by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
The first ever EIC STEP Scale Up Defence call has closed with nine applications from defence companies across seven countries. One in three applications comes from a widening country (countries with lower research and innovation performance). The...
by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
In 2026, the European University Association marks 25 years as the voice of Europe’s universities. As we celebrate the anniversary, this publication highlights some of EUA’s most notable achievements, as well as key developments in higher education and research,...
by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
The EU’s research partnerships – comprising 12 joint undertakings (JUs) and assimilated bodies – kept their finances in good order overall in 2025, according to the annual audit by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). However, the auditors issued a qualified opinion...
by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
The Guild welcomes the Commission’s revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) and urges greater support for university spin-offs, more flexible IP valuation methods and practical guidance to accelerate knowledge valorisation. While Europe excels in...
by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
Europe’s competitiveness depends not only on research, but on turning scientific discoveries into technologies and products that reach the market. Technology transfer offices (TTOs) – specialised units within universities, public research organisations (PROs)...
by ATHENA | Oct 31, 2026 | News
The European Commission has published a booklet on EU-funded research and innovation projects from the 2025 call for proposals of Cluster 2 ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society’. This publication showcases 27 research projects aiming to enhance democratic...
