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The European Union has introduced a landmark regulation that strengthens its ability to protect critical technologies and innovations. Under this new framework, the EU now holds the right to veto the transfer of certain intellectual property rights to entities outside the Union, ensuring that Europe...

In the final edition of the newsletter for this year, we would like to share the latest developments in the fields of culture, creativity, and inclusion.

The European Research Council (ERC) is launching a groundbreaking funding scheme in 2026: ERC Plus Grants. This new initiative is designed for visionary researchers with bold, transformative ideas—projects that go beyond the scope of traditional ERC programmes and redefine the frontiers of science.

Are you considering applying for a European Research Council (ERC) grant under Horizon Europe? To help you navigate the process, the NCP Virtual Campus provides free, expert-designed online courses tailored to your needs.

We are excited to officially launch the mERCury project — the first ERC NCP project, coordinated by APRE - Agenzia per la Promozione della Ricerca Europea! Bringing together 23 beneficiaries from across Europe, the consortium will spend the next three years enhancing collaboration among the ERC NCP...

The European Commission has published Work Programmes for the final two years of Horizon Europe.

The Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026-2027 has been published, including Missions.

New report by NCP4Missions provides an eight-chapter practical guide to leveraging synergies, policies and funding for integrated Mission portfolios.

Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment topic calls for 2026 & 2027 are now offical!

What does effective national NEB coordination look like? A fresh NEB4All report highlights emerging best practices, from unified communication to local engagement tools, helping countries strengthen their NEB ecosystems.

How are NCPs implementing the NEB Facility across Europe? A new NEB4All survey reveals key challenges, gaps in stakeholder feedback processes, and a strong demand for practical tools to support NEB implementation. Read more in the full update.

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