I3 Instrument Support Facility virtual event: “How to build a continuous pipeline of interregional investment ideas”

The Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), supports interregional innovation projects in their scale-up and commercialisation phases, by helping them overcome regulatory/market barriers and reach investment level. As I3 Instrument opportunities expand, a recurring issue remains: strong interregional ideas often exist, but they are not always structured or “investment-ready” by the time a […]

I3 Instrument Support Facility virtual event: “How to engage managing authorities in I3 Instrument projects?”

The I3 Instrument, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is designed to strengthen cooperation among regions and unlock new investment opportunities that connect innovation ecosystems across Europe. Effective participation of ERDF and S3 Managing Authorities (MAs) is key to ensuring that I3 Instrument projects deliver long-term regional impact and align with smart specialisation […]

How To Build Your Dream Life With AI

How to build your dream life with AI Ngozi Elobuike Living your dream life is more possible than ever before. You can be anyone you want to be, live wherever you want, set up the career that uses your superpowers and spend your time doing work that fills you up and hobbies you enjoy. The […]

How to Build an Attractive Business for Potential Buyers

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As entrepreneurs, we embark on journeys full of uncertainty, risks and challenges. But it’s those very challenges that mold our growth and drive our passion. Looking back at the 18 years I spent building OTC Global Holdings into the world’s largest independent interdealer brokerage, I’ve come to […]

How to Become Irreplaceable in Today’s AI-Driven World

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The drumbeat of AI breakthroughs is relentless — and almost always accompanied by the question: What does this mean for our jobs? Across classrooms, boardrooms, and dinner tables, the same fear keeps surfacing: Will AI replace me? What will happen to my job, my career, my purpose? […]

How to get the money for Europe’s defense – POLITICO

Currently, the EU spends a third of its entire budget on climate policy. Just last year, the price tag for buying things like solar panels, wind turbines, transmission lines, electric cars and chargers was €367 billion — this amount alone could fund Europe’s need for defense spending. The EU’s extremely high energy prices also drain […]

From research to business: how to build a successful start-up

Turning research into a thriving business is no easy task. Science-based spin-offs and startups need support mechanisms to embark on an entrepreneurial path and use the intellectual assets as the basis for a successful company. What structures, programmes and services help them turn ideas into market-ready products and solutions useful for society?  As the EU […]