CCRI Knowledge Hub Final Event | From Knowledge to Action: Accelerating Circular Transition in Cities and Regions How can European cities and regions move from circular economy strategies to concrete, tailored solutions? And how can they ensure that these solutions respond to their needs and remain sustainable over time? This question lies at the heart…
CO-SECUR Final Conference: Social Innovation for More Participatory Urban Security How can cities improve security in public spaces, crowded places and large-scale events? How can they do so while maintaining trust, social acceptance and citizen participation? Over the past three years, CO-SECUR has addressed this question based on one central idea. Urban security solutions must…
Kveloce and the New European Bauhaus 2026–2027: opportunities for collaboration with a social impact The New European Bauhaus (NEB) has entered a new phase. After establishing itself as a European initiative connecting sustainability, inclusion and beauty, the European Commission is now promoting its implementation on a larger scale, particularly in the areas of the built…
SSH in Horizon Europe: How to Integrate Social Sciences and Humanities into Better European Proposals Integrating Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) into Horizon Europe is not simply about adding a social dimension to a project. It is a way of improving the quality, relevance and impact of European projects, particularly in areas where technology, innovation…
Smart buildings in Horizon Europe: beyond technology Improving the energy performance of buildings is one of the major challenges of Europe’s green transition. But progress towards more energy-efficient buildings does not depend on technology alone. It also depends on how buildings are designed, managed and used; how people interact with smart systems; and how social,…
ERC Advanced Grant 2025: How to Prepare a Competitive Proposal Without Losing Scientific Ambition An ERC Advanced Grant always starts with a strong scientific track record and an ambitious idea. In highly competitive calls such as this one, the challenge also lies in presenting that excellence with the clarity, structure and impact needed for the panel to…
Horizon Europe 2028-2034 moves forward: what the Council of the EU’s position tells us The future of European research and innovation is beginning to take shape. The Council of the European Union has agreed its partial negotiating position on Horizon Europe 2028-2034, the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. This is an important step within the negotiations on the…
Our colleague Alba Matamoros has taken part in the 37th edition of the Specialisation Programme for Managers in European R&I Programmes, organised by the CDTI-SOST office in Brussels, which took place from 18 May to 5 June 2026. The programme, known as PEG (Specialisation Programme for Managers), brings together a small group of professionals from Spanish organisations linked to European research and innovation. Universities, technology centres, companies, consultancies and other organisations share a space for training, exchange and direct…
The transition towards a climate-neutral and resilient society cannot be measured solely in technological, economic or environmental terms. It must also ask who takes part in decision-making, who bears the costs, who benefits from the solutions, and how existing inequalities are addressed. This is the starting point of Just In Clime – Just mitigation and…
In a context of rapid technological change, Europe continues to invest in research and innovation as a driver of competitiveness, sustainability and social progress. From artificial intelligence and robotics to health, climate technologies and advanced materials, new solutions are constantly emerging from universities, research centres, start-ups and European consortia. However, technological excellence alone is not always enough to generate real-world impact. Many promising technologies do…