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EU invests €29 Million in advancing science engagement and early research careers

The European Commission has announced a recent investment of €29 million in three initiatives under Horizon Europe's WIDERA program, looking to support public engagement with science, provide better opportunities for early-career researchers, and enhance the practical application of research in society and the economy,

UK requests for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation

The UK government has moved for Horizon Europe fee renegotiation as its potential association grows more likely with ongoing Northern Ireland Protocol discussions.

Horizon Europe and Ukraine partnership strengthened with new Kyiv office

2023 will see the European Commission open a new Horizon Europe programme (HE) office in Kyiv, supporting research and innovation across Ukraine.

2023 will see more Horizon association agreements

Canada is likely to become the next country joining the EU’s flagship €95.5 billion research programme, with potential negations opening for Japan and South Korea’s Horizon association.

Preparing Horizon Europe Missions for first evaluations

The targeted R&D Horizon Europe missions enter their third year and, with that, are facing their midpoint review.

Agricultural innovation: Farmer-led research to receive starter funding

To increase farmer-led research in the  agricultural sector towards net zero, farmers, growers or foresters who have ideas for solving major business problems can apply for funding.

Exploring the mechanism of cosmic magnetic fields

Recent research shows that magnetic fields can spontaneously emerge in plasma through a mechanism known as the Weibel instability.

€1.1 billion to support Danish carbon capture and storage

Under EU State Aid rules, the European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion grant to support the Danish roll-out of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.

Overcoming the cost challenge of rare, orphan & genetic therapies and CGT development

Craig Caceci, Managing Director, Terebellum®, walks us through how to overcome the cost challenge of CGT development for rare, orphan and genetic therapies.

£1.5 million towards promoting AI for reducing carbon emissions

The UK Government has launched a new programme to support the use of AI for reducing carbon emissions.

‘Nature tech’ predicted to grow by $6 billion following COP27

Following COP27, nature tech – ranging from drones planting trees and AI software managing rainforests – presents a greater market opportunity.

Horizon Europe funding to receive €12.4B in 2023

There is to be no major increase in Horizon Europe funding for 2023 despite pressure from MEPs as €12.4 billion budget revealed.

UK-Swiss science deal likely as both lose access to Horizon Europe

As the UK and Switzerland continue to be blocked from the Horizon Europe scheme, a UK-Swiss science deal seems likely.

Developing Canadian leadership & excellence in science & innovation

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of the Government of Canada, writes about developing Canadian Leadership and excellence in science and innovation.

Ensuring funding stability following Horizon Europe delays

The UK Government has put safeguards in place to protect its researcher's from the potential removal from the Horizon Europe funding programme.

The all-in-one vaccine for future COVID-19 threats

Using almost $30 million in funding, an all-in-one vaccine is being developed to bring new protection against a range of new and existing coronavirus variants.

ATTRACT as a funding experiment for innovation: the final part

Sergio Bertolucci, Chair of the ATTRACT R&D&I Committee, discusses his final remarks on the ATTRACT funding for innovation.

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