A new report reveals how the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) Grants are turning frontier research into real-world solutions. With just 1% of the ERC’s total budget – €259 million between 2014 and 2023 – some 1700 PoC projects have delivered impressive results in innovation, commercialisation and cross-sector impact. Available exclusively to ERC grantees, PoC …
EISMEA has launched a new call for tenders titled “EIC Global Business Expansion Programme” (EIC GBE) under the procedure identifier EISMEA/2025/OP/0006. The objective of this tender is to support EIC-funded companies in expanding their business activities to new global markets focusing on Americas, Asia and Pacific regions. Building on the success of previous EIC Soft-landing activities, the …
The Commission has restricted the use of chemical substances N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) to protect workers from their exposure. DMAC and NEP are solvents used in many industrial processes, including the production of chemicals, coatings, cleaning agents and fibres. DMAC is commonly used in making synthetic fibres and varnishes for electrical wires, while NEP is …
The ocean shapes our economies, our food systems, even the air we breathe. To better protect our ocean, the Commission has adopted a European Ocean Pact, which will help to promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. This Ocean Pact brings together EU ocean policies under one single …
EU environmental and sustainable policies require effective data and analyses. Eurostat plays an essential role by providing official statistics, some of which pertain to waste and circular economy. For example, Eurostat data on food waste, packaging, and municipal waste show the course of our society and help see the best way ahead. In 2022, each person in the EU …
The Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more efficiently, both through implementation of current EU water legislation and through over …
The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account in the upcoming Commission guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems, and related requirements and …
The Commission is seeking views on how to tackle barriers for cross-border business operations, boost innovation and increase investment in the European electronic communications sector. This will help the Commission to address challenges to the deployment of advanced networks, such as fibre, 5G/ 6G and cloud-based infrastructure, in the Digital Networks Act, planned for adoption …
EU Member States adopted the Commission’s proposal on the EU blueprint for cybersecurity crisis management (‘Cyber Blueprint’) to reinforce our Union’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The ‘Cyber Blueprint’ defines roles and responsibilities, detailing the key actors and mechanisms involved at all stages of a crisis. It enhances information sharing and response coordination at political …
The European Commission and the High Representative set out a joint vision for the EU’s external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a stable and reliable partner, …