What (Doesn’t) Work in the Rules of Horizon Europe? A New Analysis Brings Data to the Debate on FP10

by ATHENA | Mar 12, 2026 | News

The debate on the shape of the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – FP10 – is gaining momentum in 2026. The political calendar is moving quickly. In the European Parliament, draft reports on FP10 and on the new Competitiveness Fund are expected to...

Digital Europe Programme call completed with 31 proposals received

by ATHENA | Mar 12, 2026 | News

The Health and Digital Executive Agency has completed the call DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-09, funded under the Digital Europe Programme. The call has received a total of 31 proposals by the 3 March 2026 deadline. The breakdown per topic is:...

Finalists announced for the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators

by ATHENA | Mar 10, 2026 | News

The European Commission has revealed the finalists of the European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly managed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Showcasing breakthrough...

High interest in first EIC Advanced Innovation Challenges call

by ATHENA | Mar 10, 2026 | News

The first European Innovation Council (EIC) Advanced Innovation Challenges call received 709 proposals across the two challenge topics. In total, applicants requested €130.7 million in EU funding to prepare and benchmark breakthrough solutions and explore their...

MSCA funds 49 projects in 40 countries to bring research closer to schools and society

by ATHENA | Mar 10, 2026 | News

The European Commission will award €16.3 million to fund 49 projects organising 2 successive editions of the European Researchers’ Night in 2026 and 2027 the implementation of Researchers at Schools activities over the course of 2 consecutive...