Quantum Systems Secures New European Financing Package to Scale the Future of Unmanned Technologies

by ATHENA | Feb 18, 2026 | News

Quantum Systems has secured €150M financing backed by the European Investment Bank, Commerzbank, KfW and Deutsche Bank. The agreement highlights a growing commitment to ensuring that security-related innovation can be developed and scaled with European capital....

HaDEA is looking for expert evaluators in the fields of AI, robotics and sensing technologies

by ATHENA | Feb 18, 2026 | News

Horizon Europe is the European Union’s research and innovation framework programme for 2021–2027. Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space supports research and innovation across advanced digital technologies, industrial leadership and strategic autonomy,...

EUA briefing outlines strategies for financial sustainability of European Universities alliances

by ATHENA | Feb 18, 2026 | News

The European University Alliance (EUA) published a briefing on ‘Strategies for the financial sustainability of European Universities alliances’ on 16 February 2026....

61 start-ups and SMEs secure EIC support in latest round of EIC Accelerator

by ATHENA | Feb 17, 2026 | News

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has selected 61 highly innovative start-ups and SMEs for funding in its latest EIC Accelerator cut-off. Chosen from 121 interview-stage candidates, the companies will receive a mix of grant and equity support to scale...

18 Women Are in the Running for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators

by ATHENA | Feb 17, 2026 | News

The European Commission has announced the semi-finalists for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators, recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs who are driving innovation across Europe. Selected by an independent jury of innovation experts, the...