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Horizon Europe: news and updates
Videos and announcements from the European Innovation Council, the Commission’s research and digital teams, the EIB Group and the EIT, collected from 23 official channels and sorted by programme.
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16 Oct 2026
- Research and Innovation16 Oct 2026Europe expands access, sharing and use of research data and digital services through first 13 Open Science Cloud hubsThe hubs, known as EOSC Nodes, connect resources from different research organisations, helping researchers work across countries and scientific disciplines.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation16 Oct 2026ERA Living Guidelines on the responsible use of Generative AI in research updatedThe most extensive revision of the ERA Living Guidelines to date. It introduces new recommendations and clarifications on the responsible use of Generative AI in research.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
7 Oct 2026
- Research and Innovation7 Oct 2026Research and Innovation at the Nucleus: Romania holds Enhanced dialogue with the European CommissionRomania hosts its Enhanced Dialogue with the European Commission, focusing on research infrastructures, innovation and future EU funding.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation7 Oct 202632nd meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean Platform on Research and InnovationThe meeting brought together the European Commission, UfM Member States and regional partners to review progress in Euro-Mediterranean research and innovation cooperation and discuss the next steps of our common agenda.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation7 Oct 2026Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in PhysicsResearch and innovation news alert: He is awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
6 Oct 2026
- Research and Innovation6 Oct 2026Commission earmarks €65 million to safeguard critical data for life sciences and biotechnologyResearch and innovation news alert: The funding, included in the recently amended work programme, will help ensure that researchers and innovators retain reliable access to essential information on genes, proteins and scientific discoveries.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation6 Oct 2026Fourth EU-Faroe Islands Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee meetingThe EU and Faroe Islands met in Brussels for the 4th Joint Research and Innovation Committee meeting .research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation6 Oct 2026EU-funded researcher Peter Hegemann wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or MedicineResearch and innovation news alert: Peter Hegemann, who received two European Research Council (ERC) grants and participated in a Horizon 2020 Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) project, was today awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
1 Oct 2026
- Research and Innovation1 Oct 2026Europe must scale up research and innovation to remain competitive, new Commission report saysThe report shows that Europe remains a global scientific leader. The EU ranks second worldwide in scientific output, while 57% of its scientific publications involve international collaboration. It also finds that the quality of EU research remains high.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation1 Oct 2026From Innovation Act to Regional Imp(Act): Europe's innovation agenda for cities and regionsThe KEP seminar in Brussels examined how the European Innovation Act can work for cities and regions, from launch markets to public procurement.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation1 Oct 2026SOFT Innovation Prize 2026 honours three outstanding EU fusion research and industry collaborationsThe SOFT prize awarded three projects from the public and private sectors for their real market potential.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation1 Oct 2026Commission proposes new European Innovation Act to help innovative European ideas grow and compete globallyToday, the Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help Europe's most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation1 Oct 2026Fifth EU-Moldova Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee meetingOn 23 September 2026, the 5th EU-Moldova Joint Research and Innovation (R&I) Committee meeting under Horizon Europe was organised in Chisinau.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
29 Sept 2026
- Research and Innovation29 Sept 2026EU launches €215 million Partnership to protect cultural heritage against climate changeWith an overall budget of EUR 215 million - out of which a EUR 65 million contribution from Horizon Europe, it brings together 90 partners from 30 countries.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation29 Sept 2026EU support to research and innovation increases with additional €500 million for research programme Horizon EuropeToday, the European Commission allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027. With this additional amount, the total budget reaches now around €14.8 billion for the two years.ec.europa.eu
15 Sept 2026
- Research and Innovation15 Sept 2026Open Access in the European Research Area: progress remains uneven as new report calls for more concerted actionNew report finds open access is advancing across the ERA, but progress remains uneven, calling for stronger national and EU action.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation15 Sept 202610th CELAC-EU Joint Initiative on Research and Innovation Senior Officials Meeting advances bi-regional cooperation in research and innovationEU-CELAC Senior Officials strengthen joint priorities and prepare for the next Ministerial Meeting.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
14 Sept 2026
- Research and Innovation14 Sept 2026Europe’s young research talent takes on cancer, climate and moreThe third edition of EU TalentOn closed with the announcement of its winning teams on 11 September in Brest, France. Over five days, 100 early-career researchers aged 21 to 35 of 43 different nationalities, worked in teams to develop concrete responses to some of Europe's most pressing challenges.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation14 Sept 2026EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment showsThe five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe's most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission.ec.europa.eu
8 Sept 2026
- Research and Innovation8 Sept 2026Commission launches new strategic approach to boost research, innovation, deployment and uptake in Europe’s agri-food sectorToday, the European Commission adopted a Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.agriculture.ec.europa.eu
- Research and Innovation8 Sept 2026Experts call for a new approach to Neuro-AI governanceEthical advice sets out policy recommendations for governing neuro-AI infrastructures in line with fundamental rights and EU values.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
