by ATHENA | Feb 9, 2026 | News
The European Union has launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven, a major milestone for European semiconductor development and manufacturing. With a total investment of €2.5 billion, the facility has received €700 million in EU funding, €700...
by ATHENA | Feb 9, 2026 | News
On 5 February, the University signed its sixth multi-year agreement with the Ministry of Research and Higher Education for 2026–2029. The agreement will be taken forward over the period through the University’s four-year plan (P4). The P4 has...
by ATHENA | Feb 9, 2026 | News
The European Commission has published a report on the outcomes of the Call for Evidence on the ERA Act which closed on 10 September 2025. The aim of the Call for Evidence, as a first step in the public stakeholder consultation process, was to collect general evidence...
by ATHENA | Feb 9, 2026 | News
The European Commission will award €404.3 million to 1,610 postdoctoral researchers to work at top universities, research centres, private and public organisations and small and medium-sized enterprises under der Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme of...
by ATHENA | Feb 7, 2026 | News
Top experts of the ESIR group will continue providing the Commission with evidence-based policy advice to support the development of EU research and innovation (R&I) policy. Following the renewal of its mandate, the group held its inaugural plenary meeting on 6...
by ATHENA | Feb 7, 2026 | News
The European Commission and India have today launched exploratory discussions on the possible association to Horizon Europe. The launch of these talks follows the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi, where leaders from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening...
