New Call of EIT in STEM to European University Alliances

New Call of EIT in STEM to European University Alliances

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) today unveiled new key education and skills initiatives to strengthen Europe’s talent base.  The announcements, made at the EIT Education and Skills Days in Brussels, reflect the EIT’s mission to close...
Record interest in ERC Starting Grants 2026

Record interest in ERC Starting Grants 2026

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced a record level of interest in its Starting Grants 2026 competition. The call for applications closed on 14 October 2025, and preliminary figures show that 4,807 proposals were received—a 22.4% increase compared to last...
EU Mission Label awarded to 11 European cities

EU Mission Label awarded to 11 European cities

At the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025, eleven selected cities received the EU Mission Label: Munich (Germany), Angers Loire Metropole (France), Zagreb (Croatia), Rome (Italy), Differdange (Luxembourg), Amsterdam, Eindhoven & Helmond, Groningen,...
Future Directions for Quantum Technology in Europe

Future Directions for Quantum Technology in Europe

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...