Non-EU countries joining Horizon Europe?

More countries are wanting to join Europe’s R&D program Horizon Europe. Negotiations are, however, not likely to start until the first half of 2020. First, a stable basis of regulation…

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Fixing the east-west innovation gap

The research and innovation gap between richer and poorer nations should be fixed by the EU states. This gap creates a very unequal distribution of wealth across nations and should…

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How can Europe start turning science into business opportunities?

Scientists and entrepreneurs should work more closely together to create successful businesses in Europe. What are the main challenges and opportunities? Read more in the Horizon Magazine interview with Professor…

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Should researchers trust artificial intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence can be a great benefit for European research, but it is still an evolving field with ethical dilemmas. A high-level expert group discussed important issues related to this…

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Mariya Gabriel – successor to Carlos Moedas

Mariya Gabriel will replace Carlos Moedas as the commissioner of R&D in the EU, and her position will be renamed the commissioner for Innovation and Youth. Her background is Bulgarian,…

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Hot off the press! “Lump Sum Funding Model” Horizon Europe

Did you know that the European Commission has started trialing a new "Lump Sum" funding model before its full introduction into the new Horizon Europe programme? Horizon Europe is just…

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