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5 EIT Health startups driving big data innovations in healthcare

Big data is transforming the healthcare landscape, offering new possibilities in patient care, diagnostics, and operational efficiency. By leveraging vast amounts of health information, medical professionals can make more informed decisions, predict disease patterns,...

EP adopts resolution on priorities for EU’s post-2027 long-term budget

On 7 May 2025, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on its vision and demands for the EU’s 2028-2034 budget. The resolution was adopted by 317 votes in favour, 206 against and with 123 abstentions. MEPs call for a significantly more ambitious multiannual...

EC opens call for Gender Equality Champions

On 7 May 2025, the European Commission opened the call for applications to the fourth edition of the Gender Equality Champions. Interested organisations can apply online via the Funding and Tenders Portal until 18 June 2025. This prize awards outstanding...

European Commission awards EU Mission Label to 39 new cities

At the Cities Mission Conference 2025, 39 cities participating in the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities under Horizon Europe were awarded the EU Mission Label. This recognition highlights their ambitious plans to reach climate neutrality by 2030 and is...

LERU contribution to consultation on next MFF calls for strategic investment in Europe’s knowledge future

The League of European Research Universities (LERU) published its contribution to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). LERU calls for bold, strategic investment in Europe’s knowledge future, centred around a...

Iceland: Sidekick Health Secures €35 Million Venture Debt from EIB to Accelerate R&D and Global Expansion

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €35 million venture debt facility with Sidekick Health, a leading digital health and therapeutics company operating across Europe and the US. The funding will accelerate Sidekick’s therapy development and AI-driven...

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European R&I Days set for September 16-17/2025

The European Commission is to organise this years’ annual conference on research and innovation, the R&I days, on 16 and 17 September 2025.  The Commission plans to discuss the EU’s next long-term budget and the next Framework Programme.   ...

EUIndTech2025, 02-4/2025, Registration open

Industrial technologies and materials for a sustainable Europe EUIndTech2025 is the EU flagship event, as part of the Polish presidency of the EU Council. It gathers cyclical events, Conference on Industrial Technologies and Euro Nano Forum. The event brings together...

2025 EUA AI Conference

Exploration into the use of AI – whether in learning and teaching, research or institutional management – is deepening. Among university communities, its real and potential value is increasingly understood. But as AI-powered tools proliferate, how can universities...

STOA-STS forum Conference ‘EU-Japan cooperation in the areas of quantum and AI’

This conference serves as a vital platform for exploring and enhancing the strategic partnership between the EU and Japan in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. By bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and...

Recording and presentation from the COST Info Day 2025

Did you miss the COST Info Day on 18 February 2025? Want to know how you can participate in a running COST Action or propose your own research network? Here's what you need to know: Watch the recording Read our Q&A Check your eligibility