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...
by ATHENA | Sep 17, 2026 | News
Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences beyond academia with their research. This year’s winners have found creative ways to involve people in research and bring scientific knowledge...
by ATHENA | Sep 16, 2026 | News
A close relationship between academia and industry is essential for technological advancement, economic competitiveness, sustainable development, and the training of highly qualified professionals. This long-term cooperation goal is behind the signed on September 9th,...
