by ATHENA | Sep 21, 2026 | News
The European Research Executive Agency (REA) selected 77 projects to receive a total of €276m in EU funding under Horizon Europe Cluster 2 “Culture, creativity and inclusive society”. The projects will advance research to: Strengthen democratic...
by ATHENA | Sep 17, 2026 | News
Advanced materials underpin Europe’s industry, but today it takes 10–20 years to bring a advanced material to market. Europe has the research. Now it needs a faster, more connected way to turn innovation into industrial leadership. Support the Vision and join...
by ATHENA | Sep 17, 2026 | News
Without urgent and far-reaching action beginning this year, the prosperity, sovereignty, and security of all Europeans are at risk as AI advances at a rapid pace. The next months and years of AI progress have the potential for both great opportunity and grave danger....
by ATHENA | Sep 17, 2026 | News
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented her annual State-of-the-Union speech at the European Parliament plenary in Brussels on 16 September 2026. Her speech, which was well over one hour long, did not mention research explicity, but included...
by ATHENA | Sep 17, 2026 | News
The European Commission welcomes the initiative of 19 Member States to create and pre-notify under State aid rules the first Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The project aims at developing a range of...
