK space frontiers 2035: The next decade of UK space science

The UK Space Agency has been working with Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to launch a new initiative titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio.

Gates Foundation announces $2.5 billion investment in women’s health research

The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to accelerate research and development in women’s health.

EU4Health will launch €3.5 million tender for SoHO regulation implementation

The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) under the EU4Health programme, announcing an upcoming call for tenders to support the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1938 on Substances of Human Origin (SoHO).

Bridging the gap between forensic science research and practice in the UK

Dr Kevin J. Farrugia explores bridging the gap between forensic science research and operational practices in the UK.

UK Government supports local innovation through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund

The UK Government has recently announced a new investment to help support local lenders across the country, allocating at least £30 million to key regions in each UK nation with the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

The EU is looking for public input on the revised SSbD Framework

The European Commission is asking for public feedback on its updated Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Framework. The SSbD Framework is a tool that is designed to support the development of safer and more environmentally friendly chemicals and materials.

Igniting curiosity and empowering future scientists with LEGO® education science

Education has the potential to foster curiosity and empower future scientists through engaging hands-on learning, proven to positively impact students and teachers. This interview explores the vision, development, and potential of LEGO® Education Science, featuring insights from Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Head of Education Impact at LEGO Education.

EU-LIFE suggests a stronger focus on research and innovation in EU’s long term budget

EU-LIFE, a partnership between 17 leading life sciences research institutes across Europe, has released an open letter calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU to put Research and Innovation (R&I) at the centre of Europe’s future competitiveness.

Horizon Europe will double in size for 2028-2034

The European Commission has announced its proposal to double the budget for its flagship research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, in the next long-term EU budget cycle from 2028 to 2034.

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.

ERC has awarded over €20 million to bring science closer to market

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded €22.5 million in the first round of its 2025 Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants, supporting 150 innovative projects across Europe.

NHS Cancer Programme awards £14.4M to boost early detection and diagnosis innovations

The NHS Cancer Programme has awarded £14.4 million through SBRI Healthcare to support 16 pioneering projects aimed at improving early cancer detection and diagnosis across the UK.

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.

Science Creates opens applications for its third Engineering Biology Accelerator

Science Creates has worked in partnership with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch the third round of their flagship UK-wide engineering biology accelerator.

From classroom to career: Rethinking STEM education for a more inclusive, hands-on future

John Taylor from Ravensbourne University London discusses the transition from classroom to career, emphasising the need to rethink STEM learning for a more inclusive and hands-on future

EIC board pushes for expanded mission and bigger budget

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has released a set of recommendations aimed at elevating Europe’s role as a global leader in deep tech innovation.

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