Today, I had the opportunity to visit some of these projects firsthand. They are the new generation of ventures who are translating sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics into viable, scalable business models. (3/3)
Many of the ideas discussed during the Festival, from circular construction to inclusive public spaces and climate resilience, are supported by research and innovation projects across Europe. This includes projects funded through Horizon Europe and the NEB Facility. (2/3)
Day 1 of the Festival of the New European Bauhaus was a success!
It showed how much the New European Bauhaus has evolved over the years. It is increasingly becoming a space for research and knowledge creation. (1/3)
Met Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon of the Republic of Korea today.
Almost one year after the signature of the Horizon Europe Association Agreement, we discussed the progress made in its implementation and the opportunities it is creating for researchers and innovators.
As President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted, strengthening the NEB Academy is the next key step—turning knowledge into skills, innovation and local transformation. (2/2)
Join us and discover inspiring projects from across Europe: ec.europa.eu/assets/jrc/NEB…
The 3rd edition of the #NewEuropeanBauhaus Festival is open.
Research, innovation and creativity are at the heart of the NEB, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, artists, policymakers and citizens. (1/2)
Today, we have concluded the negotiations on Australia’s association to #HorizonEU, our flagship programme for research and innovation.
At a time when the world needs more cooperation to address shared challenges, this is our answer: international research cooperation.
I met in Sofia with Bulgaria’s Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ivan Vassilev. We had a productive discussion about the opportunities for Bulgaria to unlock its full potential in innovation, technology, and digital transformation.
Europe’s greatest innovation asset is its people. If we want Europe to lead, we must listen to the next generation and build policies with them, not just for them. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas, challenged our thinking and helped shape our future. 🇪🇺 (3/3)
We spoke about what Europe needs to do better: make funding easier to access, open the door to cutting-edge research and technology infrastructures, help more innovations move from the lab to the market, and ensure that more women can thrive in tech and entrepreneurship. (2/3)
I left today’s Youth Policy Dialogue in Sofia energized and optimistic.
The ideas, ambition and determination of the young researchers, founders and innovators I met today were truly inspiring. (1/3)
Our goal is simple: to help companies move from research to market deployment, from innovation to investment, and from startups to global industrial champions.
Europe has all the ingredients. Now we need to turn our strengths into scale. (3/3)
That is why we are working to complete the Single Market and advancing initiatives such as EU Inc., the Scaleup Europe Fund, Choose Europe, and the upcoming European Innovation Act. (2/3)