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Project results EU Project InShaPe

24/07/2025

EU Project InShaPe Boosts Metal Additive Manufacturing with Breakthrough in Efficiency, Affordability and Sustainability

Munich, Germany – Sixfold increase in productivity, production costs halved, energy consumption and material wastage significantly reduced, component quality improved – the EU-funded research project InShaPe has published impressive numbers. Over the past three years, the consortium has developed a new process optimisation approach that combines AI-based beam shaping with multispectral imaging (MSI) in the laser-based powder bed fusion of metals (PBF-LB/M) additive manufacturing process. The aim of the project was to significantly improve the efficiency, economic feasibility and sustainability of this manufacturing process. The project partners have successfully trialled these innovations in five complex industrial demonstrators in the aerospace industry, the energy sector and mechanical engineering. The Professorship of Laser-based Additive Manufacturing at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) coordinated the project, working with ten other partners from eight countries. Funded by the European Union, InShaPe received 7.2 million euros from the Horizon Europe framework programme.

EU Commission presents proposal for new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034

17/07/2025

EU Commission presents proposal for new Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034

On 17 July 2025, the Commission published its proposal for the MFF for the period 2028–2034. With a budget of around 1.9 trillion euros, the new MFF is intended to secure Europe's long-term capacity to act and actively shape strategic change in areas such as competitiveness, security, climate protection, digitalisation, and research.

European Research Council adopts 2026 work programme

14/07/2025

European Research Council adopts 2026 work programme – new funding criteria and application procedures

The European Research Council (ERC) has published its work programme for 2026. This contains comprehensive information on planned funding opportunities, call periods, budget amounts, and new application and review procedures. The ERC Scientific Council prepared the document, which was then officially adopted by the European Commission.

Call from the European Commission: Experts sought for the European Defence Fund (2021–2027)

10/07/2025

Call from the European Commission: Experts are needed for the European Defence Fund (2021–2027).

Apply now: The European Commission is looking for independent experts to evaluate project proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF).

As part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2021–2027, the European Commission is calling on experts to apply as independent experts for the evaluation, ethical review and financial analysis of grant applications. The aim of the fund is to strengthen the European defence industry and to provide.

Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant for Early-Career Researchers, 2025

10/07/2025

New grant to promote research partnerships between Africa and Bavaria

Apply now! Africa-Bavaria Tandem Mobility Grant for Early-Career Researchers, 2025

Earls-carer reasearchers from Bavaria and African countries can use the new tandem grant to establish and deepen international cooperation. The grant funds reciprocal research stays of between 14 and 31 days, during which time participants can develop joint projects and build networks.
The programme is financed by the Free State of Bavaria and implemented by the the Scientific Coordination Office (WKS) Bavaria-Africa at the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR.
Application deadline: 6 August 2025, 23:59 (CEST).
Start the research cooperation of tomorrow now!

New EU platform ‘AI-on-Demand’ offers trustworthy AI tools for research and industry

04/07/2025

New EU platform ‘AI-on-Demand’ offers trustworthy AI tools for research and industry

The European Commission has equipped the AI-on-Demand platform with new features to accelerate the use of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe. The platform is aimed specifically at researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), industry and the public sector, and provides a one-stop shop for verified AI tools, data sets and computing resources.

Two new EU strategies: Europe Invests in Quantum Research and Life Sciences of the Future

03/07/2025

Two new EU strategies: Europe Invests in Quantum Research and Life Sciences of the Future

These strategies will lay the foundations for Europe to become a global leader in innovation in two key areas by 2030: quantum technologies and life sciences. The aim is to translate research breakthroughs into marketable solutions more quickly, strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty, and ensure that European innovations are globally competitive.

EU consultation on classifying AI systems as high risk: contributions from stakeholders sought

03/07/2025

EU consultation on classifying AI systems as high risk: contributions from stakeholders sought

The European Commission is conducting a targeted consultation to gather stakeholder contributions from various sectors on the classification of AI systems as high risk. The consultation is aimed at providers and operators of AI systems, industry associations, academic institutions, independent experts, civil society organisations, and public authorities.

The Danish EU Presidency in 2025

02/07/2025

The Danish EU Presidency in 2025: Focus on research, innovation and technological sovereignty

From 1 July to 31 December 2025, Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Under the motto 'A strong Europe in a changing world', the Presidency will drive forward research, innovation and competitiveness — key issues for Bavarian universities, research institutions and companies.

EU Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel

27/06/2025

EU Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel

The European Commission is setting up a scientific panel of independent experts to support the implementation and enforcement of the AI Act. The panel will focus on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, advising the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model classification, evaluation methodologies, and cross-border market surveillance. It will also alert the AI Office of emerging risks.

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