Innovation

The UK’s 2025 plans to boost participation in Horizon Europe

New plans set by the UK government will grow their participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research programme, offering 380 billion in funding between 2021 and 2027.

European Commission works on ethics of AI use

The Commission presents the next steps for building trust in artificial intelligence by taking forward the work of the High-Level Expert Group aka the ethics of AI use.

Taiwan: Driving forward scientific and technological innovation

In the age of the knowledge-based economy, science and technology has become a key driver of growth and national progress for Taiwan, as this article about the country’s Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) delves into.

Austerity ushers in data innovation in UK public sector

Big Data LDN (BDL), revealed findings from its Public Sector Data Report 2019: What is really happening in the UK public sector?

Science and technology innovation including energy: A crucial driver for economic growth

Science and technology innovation is a crucial driver for economic national progress and growth in Taiwan. As an example of National Sci-Tech Programmes in the country, we take a look at the National Energy Program and the call for the country to achieve 100% renewable by 2030.

UK investigates crime-fighting AI for racial discrimination

The globally unique Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation will work with the Race Disparity Unit to examine AI potentially making racially discriminative decisions in crime and justice.

Science and innovation: Vital for the future of Europe

Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation believes that science and innovation are vital for the future of Europe, more of which is detailed here.

UK gives 9 women innovators funding for their inventions

Pioneering women innovators have been awarded funding and business support to develop and grow their business by the UK government, echoing the innovation theme of International Women's Day 2019.

UN Women says it will take ‘202 years for economic gender parity’

Today, we celebrate and commemorate International Women's Day: read on to find out what the UN knows about international economic gender parity and what activists are doing.

Collaborating for digital transformation success

Digital transformation: it’s a phrase uttered frequently and with much fervour among senior government figures, heads of public sector and tech innovators in the UK

Brexit: Ditch the fear, embrace innovation

The UK is open for business – and it is time to step outside this vicious circle that is driving confidence down to an all-time low and embrace innovation.

France Biotech announces health innovation event

In France, there will be a gathering of French and European health innovation companies, international investors and leading pharmaceutical firms.

UK businesses urged to register for Horizon 2020 research funding

UK businesses benefiting from Horizon 2020 research funding are urged to register their details with the government so they can continue to receive funding if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

DKK 1.4 billion provided for research and development in Denmark

Research and development in Denmark is moving forward with investment into new technological options, environmental and climate research.

Innovation key for hospitality businesses to remain relevant

With more people travelling than ever before, the hospitality industry faces an increasingly diverse range of clients, innovation key for hospitality.

Are shipping containers the future of affordable housing?

Millions of people need homes. Millions of shipping containers are going unused. Could this be an answer to the global housing crisis?

Limitless opportunities for biometric innovation

Research by IDEX Biometrics has revealed that UK consumers are calling for biometric innovation to extend beyond payments.

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