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NEWS

Reimagining Teaching in an Accelerating World

As global challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological shifts reshape education, reimagining teaching demands more than incremental change. For policymakers, the central question is whether education systems are actively shaping that transformation...
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German Helmholtz Association publishes position papers on Horizon Europe proposal

The Helmholtz Association, Germany's largest research organisation, published position papers on the Commission's proposal for the Horizon Europe (2028-2034) Regulation and the Specific Programme, including its interaction with the proposed European Competitiveness...
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Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe

European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the...
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Putting Research & Innovation at the centre of our discussions: Germany hosts its second Enhanced Dialogue

Germany hosted its second Enhanced Dialogue with the European Commission in Berlin on 2–3 March, bringing together Secretary of State Marcus Pleyer of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and Marc Lemaître, Director-General for Research and...
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EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology publishes new study on women in STEM

The European Patent Office (EPO) Observatory on Patents and Technology has released a new study on women in STEM, revealing slow progress and persistent gaps in inventive activity, patenting entrepreneurship and career development....
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Preparing Europe’s youngest learners for an uncertain world – New Eurydice report on preparedness education in Europe

Climate disasters, cyber threats, pandemics and geopolitical instability are no longer distant risks: they are increasingly part of Europe’s everyday reality. Education plays a crucial role in helping children understand these risks and respond...
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EIT Manufacturing releases 2026 industrial innovation report

Europe’s manufacturing sector is under pressure. Geopolitical instability, fragile supply chains, rising structural costs and critical skills shortages are testing its resilience and competitiveness.  At the same time, intensifying global competition and...
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ATHENA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CALENDAR

Erasmus +

Call/TopicOpenDeadline
Alliances for Education and Enterprises

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP

04 Dec 202510 Mar 2026
Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (implementing the ‘Blueprint’)

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-BLUEPRINT

04 Dec 202510 Mar 2026
Alliances for STEM Skills Foundries

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-PI-ALL-INNO-STEM

04 Dec 202510 Mar 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Neighbourhood East

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-NE

04 Dec 202526 Nov 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in South Mediterranean Countries

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-SMC

04 Dec 202526 Mar 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Western Balkans

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-WB

04 Dec 202526 Nov 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Sub-Saharan Africa

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-VIRT-EXCH-SSA

04 Dec 202526 Mar 2026

Horizon Europe 2021-2027

Call/TopicOpenDeadline
EIC STEP Scale Up

HORIZON-EIC-2026-STEP

06 Nov 202525 Nov 2026

Open for SMEs-Innovators-Students

Call/TopicOpenDeadline
EIC Accelerator 2026 – Short proposal

HORIZON-EIC-2026-ACCELERATOR-01

06 Nov 202517 Dec 2026

EVENTS

STOA high-level conference – Academic Freedom in Support of Democracy

by | March 6, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

STOA high-level conference - Academic Freedom in Support of Democracy Academic freedom is widely recognised as a key condition for functioning of open and democratic societies that adhere to the rule of law. Similarly, full realisation of academic freedom is unlikely...
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Online Info Session: Centres of Vocational Excellence 2026

by | March 6, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) are the pillars of excellent vocational education in Europe. They provide high quality vocational skills in specific areas for initial training of young people as well as for continuing up-skilling and...
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Online Info Session: New Erasmus+ scholarships Call for Proposals

by | March 6, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

ERASMUS-EDU-2026-POL-EXP-SSEF - Policy experimentation: Erasmus+ scholarships  Funding: EUR 5 million Who can apply? higher education institutions, public and private organizations active in the field of education and training, research and innovation or in the...
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European Innovation Council 2026 Pathfinder Challenges – Info Day

by | February 25, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The European Innovation Council (EIC) kindly invites you to the online-only 2026 Pathfinder Challenges Info Day. It consists of a plenary session explaining the specific characteristics of EIC Pathfinder Challenge calls, and parallel sessions led by the EIC Programme...
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Getting ready for the LIFE Calls for proposals 2026: save the dates

by | February 12, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 are planned to be published on 21 April 2026. CINEA will host the #EULIFE26 info days online from 28 to 30 April 2026 to support potential applicants. ...
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Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal?

by | February 11, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

On 11 February 2026, the European Commission is organising an information webinar focused on the principles of lump sum funding in the Horizon Europe programme. Participants will learn how this type of funding works, how to prepare a project proposal, and what...
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STOA high-level conference – Academic Freedom in Support of Democracy

by | February 6, 2026 | Workshops | 0 Comments

STOA high-level conference - Academic Freedom in Support of Democracy Academic freedom is widely recognised as a key condition for functioning of open and democratic societies that adhere to the rule of law. Similarly, full realisation of academic freedom is unlikely...
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