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Science Europe Supports New Instrument for Collaborative Bottom-up Research in Horizon Europe 2028–2034
Bottom-up, curiosity-driven research is the fundament on which long-term strategic competitiveness and breakthrough innovation are built. Science Europe is therefore pleased to see momentum towards a new instrument for supporting this under the next Framework...
EIC Board Statement on Transforming the European EnergySystem by Accelerating the Deployment of Deep Tech
The EIC Board has called for faster deployment of European deep tech solutions to strengthen the continent’s energy resilience, arguing that Europe’s long-term energy advantage will depend on scaling home-grown innovation. In a new statement published on 24 June 2026,...
Implementing research assessment reforms
This study provides an evidence-informed baseline assessment of progress in reforming research assessment under the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (ARRA), as implemented by its signatories - many of whom are members of the Coalition for Advancing Research...
Commission opens call for evidence on European Partnerships to be implemented as joint undertakings
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on European Partnerships to be implemented as joint undertakings under Horizon Europe 2028-2034. To strengthen the impact of European Partnerships, the Horizon Europe 2028-2034 proposal suggests streamlining...
Resonac Graphite Spain will receive EIB advice in order to accelerate its project to produce synthetic graphite used in electric batteries
he EIB will provide technical and financial advice for progressing the company’s project in A Coruña, Spain, for producing synthetic graphite, used for electric car batteries and energy storage. The EIB Advisory services will be delivered through the EU Innovation...
Prepared for career success: new findings on the MSCA Doctoral Networks
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks are widely recognised as a benchmark for doctoral programmes and one of the most prestigious achievements on a researcher's CV. Its prestige and strong impact were common knowledge. But nobody had actually...
Joint press statement: Strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the European Union and Kazakhstan
H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid an official visit to Brussels on 23 June 2026 and met with H.E. Mr. António Costa, President of the European Council and H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission....
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| Call/Topic | Open | Deadline |
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| Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Neighbourhood East ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-NE | 04 Dec 2025 | 26 Nov 2026 |
| Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Western Balkans ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-WB | 04 Dec 2025 | 26 Nov 2026 |
Horizon Europe 2021-2027
| Call/Topic | Open | Deadline |
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| EIC STEP Scale Up HORIZON-EIC-2026-STEP | 06 Nov 2025 | 25 Nov 2026 |
Open for SMEs-Innovators-Students
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| EIC Accelerator 2026 – Short proposal HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01 | 06 Nov 2025 | 17 Dec 2026 |
EVENTS
Shaping the AI frontier: key takeaways from the EDIH Summit 2026
by ATHENA | June 19, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments
The discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Europe has now clearly moved from policymaking to implementation. With the AI Act now in force, the focus of the EDIH Summit 2026 (Strengthening the AI Innovation Ecosystem, held on 9–10 June at The SQUARE in...
European Innovation Ecosystems Online Info Session – 18 June 2026
Launch of the 2026 Call for Expressions of Interest of the JRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP)
by ATHENA | June 11, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) launches the 2026 Call for Expressions of Interest under the Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP) programme, which will take place on 23 June 2026 in Brussels. The event will present the details of the call...
Conference Collaborate for Impact: Advancing European Digital Education and Skills
by ATHENA | June 11, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments
The European Commission invites participants to join this European Digital Education Hub (EDEH) flagship event to exchange, collaborate, and help shape the future of digital education and skills in Europe. The event represents an important space for European experts...
AI Act webinar
by ATHENA | June 11, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments
A webinar on artificial intelligence will take place on 23 June 2026. The webinar is organised by the European IP Helpdesk, together with the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, economies...
COST info day
by ATHENA | June 11, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments
The Online COST Info Day will take place on 16 June 2026. The online information session is open to all researchers and innovators at any career stage. Its aim is to inform the research community about how to get involved in COST Actions, the role and impact of the...
