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03/07/2025

Two new EU strategies: Europe Invests in Quantum Research and Life Sciences of the Future

These strategies will lay the foundations for Europe to become a global leader in innovation in two key areas by 2030: quantum technologies and life sciences. The aim is to translate research breakthroughs into marketable solutions more quickly, strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty, and ensure that European innovations are globally competitive.

03/07/2025

EU consultation on classifying AI systems as high risk: contributions from stakeholders sought

The European Commission is conducting a targeted consultation to gather stakeholder contributions from various sectors on the classification of AI systems as high risk. The consultation is aimed at providers and operators of AI systems, industry associations, academic institutions, independent experts, civil society organisations, and public authorities.

02/07/2025

The Danish EU Presidency in 2025: Focus on research, innovation and technological sovereignty

From 1 July to 31 December 2025, Denmark will hold the Council of the European Union Presidency. Under the motto 'A strong Europe in a changing world', the Presidency will drive forward research, innovation and competitiveness — key issues for Bavarian universities, research institutions and companies.

27/06/2025

EU Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel

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The European Commission is setting up a scientific panel of independent experts to support the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act. The panel will focus on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, advising the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methodologies, and cross-border market surveillance. It will also alert the AI Office of emerging risks.

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27/06/2025

Launch of the EU initiative European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR)

The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (EUP OHAMR) has officially launched. The initiative aims to bring together 53 organisations from 30 countries to combat the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance through research, networking, policy implementation and public awareness.

12/06/2025

New EuroHPC call for proposals supports the development of HPC centres of excellence

The European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) is allocating €60 million to centres of excellence and software to secure Europe's leading position in high-performance computing. The initiative is seeking centres of excellence and 'lighthouse codes' that will pave the way for a new generation of scalable HPC applications: powerful, AI-ready and internationally competitive.

11/06/2025

Expert knowledge: How to build a strong consortium for your EU project.

Science is teamwork. If you have ambitious goals, you need robust partners and a solid structure. Building a successful consortium requires careful planning, perseverance, and an extensive network. BayFOR is happy to assist you.

28/05/2025

EU Commission launches ambitious Strategy to make Europe a startup and scaleup powerhouse

Today, the European Commission has launched the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale', to make Europe a great place to start and grow global technology-driven companies. The Strategy aligns with the broader ‘Choose Europe' initiative, launched by President von der Leyen. This initiative focused first on the science component promoting a unified European approach to attract and retain talent, thereby strengthening Europe's competitiveness.

22/05/2025

Circular Lab Bayern – new platform to promote the circular economy in the electronics industry

The new digital platform Circular Lab Bayern has gone live: www.circularlab-bayern.eu (only in German language). It supports stakeholders along the entire value and supply chain of electronics and electrical appliances in Bavaria in the implementation of sustainable and circular solutions. The platform offers extensive information, advice and networking opportunities.

14/05/2025

Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 published

The European Commission has published the main Work Programme 2025 for the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe. 

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