Public–Private Partnerships | Research and Innovation

New satellite links promise clear, real‑time connections for safer and smoother flights over the ocean. © supamotion.co, Shutterstock.com

Space | Transport | Public–Private Partnerships

Researchers turn ocean dead zones into talking skies for pilots

Researchers are developing satellite links that bring clear, real time radio and data connections to flights over oceans, helping air traffic ...

Dr Lennie Derde took up her position as the new CEO of Ecraid in January 2026.

Coronavirus outbreak | Health | Policy | Science in society | Public–Private Partnerships

Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research ...

Researchers are testing hydrogen-powered burners, designed to make steel production cleaner, using digital simulations. © DedMityay, Shutterstock.com

Industry | Public–Private Partnerships

Turning up the heat on steel’s carbon pollution problem

EU-funded researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries – ...

Antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' have become a significant health threat. © CNRS Photothèque - UMR6522

Public–Private Partnerships | Health | Innovation Union

EU partnership targets top diseases

A multi-billion-euro partnership between the EU and the pharmaceutical industry in Europe plans to target the top diseases, as identified by the World Health Organization (WHO), over the next decade.

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science and Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, launched the five new Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) to boost the fields of innovative medicines, aeronautics, bio-based industries, fuel cells and hydrogen, and electronics. © European Union, 2013

Public–Private Partnerships | Policy

Multi-billion partnerships for EU research

Solving major challenges like finding alternatives to fossil fuels and new antibiotics, boosting the competitiveness of EU industry in sectors that provide good jobs, and bringing research to market – these are the main aims of the EUR 22 billion research partnerships between the EU, industry and Member States that the European Commission announced on 10 July.