This week’s updates highlight EU-funded health projects, sustainable agriculture, drone policy, international innovation cooperation and AI transparency rules.
π₯ EU4Health - €62M to reduce the burden of stroke
EU4Health is supporting 11 projects with close to €62 million to improve stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and long-term care across Europe.
The projects focus on awareness, early detection, digital monitoring, AI tools and integrated care pathways, helping strengthen health systems and improve patient outcomes.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
π± LIFE Programme - FARMITANK shows the future of sustainable agriculture
The LIFE-funded FARMITANK project has demonstrated how vertical farming inside a stainless-steel tank can cut water use by up to 98%, reduce emissions and increase crop yields.
The project shows how EU funding can support market-ready green technologies that make food production more resource-efficient and resilient.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
π EU Transport - Expert group on drones and innovative air mobility
The European Commission has opened a call for applications for its revised Expert Group on drones and innovative air mobility.
The group will support policy work on the EU drone market, helping shape safe, secure and sustainable development of drone services and advanced air mobility.
Source: Mobility and Transport - European Commission
π Eureka - Global Innovation Summit marks 40 years of cooperation
Eureka marked its 40th anniversary with a Global Innovation Summit in Basel, bringing together close to 1,000 participants from more than 50 countries.
The event focused on international R&D cooperation, public funding mechanisms and matchmaking, with more than 700 meetings supporting future research and business partnerships.
Source: Eureka Network
π€ AI Act - Consultation opens on AI transparency obligations
The European Commission has opened a consultation on draft guidelines for AI transparency obligations under the AI Act.
The guidelines aim to clarify how providers and deployers should inform users when they interact with AI systems or are exposed to AI-generated and manipulated content.
Source: Shaping Europe’s digital future