An economy that works for people | Research and Innovation

EU-funded research is drawing attention to the cultural importance of minority languages. © RISE UP/Espronceda

Science in society | Social Sciences | An economy that works for people | Promoting our European way of life

Combining tech and tradition to revive Europe’s endangered languages

The quest is on to support endangered European languages, some with only a handful of speakers left.

3D bioprinting of the human pancreas is a focus of EU research. © AlexLMX, Shutterstock.com

Frontier research | Health | Science in society | A Europe fit for the digital age | An economy that works for people

3D-printed living cells pave way for tomorrow's medicine and cruelty-free animal products

EU-funded researchers are expanding the possibilities of 3D printing to create miniature human organs and a variety of products made from living ...

Advances in digital technology could help fuel an expansion in the biotech sector. © Owlie Productions, Shutterstock.com

Biotech potential set to soar with the help of digital technology

Microbes and fungi have long been nature’s helpers in producing fine food, drinks and medicine, but new digital technologies could unlock far greater ...

EU funding is fostering increased collaboration on innovation between Europe and Africa. © fizkes, Shutterstock.com

Building bridges for business between Europe and Africa

Collaboration between Europe and Africa on support for small business start-ups is heralding in a new era for EU-Africa cooperation on innovation.

Rising GDP is often prized by politicians, but there’s more to fair and prosperous sustainability than economic growth. © Singkham, Shutterstock

Science in society | An economy that works for people

Going beyond GDP to measure what really matters

The publication of the latest EU Transitions Performance Index (TPI) provides an important opportunity to assess how countries are progressing towards fair and prosperous sustainability beyond headline growth figures.