EU supports the clean transition with over €358 million of investment in 132 new projects across Europe

by ATHENA | Nov 10, 2025 | News

The Commission has granted today more than €358 million to 132 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €536 million total investment needs for...

European Degree Forum 2025 Bringing together Europe’s higher education community to shape the future of a joint European label and possible degree.

by ATHENA | Nov 6, 2025 | Workshops

This first edition is hosted by the European Commission together with the European University Institute’s Florence School of Transnational Governance. The Forum will bring together stakeholders from across Europe to: discuss the value of a joint...

Commission welcomes political agreement on the Defence Mini-Omnibus and possibility of Ukraine’s participation in European Defence Fund

by ATHENA | Nov 6, 2025 | News

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council, which opens the possibility for Ukraine to be associated with the €7.3 billion European Defence Fund (EDF). This represents an important...

ERC Synergy Grants to fund 66 teams tackling major scientific challenges

by ATHENA | Nov 6, 2025 | News

Sixty-six research teams, made up of a total of 239 scientists, will be awarded €684 million from the European Research Council through Synergy Grants. These grants are designed to support small groups of researchers who collaborate on ambitious and potentially...

EIC receives 667 proposals in 2025 EIC Pathfinder Challenges call

by ATHENA | Nov 6, 2025 | News

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has received 667 project proposals for its 29 October 2025 EIC Pathfinder Challenges deadline. These proposals involved a total of 3825 participants. The requested budget amounts to € 2.5 billion. The total...