Future of the EU: Commission Unveils Plan for Next Long-Term Budget

The European Commission published a Communication on ‘The Road to the next Multiannual Financial Framework’. It outlines the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the design of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This lays the groundwork for reflections on how to adapt the EU’s long-term budget to evolving needs and priorities. With this Read more about Future of the EU: Commission Unveils Plan for Next Long-Term Budget[…]

EU’s InvestAI Initiative to Drive €200 Billion in AI Investments

At the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion for investment in AI, including a new European fund of €20 billion for AI gigafactories. This large AI infrastructure is needed to allow open, collaborative development of the most complex AI models and to make Europe an Read more about EU’s InvestAI Initiative to Drive €200 Billion in AI Investments[…]

Boosting innovation through exploitation of digitalisation and data exchange in healthcare

The Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU) has announced a new funding call aimed at accelerating the development of transformative health innovations. This ambitious initiative focuses on exploiting the full potential of digitalisation and data exchange in healthcare to address pressing public health needs and drive the digital transformation of Europe’s health industry. This Read more about Boosting innovation through exploitation of digitalisation and data exchange in healthcare[…]

EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects

The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. For the first time, projects of different scales (large, medium and small, alongside pilots) and with a cleantech manufacturing focus are awarded under the 2023 call for proposals. This is Read more about EU invests €4.8 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative net-zero projects[…]

Venture capital to support deep tech innovation in Europe

Today, the Commission has launched a Trusted Investors Network bringing together a group of investors ready to co-invest in innovative deep-tech companies in Europe together with the EU. The Union’s investment comes from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, which is part of the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe. The first group comprises 71 investors Read more about Venture capital to support deep tech innovation in Europe[…]

CEF Transport: €2.5 Billion Available for Infrastructure Projects Across the EU

The European Commission has announced a significant financial boost for EU transport infrastructure, with €2.5 billion allocated under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport. This funding will support a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing and modernizing the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The investment is designed to improve connectivity, reduce bottlenecks, and Read more about CEF Transport: €2.5 Billion Available for Infrastructure Projects Across the EU[…]

EU boosts European AI developers

Today, the Commission has launched a call for setting up AI Factories to boost European leadership in trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI). AI Factories will be created around the EU’s world-class network of European High-Performance Computing (HPC) supercomputers and will be available to a range of European users, such as startups, industry and researchers. President of the Commission, Read more about EU boosts European AI developers[…]

HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-02-36: “Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe on Innovative Materials”

Haptic R&D Consulting Seeks Consortium Partners for Horizon Europe Call on Innovative Materials Haptic R&D Consulting, focussed on technology transfer and innovation, is thrilled to announce its intention to form a consortium to apply for the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-02-36: “Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe on Innovative Materials.” About the Call This Read more about HORIZON-CL4-2024-HUMAN-02-36: “Synergy with national and regional initiatives in Europe on Innovative Materials”[…]

Nokian Tyres Receives €99.5 Million State Aid for Green Tire Factory

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €99.5 million (RON 495.2 million) Romanian measure in favour of Nokian Tyres. The aid will support the establishment of a new zero carbon dioxide emission factory for passenger car tyres in Oradea. The measure will contribute to the EU’s strategic objectives relating to job creation, regional development, and to the Read more about Nokian Tyres Receives €99.5 Million State Aid for Green Tire Factory[…]

EU to invest record €7 billion into transport infrastructure

The Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s instrument for strategic investment in infrastructure. This represents the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme. Around 83% of the funding will support projects that deliver on the EU’s climate objectives, improving and modernising the EU network of railways, Read more about EU to invest record €7 billion into transport infrastructure[…]

Commission funds Regional Innovation Valleys with €116 mil

The Commission has identified 151 regions as Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), as part of the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). By bringing together a range of regions across Europe with different innovation levels and linking up their key innovation actors, RIVs aim to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, bridge the innovation gap in Europe and improve Europe’s overall innovation Read more about Commission funds Regional Innovation Valleys with €116 mil[…]