New Horizon Europe projects to start their activity, ready to reform the EU R&I system

by ATHENA | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

As part of the Horizon Europe Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area (ERA) work programme, the Enhancing the European Research & Innovation system funding opportunity aims to improve the system through structural...

Quantum Diamonds raises €7M Seed funding for quantum sensing technology

by ATHENA | Nov 27, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

Quantum sensing company QuantumDiamonds announced the raise of €7 million in Seed funding led by IQ Capital and Earlybird. QuantumDiamonds develops atom-sized quantum sensors that enable non-destructive, nano-scale imaging of magnetic fields, with applications across...

Glox Therapeutics Secures £4.3M Seed Funding to Develop Precision Antimicrobials Targeting Drug-resistant Bacteria

by ATHENA | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

Glox Therapeutics, a company pioneering the development of precision antibiotic therapies based on naturally occurring bacteriocins, today announced it has raised £4.3M in seed funding to develop effective targeted therapeutics against antibiotic-resistant...

Universities say creaking Erasmus+ IT system is creating confusion and delays

by ATHENA | Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized

The European University Alliance (EUA) has drafted its wish list for improvements to Erasmus+, as a three-month consultation on the EU education programme draws to a close. In its feedback, the alliance of more than 800 universities and national rectors’...

Universities welcome European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents

by ATHENA | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

In a joint statement, the European University Association (EUA), the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN), Aurora Universities, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and the Coimbra Group commended the much-needed attention given...

Xi-Biden summit resumes research and technology collaboration on climate change

by ATHENA | Nov 16, 2023 | News, Uncategorized

Washington and Beijing have resumed a raft of environment-related collaboration measures, including promises of new support for Chinese and American universities to work together on recycling and resource efficiency. Leaders Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met yesterday just...