The Commission launched a public consultation on the future Digital Product Passport. The objective is to gather stakeholders’ views on how data should be stored and managed by service providers and on the need for a certification scheme for such service providers. The feedback gathered through the public consultation will inform the development of an …
To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to transform Europe’s strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation …
At the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit which took place in Brussels on the 3rd of April, the Commission announced the winners and runners-up of the 11th European Prize for Women Innovators. The prize is awarded to women from across the EU and countries associated to Horizon Europe, who have founded a successful company and brought innovation to …
The European Commission has announced the results of the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks call. The Commission will fund a total of 149 excellent doctoral programmes with €608.6 million to train over 1800 doctoral candidates in and outside academia. €536.9 million will be awarded to 133 standard Doctoral programmes, to train PhD candidates and develop their skills. Funding includes also €26 million …
In the context of the World Cancer Day and to mark the two years since the launch of the European Cancer Imaging Initiative (ECII), the European Commission, the European Society of Radiology, and the EUCAIM project consortium held the high-level hybrid event “The European Cancer Imaging Initiative – Joining forces for AI-powered imaging to save …
The Commission has launched a consultation on the Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. Published on 15 January 2025, the Action Plan is crucial to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats and contributes to the successful implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). By improving threat detection, preparedness, and response capabilities …
The EU is gearing up for its next 7-year budget starting in 2028, and we want your input! This is your chance to influence how the EU supports cross-border education, training, and more. Deciding the next 7 years The EU’s long-term budget sets out how much money the EU can spend in its various policies …
The Staff Exchanges action offers a unique opportunity to promote the transfer of knowledge and innovation through international research collaborations. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Staff Exchanges 2025 call is open as of today. The deadline to submit proposals is 8 October 2025. The European Commission will allocate €97.7 million to fund around 85 projects promoting cooperation between organisations in …
HaDEA has published the call for tenders HADEA/2025/CPN/0006 – Development of a rapid point-of-care antimicrobial susceptibility testing diagnostic medical device. This call for tenders aims to speed up the development of a point-of-care diagnostic medical device that can provide antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) results on the bacteria or fungi causing an infection in humans, within one hour or …
The Commission has published a report assessing the work of the Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) since its creation over three years ago. Overall, the report highlights HERA’s achievements in strengthening EU-level preparedness and response capacities, as well as taking on new tasks, such as addressing vulnerabilities in the supply chains of critical medicines. The report reviews …