Tag Archives: Horizon Europe

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

European Water4ALL projects move forward with Dutch-backed research to improve reuse, recovery and long-term water security

(IN BRIEF) The Water4ALL Partnership is launching its third funding round under Water for a Circular Economy, with NWO awarding nearly €3.4 million to Dutch-linked proposals. Twenty-seven international projects have been selected, including ten involving Dutch research teams, with work … Read the full press release

A turning point for EU digital identity as TrustED transitions from design into operational pilots involving real users, real data and real governance

(NEWS) VIGO, Spain, 27-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s move toward secure, citizen-controlled digital identity took a definitive step forward in Rome, where TrustED consortium members gathered for a two-day meeting marking the project’s transition from research and development into real-world … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

Sweco Expands Architectural Leadership in Belgium and Luxembourg with Acquisition of assar architects

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release

Empa pioneers fully biodegradable wood-based circuit boards to drive sustainable electronics

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin. This sustainable alternative to petroleum-based epoxy resin boards can be composted after use, significantly reducing electronic waste. Created as … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … Read the full press release

ESC Leads Key Work Packages in €27 M EuroHeartPath Project to Redesign Cardiovascular Care Across 15 EU States

(IN BRIEF) From its leadership of key work packages to its rich data resources—the ESC Atlas of Cardiology and GRASP study—the European Society of Cardiology is driving EuroHeartPath’s mission to transform heart-disease care in Europe. This €27 million Horizon Europe … Read the full press release

CET Partnership Opens €2 Million Call for International Energy Transition Research Projects by October 2025

(IN BRIEF) The CET Partnership’s 2025 call offers €2 million for international research projects that accelerate the EU’s energy transition toward a low-emission economy by 2050. Dutch applicants—including TO2 institutes—can apply for up to €400 000 per project, in collaboration … Read the full press release

MTU Completes Preliminary Design of 1.2 MW Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for Regional Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has finalized the preliminary design of the megawatt-class HEROPS hydrogen-electric powertrain, marking a critical milestone in scaling its Flying Fuel Cell™ technology. Coordinated by MTU under the EU’s Clean Aviation programme, the consortium has established … Read the full press release

Valio Partners in PRIMARY Project to Explore Grass Biorefineries and Sustainable Solutions for the Agricultural Sector

(IN BRIEF) Valio is a key partner in the EU-funded PRIMARY project, which aims to transform agricultural by-products into valuable resources. As part of the project, Valio is exploring grass biorefinery innovations, including using grass juice to fortify feed protein … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-Led EU Project DORIAN GRAY Unveils AI-Driven Strategies to Bridge Heart and Brain Health

(IN BRIEF) The EU-funded DORIAN GRAY project, with the University of Liverpool as a key scientific partner, is set to explore the link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Despite one in three CVD patients experiencing MCI, … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Cardiology Data: DT4H Launches a Secure, AI-Driven Toolbox for Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The DataTools4Heart (DT4H) project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework, has successfully concluded its initial development phase and is set to achieve major milestones in 2025. Focused on enhancing the lifestyle of cardiovascular disease patients, DT4H … Read the full press release

HSG Leads the Charge: Pioneering EU and Swiss-Funded Projects to Transform Sustainable Agriculture and Land Use

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen (HSG) is spearheading three innovative projects—Nostradamus, LandShift, and AfroGrow—aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and land use, with financial support from both the EU’s Horizon Europe programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, … Read the full press release

NWO Approves Seventeen Groundbreaking Grant Applications for Scientific Research in the Open Competition Domain Science-M Programme

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Executive Board has approved seventeen groundbreaking grant applications aimed at advancing fundamental, high-impact scientific research. These projects cover a diverse range of topics, from cancer research and immune systems to climate change and sustainable technology, all … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Joins Horizon Europe’s CAPE Project to Advance Sustainable and Secure Cloud Computing

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen is contributing to Horizon Europe’s CAPE project, which aims to position Europe as a leader in green cloud-computing infrastructure. The university’s team will focus on ensuring secure and sustainable cloud application deployments, supporting CAPE’s … Read the full press release

SWIFTT: A Copernicus-based forest management tool to map, mitigate, and prevent the main threats to EU forests

The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release

EU Initiative SCO2OP-TES Advances Green Energy Transition with Alfa Laval

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is part of a 16-member consortium called SCO2OP-TES, which aims to develop advanced Power-to-Heat energy storage technology. This initiative, aligned with the European Union’s renewable energy goals, seeks to provide cost-effective and grid-stable thermal energy storage … Read the full press release

UK Becomes Associated Country to Horizon Europe, Gains Access to Research and Innovation Funding

(IN BRIEF) Starting from January 1, 2024, the United Kingdom will officially become an associated country to Horizon Europe, the European Union’s research and innovation program. This milestone was achieved as the EU-UK Specialized Committee on Participation in Union Programs … Read the full press release