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Results of the second phase of the EIC Step Scale Up call: Four companies selected from 19

The European Commission announces that four companies have successfully passed the evaluation phase of the second cohort of the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (Step) Scale Up call, on 12/06/2025. Together receiving up to a total of €90 M of equity investments, they will be put…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Digital, …
• Article # 403592
• Published on 30/06/25 at 11:58

🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 30/06/2025

DFG, Joint Research Centre, Neth-ER,... these institutions host events from 30/06/2025. News Tank’s agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe’s higher education, research and innovation ecosystem. We focus on: • events taking place in Brussels or related to…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 403665
• Published on 30/06/25 at 11:54

Cesaer's five recommendations for "an ambitious Erasmus+ for 2028-2034"

A bold budget increase, unlocking joint programmes and alliances, connecting the knowledge triangle, simplification, and strengthening international cooperation.... These are the recommendations of Cesaer addressed to the EU institutions for "an ambitious Erasmus+ for 2028-2034", dated…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , Council, …
• Article # 398885
• Published on 27/06/25 at 17:00

"To become a true tech superpower, the Start-up and Scale-up Strategy will not be enough" (K. Borlongan)

"Will the Start-up and scale-up strategy be enough? If the goal is just to be better than we were last year, yes, 100%. But if the goal is to become a true tech superpower, then probably not", states Kat Borlongan, member of the European Innovation Council, on 24/06/2025 during the R&I for a…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Deeptech, …
• Article # 403377
• Published on 27/06/25 at 15:11

Science diplomacy: "Universities are instrumental in building Europe's connections" (J. M. Mueller, DGRI)

"Science, technology and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in international relations, and have repercussions on economic growth, economic security, military security, and are increasingly linked to many geopolitical aspects", states Jean-Christophe Mauduit, Associate Professor…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402679
• Published on 27/06/25 at 09:00

European Commission's plan for the funding of European universities alliances in the next MFF

The European Commission wants to keep Erasmus+ as the main funding source for European universities alliances in the next MFF, News Tank learns on 25/06/2025. As part of the same application, the alliances could also be authorised to submit optional projects to other sources of funding. Research…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, European commission, …
• Article # 403103
• Published on 26/06/25 at 12:43

Exclusive Alliances: "Moving them to the Competitiveness Fund raises the question of 'agility' (J. Palmowski)

"Moving the alliances to the European Competitiveness Fund raises the fundamental question of directionality and ‘agility’. The Commission President has been clear that she wants the ECF to be agile, to allow her to respond to priorities as they arise, and move budgets accordingly. But agility…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402796
• Published on 23/06/25 at 17:00

Danish presidency priorities: Creating a framework for R&I and revision of the European Education Area

"Closing Europe’s innovation gap in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and space technology is essential. The Presidency will therefore prioritise creating an optimal framework for excellent research and innovation, while simultaneously…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, Council, State, …
• Article # 402617
• Published on 23/06/25 at 11:14

🚨 [Agenda] HEIs conferences and events in Europe from 23/06/2025

EUA, Charm-EU, the European Commission,... these institutions host events from 23/06/2025. News Tank’s agenda aims to provide an overview of the events taking place in Europe’s higher education, research and innovation ecosystem. We focus on: • events taking place in Brussels or related to…

Domain(s): Politics, Institutions
• Category(ies): Essentials Institutions, Essentials Politics, Advocacy groups , …
• Article # 402724
• Published on 23/06/25 at 10:15

Call from the Scientific Council of the ERC to "be established as a standalone, permanent body"

"The Scientific Council of the ERC has written to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on 17/06/2025, proposing that the ERC be established as a standalone, permanent body", indicates Maria Leptin, ERC President. "We hope that the Commission will consider this…

Domain(s): Politics
• Category(ies): Essentials Politics, European commission, Research Funding Organisation (RFO), …
• Article # 402606
• Published on 20/06/25 at 16:10