News and events
Publication of HERA calls for proposals
In June 2026, four new calls for tenders were launched by HERA (Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority) in close collaboration with HaDEA (Health and Digital Executive Agency), with the deadline for submitting letters of intent set for 2 September 2026....
A call with three new EIC Pathfinder challenges launched for 2026
Following the close of the EIC Pathfinder Open on May 12th, 2026, the EIC Pathfinder Challenges calls are now being launched with an indicative total budget of 96 million euros. Three challenges have been published on July 22nd and are open for submission until...
STEP, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform: state of play and next steps
Seminar held by EARTO,featuring Davide Lombardo, Senior Expert, formerly Deputy Head of the STEP Task Force, European Commission, and Maud Noyon, Head of Sector, "Competitiveness, Financial Instruments and STEP" Unit, European Commission. This webinar, held on 25 June...
Framework Programme 10: what the Commission is preparing for European research and innovation
Author: Camille Maisse On Tuesday 2 June, as part of my internship at S&I Finances, I attended the webinar held by EARTO (European Association of Research and Technology Organisations) and co-organised by Cefic, CESAER, DIGITALEUROPE, ERRIN, European University...
The European Commission launches a new call for tenders in response to the Ebola outbreak
In light of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, the European Union has launched a new call for tenders titled “Clinical trial preparedness for filovirus outbreaks through the establishment of a pilot vaccine reserve”. The call’s...
Australia Joins the Horizon Europe Club: Towards an EU-Australia Research & Innovation Partnership
I- Background to the Forthcoming Association To date, 22 countries are associated with the Horizon Europe programme. Australia could soon become the 23rd associated country, alongside Japan and India. On 31 March 2026, following the visit of the President of the...
The Commission adopted a Global Health Resilience Initiative
Brussels: May 13th, 2026 Faced with COVID-19 and today the Hantavirus, the European Union is in need for an enhanced coordination within the EU on global health. The‘Global Health Resilience Initiative’, adopted by the Commission on May 13th, aims to enhance...
EU “Pharma Package” revision : new EU rules on medicines
What is the pharma package? The pharma package updates the current rules on medicines to better meet patient needs and support competition and innovation The pharma package is the first major revision of EU pharmaceutical laws since 2004. Its aim is to better meet...
EU Health Sector Package: New Measures to Strengthen Europe’s Health Ecosystem
In December 2025, the European Commission has unveiled a new EU Health Sector Package, marking a significant step towards a more innovative, resilient and competitive European health ecosystem.The package combines legislative proposals and policy initiatives designed...








