Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Ondas de espín para la informática de nueva generación

Los científicos trabajan en desarrollar sistemas informáticos de nueva generación que procesen información de forma rápida, flexible y eficiente en materia de energía. El proyecto SWING, financiado con fondos europeos, contribuyó activamente a ello. Su investigación ha creado un método nuevo e innovador que podría ser clave para llevar estos

Research Headlines – Spin waves for next-generation computing

Scientists are currently working to develop next-generation computer systems which can process information quickly and flexibly but are also energy-efficient. The EU-funded SWING project also actively contributed to this goal. Their research has produced an innovative new method that could prove key to bringing these ‘super computers’ from the drawing

Health research and innovation – EU funded clinical trial finds new treatments to be effective against COVID-19

An international team of researchers has confirmed that two immunosuppressant drugs – tocilizumab and sarilumab –normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, significantly reduce the time spent by COVID-19 patients in intensive care and reduce the risk of death by almost a quarter. These findings are the result of innovative trial

European Innovation Council – EIC-EIT: working closer together for Europe’s innovators

The European Commission has announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) to reinforce their cooperation to support the best European entrepreneurs. This will enable innovators, innovative SMEs and start-ups, higher education institutions and

Industrial research and innovation – Industry 5.0: Towards more sustainable, resilient and human-centric industry

The EU’s recovery requires the acceleration of the twin green and digital transitions, so that we build a more sustainable and resilient society and economy. Industry is among the key drivers of this dual transition. The report “Industry 5.0” published today recognises the power of industry to achieve societal goals

Research Headlines – Sensing module keeps watch beneath the waves

EU-funded researchers have designed a standard instrument module to monitor conditions in the deep sea. As part of a Europe-wide marine-sensing infrastructure, the modules will supply reliable long-term data on the state of our seas and oceans. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Like father like son: how brain health can traverse generations

Your father’s exercise routine may have made you smarter according to EU-funded researchers studying how lifestyle choices affect brain function and memory. The findings could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – New-generation power semiconductors, made in Europe

An EU, industry, national and regional-funded research project has developed the next generation of energy-efficient power semiconductors, using gallium nitride devices on innovative substrates. They can switch more quickly at high voltages and current densities and will power the smaller and cheaper energy-efficient applications of tomorrow. Powered by WPeMatico

European Innovation Council – European Innovation Council pilot – €176 million to 38 start-ups and SMEs set to shape the future

The European Commission has selected 38 of Europe’s most promising start-ups and SMEs to receive funding of between €1 and €17 million to develop and scale up ground-breaking innovations in Europe. This is the last round of funding in the pilot phase of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator and

Press Centre – Commission ensures continuation of the European Research Council and appoints top scientists to its governing body

The Commission has today extended the European Research Council (ERC) established for the period 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2020 until the adoption of the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Horizon Europe. The Commission today also appointed five new members to the governing body of the