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Draft work programme for Horizon Europe’s Cluster 4 , 2026-2027

In 2026 and 2027, the European Commission plans to run two mega-calls dedicated to research and innovation in support of the Clean Industrial Deal.  They will fund massive, close-to-market projects worth €20-25 million each, out of an annual budget of €125...

ERA dashboard 2024

The European Research Area (ERA) Dashboard is a component of the ERA Monitoring Mechanism (EMM), which provides a basis for evidence-informed policymaking in the European Research Area. Covering 53 indicators, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the...

CESAER position paper on Erasmus+ calls for a prosperous, resilient and skilled Europe through science and technology

CESAER, the association of Europe’s leading universities of science and technology, has published a position paper with key recommendations to shape Erasmus+ for 2028–2034, under the title ‘Erasmus+ for a prosperous, resilient and skilled Europe through science and...

EC is looking for members of Sounding Board for enhanced Horizon Results Platform

The European Commission has published a Call for Expressions of Interest to join the Sounding Board and help to shape the revamped and enhanced Horizon Results Platform. The Call was published on the Funding & Tenders Portal on 20 June 2025. The European...

European Parliamentary Research Service study looks at possible designs for next FP

The European Parliamentary Research service published a study on 'Evolution and/or disruption? Designing the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation' on 19 June 2025. The study explores the design of future Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation...

EIT’s Deep Tech Talent Initiative reaches target of 1 million talents trained

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announced on 19 June 2025 that the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative has achieved its goal of training one million people in deep tech fields. The aim of the initiative is to strengthen the EU’s competitiveness...

EIC and EIT launch 2026 edition of European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched today the 2026 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This joint initiative supports women entrepreneurs whose...

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Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Chairs

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EVENTS

Discover HaDEA-managed projects showcasing their work in photonics and laser technology at CLEO®/Europe-EQEC & Laser World of Photonics

The Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Europe (CLEO®/Europe-EQEC conference) is taking place in Munich, Germany, 23-27 June 2025. Alongside the Conference, the Laser World of Photonics trade fair will take place, providing a comprehensive overview...

Advancing Public Engagement and Citizen Science in the European Research Area- Video Available

https://webcast.ec.europa.eu/advancing-public-engagement-and-citizen-science-in-the-european-research-area-2025-06-19

Choose Europe to Start and Scale – Video available

https://webcast.ec.europa.eu/choose-europe-to-start-and-scale-part-1-25-06-19

Drones Beyond 2025 – Towards the adoption of Innovative Aerial Services

Drones Beyond is DTA’s flagship initiative, designed to be a reference point for European and national institutions and industry shaping the future of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Innovative Aerial Services (IAS).The event brings together policymakers, industry...

EU-Taiwan Matchmaking Event in Taipei, Taiwan 2025

The European Commission (EC), through the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), will host the EU–Taiwan Matchmaking Event in Taipei, Taiwan, on 21 October - 23 October 2025. This event will be organised in collaboration with the European...

SEMICON India 2025

SEMICON India 2025 is co-located with electronica and productronica India, creating the largest single event for electronics , manufacturing in South Asia. Attend SEMICON India and enjoy exploring this vibrant market and networking with global and local leaders in the...

EU funding for digital technologies – Viva Technology 2025: presentation available

Viva Technology 2025 took place in Paris from 11 to 14 June 2025. On 13 June, HaDEA organised a workshop on "EU funding for Digital Technologies". ...