by ATHENA | Dec 11, 2025 | News
The EU High-Level Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessment, held on 3 and 4 December in Copenhagen, has concluded with a shared commitment to transform the way research, researchers and research organisations are evaluated. The event,...
by ATHENA | Dec 11, 2025 | News
The European Commission has adopted the main Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026–2027, setting out €14 billion to support research and innovation in line with the EU’s strategic priorities. The programme focuses on climate neutrality, the uptake of artificial...
by ATHENA | Dec 10, 2025 | News
The Expert group on the economic and societal impact of research and innovation (ESIR) has drafted a paper on ‘Research and innovation for long-term resilience – Towards a place-based, innovation-driven strategy for Europe’s security and...
by ATHENA | Dec 10, 2025 | News
U2V (University2Ventures) has completed the first closing of its €60 million Fund I, with support from corporates including anchor LP Jungheinrich via Uplift Ventures, alongside family offices, serial entrepreneurs and industry executives. The fund aims to...
by ATHENA | Dec 9, 2025 | News
The European Research Council (ERC) has selected 349 mid-career researchers to receive this year’s Consolidator Grants. With funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, these grants will support cutting-edge research at universities and research centres in...
by ATHENA | Dec 9, 2025 | News
Today, the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon have signed an agreement to continue their cooperation under the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), marking a significant step toward strengthening scientific collaboration,...
