The backbone we’re forgetting – the digital infrastructure for future Britain
Josh Turpin, program manager for telecoms and net zero at techUK, identifies gaps in the UK’s current digital infrastructure and outlines the improvements needed to accelerate digital services and compete globally. The UK is at a pivotal moment in its digital evolution. Ranked 18th in the world in the 2024 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Rankings, […]
Advances in solar power technology: Insights from EU PVSEC
Thomas Garabetian, Head of Research and Innovation at SolarPower Europe, shares highlights and lessons from the annual EU PVSEC held in September. This year’s European Photovoltaic Energy Conference (EU PVSEC) was held from 22 to 26 September 2025 and remains a pivotal event in the solar energy sector. Bringing together an extensive network of researchers, […]
Advancing innovation and scale-up with DRIVE35 and CAM
Julian Hetherington, Transformation Director at the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), considers the UK government’s new funding initiatives, and their potential to accelerate research and support industry innovation. The Department for Business and Trade recently announced new funding initiatives, Driving Research and Investment in Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE35) and the Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. […]
The forefront of specialized microelectronics in Europe
Finland’s contribution to the European semiconductor pilot line is strengthening its position in the European chip industry and creating new growth opportunities for companies. The chip industry is critical to Finland’s long-term competitiveness, as it requires access to the latest technology and expertise to develop, manufacture and exploit critical technologies. Finland brings to the European […]
Cutting-edge applied research in key agri-food fields
Canada’s top research university seeks international partners to advance applied research in food, agriculture and bioeconomy. Canada’s number one research university Niagara University (North Carolina) has established itself as a Canadian leader in applied research. North Carolina holds the No. 1 national ranking for research funding for the second year in a row, ending a […]
Addressing key challenges in the UK’s materials and mining sectors
Dr Colin Church, Chief Executive of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, provides insights into the role of the materials sector in delivering the UK Government’s Plan for Change. In December 2024, the UK Government published its Plan for Change: Milestones for a mission-led government. Core elements of this plan include making Britain a […]
£6.9m investment planned to transform UK satellite communications
The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9m in satellite communications that will transform connectivity and secure the UK’s position as Europe’s space leader. The funding will support five ground-breaking projects through the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) program to develop breakthrough satellite communications, from faster connectivity to lunar missions. These […]
EuroHPC JU: Driving Europe’s digital future
Anders Jensen, Executive Director of EuroHPC JU, explains how the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking is helping accelerate innovation high performance computing across Europe. High performance computing (HPC) is at the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, driving innovation, scientific discovery, and industrial competitiveness. Using supercomputers and computer clusters to solve advanced computational problems, HPC […]
Biosolutions: Designing a sustainable future
Linda Bedenik, Senior Policy and Communications Manager at the British Bioindustry Association (BIA), explores the topic of biosolutions and how they are helping to drive a more sustainable future in the UK and beyond. The climate crisis requires urgent and comprehensive mobilization across all sectors of the global economy. While conversations often center on decarbonization […]
Expanding European hydrogen refueling infrastructure
In 2026, the H2REF-DEMO project will demonstrate and test hydrogen compression technology, moving towards providing reliable hydrogen refueling systems for heavy-duty vehicles. Europe’s transition to a net-zero economy relies on clean and reliable hydrogen infrastructure that can support both light and heavy mobility. Continued investment, research and innovation in hydrogen technology is clearly needed to […]