by ATHENA | Mar 20, 2026 | News
The European Commission published on 19 March 2026 on EU Funding & Tenders Portal the information on the ERA 2026 call (Enhancing the European R&I System – HORIZON-WIDERA-2026-06 call). In total, 141 proposals have been submitted. Applicants will be...
by ATHENA | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Vinnova and the German innovation agency SPRIND are launching a European effort to develop anti-drone technology. 12 teams from different countries in Europe have now been selected to develop solutions to detect and neutralize drone threats. The initiative aims to...
by ATHENA | Mar 20, 2026 | News
Imperial College London has launched London’s first dedicated facility for pilot and demonstration manufacturing, responding to rising demand from deep tech scaleups looking to move from R&D into scalable production. Grapht Works offers 28 industrial-scale...
by ATHENA | Mar 18, 2026 | News
Knowledge valorisation still needs a whole-of-institution approach, rather than isolated actions, according to a report from the Community for Educational Innovation (CEI). With over 1,400 members from 96 countries, CEI acts as a platform for peer learning and policy...
by ATHENA | Mar 18, 2026 | News
On 18 March 2026, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU’s 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework. It...