ERC Proof of Concept Grant 2026 now open for applications

Have you already received an ERC grant for your frontier research project and now want to explore the commercial or societal potential of your work? The 2026 ERC Proof of Concept Grant call has been published on Funding & Tenders Portal and is open for submissions. All Principal Investigators in one of the ERC frontier research main grants (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced …

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Just Transition Platform launches three calls for support services

The Just Transition Platform (JTP) is the key tool to help EU Member States and regions unlock support available through the Just Transition Mechanism. It ensures that all stakeholders have the guidance, information and knowledge they need to support Europe’s just transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral economy. On 20 January 2026, the JTP launched a call for applications for a …

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Cyprus Presidency unveils R&I Priorities at EOC event in Brussels

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU presented its priorities on Research and Innovation (R&I), at an IGLO and UNILiON Open event in Brussels on 9 January 2026, organised by the European Office of Cyprus with the collaboration of the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU. Mr Loizos Solomou and Dr Pantelis …

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IHI call 12

IHI Call 12 – Brokerage Event and Platform

Find out more about IHI call 12 While previous IHI calls for proposals set out the challenges to be addressed, IHI call 12 invites applicants to identify opportunities in the IHI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and turn them into proposals for IHI projects.  In addition to being aligned with the SRIA, proposals will …

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A stronger Europe needs a properly funded Erasmus+

The European higher education sector calls on member states, the European Parliament and the European Commission to ensure an allocation of at least €60 billion for Erasmus+ from 2028 to 2034 during the ongoing negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget (multiannual financial framework). As highlighted in the Draghi report, over the coming decade Europe …

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MSCA announce €1.25 billion to support cutting‑edge research and a second ‘Choose Europe for Science’ call

In 2026, the year of its 30th anniversary, the MSCA will continue to support doctoral and postdoctoral training, collaborative research and innovation, and public engagement with science through a new set of calls. The programme will also build on recent policy priorities to further strengthen research careers across Europe. The European Commission has announced new …

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Commission invests €14 billion through Horizon Europe to boost global research and innovation leadership

The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU’s strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing world. To achieve …

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Evaluation of the Biocidal Products Regulation: Call for Evidence and public consultation

The Commission is inviting input on the evaluation of the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), through a Call for Evidence and public consultation published. The call and consultation are open to citizens, companies, industry associations, Member States competent authorities, NGOs, and other interested parties that wish to give their views. The public consultation questionnaire is divided into two parts, …

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Commission welcomes political agreement on major reform of EU pharmaceutical rules

The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are safe, effective and available for patients throughout Europe. The reform package revises the current EU …

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