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…
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…
Every year on 5 June, World Environment Day reminds us of the urgent need to address major environmental challenges. In 2026, this day focuses on climate change and the need to accelerate collective action capable of transforming the way we produce, consume and manage resources. In this context, the circular economy is becoming a key…
Security in public spaces can no longer be understood solely as a technical or institutional issue. In increasingly complex cities, shaped by major events, intense mobility, social diversity and new ways of perceiving risk, security has also become a matter of trust, participation and shared responsibility. This is one of the core ideas behind CO-SECUR,…
Fifteen years are enough to see many things change. And also to be part of that change from within. Sandra Vilaplana, Director of Strategy, Business Development and Operations at Kveloce, is celebrating 15 years with the company. Her career has evolved in parallel with Kveloce’s own journey: from its early days as a small regional…
Cancer prevention does not reach everyone in the same way. Although advances in public health have helped strengthen early detection, preventive behaviours and access to healthcare services, some groups still face significant barriers within care systems. Among them are people experiencing mental ill-health, a population facing greater inequalities in access to cancer prevention and screening.…
In European projects, Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) are no longer a secondary dimension. In many Horizon Europe topics, their integration already appears as an explicit expectation or even as a requirement. However, their importance goes far beyond formally complying with a call. Incorporating SSH means understanding that Europe’s major challenges — health, the green…
Every 21 April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a date that highlights the value of generating ideas as a driver of progress. In the European context, where research and innovation are key to addressing challenges such as the green transition, digitalisation or the sustainability of healthcare systems, this message is particularly relevant. However, experience…
Every 7 April, World Health Day highlights major global health challenges. In 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Let’s support science” (#StandWithScience), the World Health Organization launches a campaign that goes beyond awareness-raising: a global call to strengthen the role of science and international collaboration as key pillars to protect the health of people,…