Ivan Sotiriadis

Commission launches AI tools on online platform for researchers and industry

The Commission unveiled new features for artificial intelligence (AI) researchers and industry on its AI-on-Demand platform, including an AI marketplace, an AI development tool that requires minimal coding, as well as secure solutions for generative AI and large language models. The platform, developed jointly by the EU-funded projects AI4Europe and DeployAI, offers trustworthy AI tools and solutions to both researchers …

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National Technical University of Athens: Establishment of the Technoplasm Company of NTUA under the name QRBIT

The Governing Board of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) at its meeting on 05/06/2025 and the Board of the Research University Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) at its meeting on 02/05/2025, approved the establishment of the NTUA spin-off company QRBIT, as well as the Foundation’s participation in the company’s share capital …

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Neapolis University Pafos and Democritus University of Thrace Sign Agreement for Joint English-Taught Medical Undergraduate Programme

On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, Neapolis University Pafos (NUP) and Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) formalised their academic partnership with the signing of a Special Cooperation Protocol, laying the foundation for a new, joint undergraduate programme in Medicine, taught entirely in English. The official signing ceremony took place at the Christiaan Barnard Hall of Coral …

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2026 European Prize for Women Innovators now open for applications!

The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched the 2026 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This joint initiative supports women entrepreneurs whose innovations create real impact – whether it’s tackling climate change, improving healthcare, or reshaping the digital economy. Each year, over 200 women apply from across Europe and beyond. …

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MSCA opens €16.3 million for MSCA and Citizens

MSCA and Citizens brings research and researchers closer to the public at large, to increase awareness of research and innovation activities, and to boost public recognition of science and research education. The 2025 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens opened on 17 June 2025 and will close on 22 October 2025. This call …

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New simplification proposal will speed up defence investments in the EU

The European Commission has proposed new measures to cut red tape and facilitate the €800 billion of investment that EU countries need to ensure their defence industries can deliver at speed and scale. The measures build on the vision set out in the White Paper for European Defence-Readiness 2030 that identified simplifying and harmonising rules as an …

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Commission proposes gradual phase-out of Russian gas and oil imports into the EU

The EU will gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027, under a legislative proposal put forward by the European Commission. This will end the EU’s exposure to market and economic security risks due to dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and ultimately boost the Union’s energy independence and …

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