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Portugal and the European Commission kick off an Enhanced Dialogue focused on ERA, Startups and Life Sciences.

Finalised study summarises and proposes new indicators to quantify circularity for different sectors on different levels of implementation.

Research and innovation news alert: An International Coalition for Science, Research, and Innovation in Ukraine was officially launched in Rome today during the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference.

Research and innovation news alert: The Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation, inviting all interested stakeholders to contribute to the future European Innovation Act.

Research and innovation news alert: The signature of the EU-Jordan PRIMA Agreement that took place in Brussels on 7 July 2025 formalised Jordan’s participation in PRIMA for the period 2025–2027.

Life sciences – the study of living systems, from cells to ecosystems – are central to our health, environment and economy. They drive innovation in medicine, food and sustainable production, adding nearly €1.5 trillion in value to the EU economy and supporting 29 million jobs across the Union.

Research and innovation news alert: Today, the European Commission appointed Professor Conny Aerts from the Institute of Astronomy at KU Leuven as a new member of the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC).

The event provided a dynamic forum to explore how research and innovation are accelerating Europe’s green transformation and strengthening its global competitiveness. It showcased how R&I solutions enhance citizens’ quality of life and support the European Green Deal.

Research and innovation news alert: Today, Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation hosted the second high-level roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI), bringing together leading experts in both fundamental research and its application across scientific fields.