EU Science, Research and Innovation

Egypt has joined #HorizonEU, the largest innovation programme in the world! Together, we’ll drive cutting-edge research, from digital to climate, sustainability, health, and technology. We have asked researchers what this association means to them, see below what they said 👇

Welcome to #HorizonEU, Egypt! Egypt joins the growing family of countries associated with the EU’s flagship #research and #innovation programme, Horizon Europe. With this new agreement, Egyptian researchers and organisations can now collaborate on large-scale projects on similar terms with their European counterparts. Together, they will tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate and energy to digital technologies, sustainable agriculture, and global health. This marks a major step forward in the long-lasting EU–Egypt cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. ➡️ link.europa.eu/6wbgBK Ekaterina Zaharieva European Commission The EU Delegation to Egypt

🌍 Wildfires in Europe burn on average 500,000 hectares of land every year and agriculture accounts for nearly 70% of freshwater use. In Cyprus’s ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, Diofantos Hadjimitsis and his EU-supported team are showing how Earth observation can change that. By turning satellite signals into actionable data, they’re helping farmers use less water, authorities react faster to emergencies, and researchers track environmental change with greater precision. The EU stands for science. Do you? 🔗 Visit the website to learn more: Link.europa.eu/NNcyPD #Science4EU

Join us on a two day workshop focused on collaboration and foresight in the regional nuclear ecosystem! Together, we're exploring the implications of regional specialisation in nuclear technology across education, research, and industry. Agenda and registrations 👉https://lnkd.in/egBmeq6b

One in three EU workers now use AI tools at work.   Our data show that over 90% workers in the EU use digital devices and 30% now use AI tools such as chatbots.   Data is based on answers from more than 70 000 workers across all 27 EU countries.   Key highlights: ➡️37% of workers are monitored for working hours  ➡️24% of workers experience data-driven, automated task allocation and evaluation ➡️42% of workers are exposed to at least one form of digital monitoring and one form of algorithmic management   🔗 Dive deeper into the findings: https://lnkd.in/eHJTB2XA

🚀 Innovators, researchers, businesses, SMEs, and policymakers: come help us shape the future Advanced Materials Act! A key initiative of the EU's Competitiveness Compass, the Act will establish a strategic framework that propels industrial sovereignty and competitiveness across Europe. Why participate? - To contribute to the future of advanced materials, which can significantly improve the properties of components used in products from wearable electronic devices to electric vehicles - To support a circular economy - To help streamline regulatory processes - To boost EU competitiveness Get involved now! The call for evidence and public consultation are open until 13 January 2026, at our ‘Have Your Say’ portal. Find out more here: link.europa.eu/kcR4q9 #AdvancedMaterials Ekaterina Zaharieva

Today Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva and Ministers from the Western Balkans met in Podgorica to advance the region’s integration into the EU’s research and innovation ecosystem. Ministers discussed how research infrastructures and AI in science can boost competitiveness, and how Smart Specialisation Strategies can transform regional economies into innovative ecosystems. Together, we will work on: - Synchronising regional policies with EU frameworks like the Startup and Scale-up Strategy, the European Research Area and the European Innovation Act - Amplifying private sector engagement to finance Research and Innovation - Prioritising investments in skills development to facilitate the Green and Digital Transitions - Advancing Smart Specialisation Strategies to maximize efficiency and impact - Enhancing synergies between industry and academia - Maintaining robust cooperation with EU Member States and enhancing involvement in European programs such as COST and EUREKA Find out more on what we are doing for a resilient and prosperous Europe 👉 link.europa.eu/qtVJyT

💧 Only 10 days left to reply to our survey for the European Water Academy!   We're looking for insights and expressions of interest from water-related organisations across Europe to help shape the European Water Academy (EUWA).   As a key element of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the Academy will offer advanced training, support innovation and strengthen collaboration between scientists, water sector experts, academic institutions and key industries.   Water is not just a resource, it’s a vital element of life that touches every part of our society, environment and economy. As Europe faces growing pressure on its water resources, the EUWA will build the knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure a water-resilient continent.   Help us shape this initiative, have your say by 31 October https://lnkd.in/ejzT6Ukc European Water Association (EWA), Aqua Publica Europea, EurEau, Water Europe, IAWD - Voice of the Danube

About 3/4 of the EU population are urbanites - how can we bring the natural world in, to improve our quality of life? The 50th episode of the #CORDIScovery podcast is turning to nature for urban solutions that are transforming our city life for the better. The three guests, Darko Ferčej, Laura Fregolent and Gonçalo Canto Moniz discuss nature-based solutions, co-creation and living labs that all can contribute to well-being in our cities. How can we transform policy theories into practical changes that benefit people’s lives in urban environments and how nature-based solutions within our cities can promote more inclusive urban neighbourhoods? Listen to find out: https://lnkd.in/eZw4rRcP

Scientific guidance is essential to slowing down biodiversity loss. Efforts to slow or reverse biodiversity loss are held up by limited access to data. Our new Atlas of African Protected Areas helps address this challenge in Africa. The Atlas shows the latest geospatial data for Africa’s protected and conservation areas. It supports countries and stakeholders with data, spatial planning, and effective area-based conservation measures. Explore the data or download the Atlas here: https://lnkd.in/eGuiWDdx Our research team: Falko Buschke, claudia capitani, Simona Lippi, Cristina Lazaro, Paolo Roggeri,Christine Estreguil, Michele Conti, Luca Battistella, Stephen Peedell