EU Science, Research and Innovation

🔥 Wildfires are becoming more frequent across the globe.  Accurate information about their development is more important than ever. Meet our expert, Jesus San-Miguel, a forestry engineer with over 30 years of experience at the Joint Research Centre (JRC), where he leads our European and Global Wildfire Information Systems.  Using satellites from the EU Copernicus ECMWF programme, his team delivers near real-time information on ongoing wildfires in Europe and around the world. Learn more about his work ⬇️ EU Environment and Climate

The European Commission put forward its proposal for the Horizon Europe Framework Programme (2028–2034), a transformative vision to strengthen Europe’s global leadership in research, innovation, and technology. With a proposed €175 billion budget and tightly connected to the upcoming European Competitiveness Fund, the programme will boost Europe’s productivity and competitiveness, while also improving the well-being of millions of people across the continent. It will build on the achievements and success of the current research and innovation programme (2021-2027) and focus on four key pillars: - Excellent Science: supporting top-tier research to drive groundbreaking discoveries. - Competitiveness & Society: tackling societal challenges and boosting competitiveness. - Innovation: bridging the gap between research and market-ready solutions. - European Research Area: uniting Europe’s research ecosystems for a stronger, more collaborative future. Discover more: europa.eu/!F68v7J #HorizonEU #ThePowerOfTogether

“Without legislators, without policy makers, and without corporations, consumer action carries very little weight. We need more than that.” says Gittemarie Johansen, sustainability advocate, in the third episode of our podcast “Where it all happens”.   From floods to extreme heat, people across Europe are feeling the impact of a warming planet in their everyday lives. In this podcast episode, our host Maria talks to Gittemarie about the importance of territorial innovation and community-led solutions to face the climate crisis.   She also explores innovation approaches to building resilience and adapting to climate change with Teresa Riesgo, from the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain, and Rafal Mushakovsky, Chief Specialist of the Department of Regional Development and European Funds of Mazovia region (Poland).   🎧 Listen to the episode here https://lnkd.in/dX-EFfNa

A #EUfunded research initiative is guiding Europe’s coal regions through their transition to renewable energy, while focusing on job creation and clean energy. Across southeastern Europe, experts are supporting coal-dependent communities as they step into a new energy era, driven by clean hydrogen, solar and other sustainable energy resources. By linking communities, policymakers and industry, tailored strategies are fostering engagement, creating a fair transition and the workforce of tomorrow. From retraining workers to expanding green jobs, EU innovation is building inclusive, resilient economies rooted in renewables. How is the EU helping coal regions become climate leaders? Discover here: europa.eu/!fhnNjR #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU #HorizonMagazine

We just released the European Innovation Scoreboard and Regional Innovation Scoreboard! How well did your country perform on this year’s #EUInnovation Scoreboard? In a nutshell ↓ 🔵Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland 🔵Strong innovators: Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany, France, Estonia 🔵Moderate innovators: Malta, Slovenia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Lithuania, Czechia, Greece, Croatia 🔵Emerging innovators: Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Latvia, Bulgaria, and Romania Want to know more about individual countries and their regions? Read the complete reports for more insights: European Innovation Scoreboard → europa.eu/!FYvhwH Regional Innovation Scoreboard → europa.eu/!FNFB37

#DYK that through the Horizon programmes the EU has funded over 1500 research & innovation organisations in Denmark over the past decade, including Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and the DTU - Technical University of Denmark? We highlight 7 innovative projects working towards: 🩺 Effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease (REGREEN PROJECT) 🛡️ AI-enhanced devices to detect chemical threats (SERSing project) 🦠 Bacteria-based polymers to replace fossil fuel-based plastics 👶 New insights into cognitive development in infants 🏙️ Nature-based solutions transforming urban areas 🌱 Development of drought-resistant plants Download now to explore the latest EU-funded research in Denmark! ⤵️

#EUfunded researchers are developing ultra-fast quantum computers using light and glass, promising advances in computing power, batteries, and science. By guiding light particles through transparent glass chips, experts are processing information with extraordinary speed and precision, while minimising energy loss. They are opening the door to faster problem-solving, breakthroughs in renewable energy storage, smarter medicine and new scientific discovery. This is bringing real benefits to everyday life and making Europe a leader in next-generation technology. Can photons travelling through glass circuits revolutionise computing? ➡️ europa.eu/!HFGB9J #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU #HorizonMagazine

Together with 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇮🇹 Italy and 🇺🇳 UNESCO, today we launched the International Coalition for Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine. Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva signed the Rome Declaration on Science, Research and Innovation in Ukraine, setting out the Coalition’s shared commitment to supporting Ukraine’s research and innovation ecosystem. The coalition will be our platform to mobilise a wide range of stakeholders in support of Ukraine’s recovery and long-term resilience through science and innovation. Read more here: europa.eu/!TFKhXC

Life. Spaces. Buildings. The Festival of the New European Bauhaus is back!🎉 From 9 to 13 June 2026, the much-anticipated Festival returns to Brussels for its third edition. This time, we shine a spotlight on the power of democratic engagement in shaping more inclusive and sustainable communities in Europe and beyond.     How can we harness our collective creativity and solidarity to put people at the heart of transformation? 🏠 What if we saw affordable housing as the cornerstone of strong communities?     And yes, you can help us shape a Festival to remember! Our calls are now open:     📣 Call for FAIR – A platform for innovators to showcase projects and prototypes that tackle today’s urgent challenges.      📣 Call for FEST – A celebration of expression and conviviality through music, theatre, dance, and all art forms that bring creative tribes together.     📣 Call for Satellite events – An invitation to connect from every corner of the world and join our hybrid map of events and initiatives.     ⏰ Deadline for FAIR and FEST applications: 30 September 2025. Submit your Satellite event by 31 December 2025.    👉 europa.eu/!wQ6BmQ     This edition of the Festival has much more in store, so make sure you stay tuned!     #NewEuropeanBauhaus 

📢 We’ve opened registrations for the European Research & Innovation Days! Join us on September 16-17 and shape our future! This year’s edition will come at a pivotal moment of discussions on the EU’s next long-term budget and key policy actions such as: 🔹 Startup and Scaleup Strategy 🔹 European Life Sciences Strategy 🔹 AI in Science Strategy 🔹 European Innovation & European Research Area Acts It’s your chance to meet and debate with the experts and policy makers who are driving change in the EU.  Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYSXDdcQ Ekaterina Zaharieva; European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA); European Research Council (ERC); European Research Executive Agency (REA); CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency; European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA); EU Digital & Tech