by ATHENA | Oct 16, 2025 | News
Technologies exploiting phenomena specific to quantum physics are gaining more and more attention. Bold claims are made for their potential, some realistic, others less so. Risks are also perceived, for both information and physical security, while concern not to miss...
by ATHENA | Oct 16, 2025 | News
A high-level jury of innovation leaders from academia, business, and policy has selected the finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards, funded by the European Innovation Council. In the Rising Innovative City category, the finalists competing for...
by ATHENA | Oct 13, 2025 | News
The European Commission has announced a major boost to Europe’s AI infrastructure, welcoming six new AI Factories to its growing network—now totaling 19 sites across 16 member states. The latest additions will be based in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the...
by ATHENA | Oct 13, 2025 | News
On 13 October, the European Commission launched the public consultation on the planned European Research Area Act (ERA Act). This consultation follows the call for evidence which closed last month. The ERA Act is supposed to make important steps forward for achieving...
by ATHENA | Oct 10, 2025 | News
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2025 call, which will support international and intersectoral staff exchanges, received 363 project proposals for a budget close to €423.6 million. Last year, the European Research Executive Agency...
