This week’s updates highlight major investments in global health, new Horizon Europe opportunities, space programme developments, and initiatives supporting sustainable urban transformation across Europe.
🏥 EU4Health - Joint Scientific Consultations open for applications
A new application window has opened for Joint Scientific Consultations (JSCs) under the EU Health Technology Assessment framework.
The initiative allows developers of medicines and medical devices to align clinical study design with EU requirements, improving access to future funding and market entry across Member States.
Source: European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
🛰️ EU Space Programme - Commission strengthens EUSPA role
The European Commission is reinforcing the role of the EU Space Programme Agency (EUSPA) to better support implementation of Europe’s space ambitions.
The proposal aims to enhance governance, accelerate innovation and ensure stronger delivery of EU-funded space services and infrastructure.
Source: Defence Industry and Space
🌍 European Commission - €700M global health investment announced
The European Commission announced €700 million for the Global Fund, alongside additional investments in antimicrobial resistance and global health security at the One Health Summit.
These commitments reinforce the EU’s leadership in global health and aim to strengthen health systems, boost resilience and accelerate R&D for future health threats.
Source: European Commission
🧠 Horizon Europe - SSH researchers invited to targeted info day
The European Commission invites Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) researchers to a dedicated Horizon Europe info day on 16 April 2026, covering migration research and SSH-STEM collaboration topics.
The session will provide practical insights into 2026–2027 funding topics, partnership models and application requirements, helping participants prepare for upcoming calls.
Source: Horizon Europe - Research and innovation
♻️ CINEA / Green Assist - Sustainable urban regeneration initiative
A new Green Assist initiative focuses on revitalising industrial heritage sites through sustainable urban regeneration approaches.
The project supports cities in implementing green transition strategies and unlocking EU funding for climate-neutral urban development.
Source: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency