Marc Tachelet
@mtachelet.bsky.social
Director of the EU's European Research Executive Agency. Supporting science for a clean, fair, and prosperous future.
Find out about our work and discover our Horizon Europe funding opportunities: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Find out about our work and discover our Horizon Europe funding opportunities: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/index_en
(3/3) The EU leads globally in energy and health, ahead of the US, Japan and China.
In 2024, the EU R&D investment is €233.8 billion, with highest rate in the automotive (34.9%), health (19.8%) and ICT Hardware (13.8%) sectors.
In the EU: Germany, France and Sweden invested the most in R&D 🧪
In 2024, the EU R&D investment is €233.8 billion, with highest rate in the automotive (34.9%), health (19.8%) and ICT Hardware (13.8%) sectors.
In the EU: Germany, France and Sweden invested the most in R&D 🧪
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
(3/3) The EU leads globally in energy and health, ahead of the US, Japan and China.
In 2024, the EU R&D investment is €233.8 billion, with highest rate in the automotive (34.9%), health (19.8%) and ICT Hardware (13.8%) sectors.
In the EU: Germany, France and Sweden invested the most in R&D 🧪
In 2024, the EU R&D investment is €233.8 billion, with highest rate in the automotive (34.9%), health (19.8%) and ICT Hardware (13.8%) sectors.
In the EU: Germany, France and Sweden invested the most in R&D 🧪
(1/3) Recently, the European Commission published the Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard 2025: link.europa.eu/B8RBR8
It helps identify trends in R&D investment across companies, sectors and regions, supporting better decision-making by companies & policymakers 🧪
@ec.europa.eu
It helps identify trends in R&D investment across companies, sectors and regions, supporting better decision-making by companies & policymakers 🧪
@ec.europa.eu
January 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM
(1/3) Recently, the European Commission published the Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard 2025: link.europa.eu/B8RBR8
It helps identify trends in R&D investment across companies, sectors and regions, supporting better decision-making by companies & policymakers 🧪
@ec.europa.eu
It helps identify trends in R&D investment across companies, sectors and regions, supporting better decision-making by companies & policymakers 🧪
@ec.europa.eu
As the year ends, we pause in gratitude for all we’ve achieved.
Dear researchers & innovators: thank you for your dedication to advancing science.
To colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency: thank you for your expertise & commitment.
Wishing you all a fruitful 2026 🧪
Dear researchers & innovators: thank you for your dedication to advancing science.
To colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency: thank you for your expertise & commitment.
Wishing you all a fruitful 2026 🧪
December 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
As the year ends, we pause in gratitude for all we’ve achieved.
Dear researchers & innovators: thank you for your dedication to advancing science.
To colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency: thank you for your expertise & commitment.
Wishing you all a fruitful 2026 🧪
Dear researchers & innovators: thank you for your dedication to advancing science.
To colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency: thank you for your expertise & commitment.
Wishing you all a fruitful 2026 🧪
The upcoming legislative initiative aims to strengthen the free movement of researchers, knowledge and technology across the EU.
Your feedback is crucial to advance the so-called ‘fifth freedom’. Have your say on the ERA Act by 23 January 🧪 link.europa.eu/QKXj9X
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Your feedback is crucial to advance the so-called ‘fifth freedom’. Have your say on the ERA Act by 23 January 🧪 link.europa.eu/QKXj9X
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
December 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The upcoming legislative initiative aims to strengthen the free movement of researchers, knowledge and technology across the EU.
Your feedback is crucial to advance the so-called ‘fifth freedom’. Have your say on the ERA Act by 23 January 🧪 link.europa.eu/QKXj9X
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Your feedback is crucial to advance the so-called ‘fifth freedom’. Have your say on the ERA Act by 23 January 🧪 link.europa.eu/QKXj9X
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
The steel sector plays a central role in shaping Europe’s industrial future.
Recently, we gathered in Germany to explore how projects, funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, are transforming the sector through decarbonisation, circularity and industrial symbiosis.
🧪 #SciComm
Recently, we gathered in Germany to explore how projects, funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, are transforming the sector through decarbonisation, circularity and industrial symbiosis.
🧪 #SciComm
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The steel sector plays a central role in shaping Europe’s industrial future.
Recently, we gathered in Germany to explore how projects, funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, are transforming the sector through decarbonisation, circularity and industrial symbiosis.
🧪 #SciComm
Recently, we gathered in Germany to explore how projects, funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, are transforming the sector through decarbonisation, circularity and industrial symbiosis.
🧪 #SciComm
In the laboratory of science diplomacy, research turns discovery into dialogue and data into trust 🧪
Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation – bringing new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across borders: link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation – bringing new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across borders: link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In the laboratory of science diplomacy, research turns discovery into dialogue and data into trust 🧪
Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation – bringing new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across borders: link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
Switzerland is joining Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation – bringing new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across borders: link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
1000+ professionals at the European Research Executive Agency are contributing to a shared mission: supporting researchers & innovators in finding concrete solutions to humanity’s changing challenges.
In light of our recent staff assembly, I want to thank every colleague for their hard work👏 🧪
In light of our recent staff assembly, I want to thank every colleague for their hard work👏 🧪
October 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
1000+ professionals at the European Research Executive Agency are contributing to a shared mission: supporting researchers & innovators in finding concrete solutions to humanity’s changing challenges.
In light of our recent staff assembly, I want to thank every colleague for their hard work👏 🧪
In light of our recent staff assembly, I want to thank every colleague for their hard work👏 🧪
(1/4) Countries worldwide are racing to harness AI’s potential - staying ahead is the only option. AI is transforming research, automating processes, and speeding progress in science.
The @ec.europa.eu launched two strategies to boost EU competitiveness and tech sovereignty.
#SciComm 🧪
The @ec.europa.eu launched two strategies to boost EU competitiveness and tech sovereignty.
#SciComm 🧪
October 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
(1/4) Countries worldwide are racing to harness AI’s potential - staying ahead is the only option. AI is transforming research, automating processes, and speeding progress in science.
The @ec.europa.eu launched two strategies to boost EU competitiveness and tech sovereignty.
#SciComm 🧪
The @ec.europa.eu launched two strategies to boost EU competitiveness and tech sovereignty.
#SciComm 🧪
A proud moment for European research! Congratulations to Prof. Michel Devoret and his colleagues on this extraordinary recognition.
His connection to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme demonstrates how EU funding continue to nurture transformative science and innovation.
🧪 #SciComm
His connection to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme demonstrates how EU funding continue to nurture transformative science and innovation.
🧪 #SciComm
October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A proud moment for European research! Congratulations to Prof. Michel Devoret and his colleagues on this extraordinary recognition.
His connection to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme demonstrates how EU funding continue to nurture transformative science and innovation.
🧪 #SciComm
His connection to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme demonstrates how EU funding continue to nurture transformative science and innovation.
🧪 #SciComm
Shaping Europe’s innovation future means inclusivity, balance, and competitiveness.
The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come.
🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social
The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come.
🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Shaping Europe’s innovation future means inclusivity, balance, and competitiveness.
The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come.
🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social
The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come.
🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social
(1/3) Great minds think...better in excellent infrastructure 🧪
The newly launched European Strategy on research & tech infrastructures ensures scientists who #ChooseEurope can access top labs, equipment & services - such particle accelerators, cleanrooms, quality data & more.
#philsci #SciComm
The newly launched European Strategy on research & tech infrastructures ensures scientists who #ChooseEurope can access top labs, equipment & services - such particle accelerators, cleanrooms, quality data & more.
#philsci #SciComm
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
(1/3) Great minds think...better in excellent infrastructure 🧪
The newly launched European Strategy on research & tech infrastructures ensures scientists who #ChooseEurope can access top labs, equipment & services - such particle accelerators, cleanrooms, quality data & more.
#philsci #SciComm
The newly launched European Strategy on research & tech infrastructures ensures scientists who #ChooseEurope can access top labs, equipment & services - such particle accelerators, cleanrooms, quality data & more.
#philsci #SciComm
(1/3) A record-breaking number of applications in the 40+ year history of EU research and innovation framework programmes.
This year’s Postdoctoral Fellowships call saw a 64.6% increase in applications, underlining the growing importance of the MSCA within the global research community.
#SciComm
This year’s Postdoctoral Fellowships call saw a 64.6% increase in applications, underlining the growing importance of the MSCA within the global research community.
#SciComm
September 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
(1/3) A record-breaking number of applications in the 40+ year history of EU research and innovation framework programmes.
This year’s Postdoctoral Fellowships call saw a 64.6% increase in applications, underlining the growing importance of the MSCA within the global research community.
#SciComm
This year’s Postdoctoral Fellowships call saw a 64.6% increase in applications, underlining the growing importance of the MSCA within the global research community.
#SciComm
Recently, the @ec.europa.eu published the 2025 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard.
#EUInnovation performance increased by 12.6% since 2018.
EU Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland
Discover more: europa.eu/!WjQwCW
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
#EUInnovation performance increased by 12.6% since 2018.
EU Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland
Discover more: europa.eu/!WjQwCW
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
August 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Recently, the @ec.europa.eu published the 2025 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard.
#EUInnovation performance increased by 12.6% since 2018.
EU Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland
Discover more: europa.eu/!WjQwCW
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
#EUInnovation performance increased by 12.6% since 2018.
EU Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland
Discover more: europa.eu/!WjQwCW
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
The Republic of Korea is the first Asian country to join Horizon Europe, EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation! 🇪🇺 🤝🇰🇷
This marks a new chapter for #HorizonEU and sets the stage for a more connected and innovative global research landscape: europa.eu/!QFHCnC
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
This marks a new chapter for #HorizonEU and sets the stage for a more connected and innovative global research landscape: europa.eu/!QFHCnC
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
July 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The Republic of Korea is the first Asian country to join Horizon Europe, EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation! 🇪🇺 🤝🇰🇷
This marks a new chapter for #HorizonEU and sets the stage for a more connected and innovative global research landscape: europa.eu/!QFHCnC
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
This marks a new chapter for #HorizonEU and sets the stage for a more connected and innovative global research landscape: europa.eu/!QFHCnC
#philsci #SciComm 🧪
(1/3)The @ec.europa.eu has proposed to double the funding allocated to Horizon Europe to €175 billion in the next long-term budget (2028-2034).
🧪This underscores the programme’s vital role in driving the EU’s economy, prosperity, and global competitiveness: europa.eu/!F68v7J
#philsci #SciComm
🧪This underscores the programme’s vital role in driving the EU’s economy, prosperity, and global competitiveness: europa.eu/!F68v7J
#philsci #SciComm
July 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
(1/3)The @ec.europa.eu has proposed to double the funding allocated to Horizon Europe to €175 billion in the next long-term budget (2028-2034).
🧪This underscores the programme’s vital role in driving the EU’s economy, prosperity, and global competitiveness: europa.eu/!F68v7J
#philsci #SciComm
🧪This underscores the programme’s vital role in driving the EU’s economy, prosperity, and global competitiveness: europa.eu/!F68v7J
#philsci #SciComm
Cancer is a battle many know too well - through loved ones, friends, or ourselves.
Across Europe, scientists and innovators race against time to turn this battle into hope. Investing in them is investing in our future. The EU stands for science: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
#Science4EU #philsci #SciComm 🧪
Across Europe, scientists and innovators race against time to turn this battle into hope. Investing in them is investing in our future. The EU stands for science: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
#Science4EU #philsci #SciComm 🧪
July 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Cancer is a battle many know too well - through loved ones, friends, or ourselves.
Across Europe, scientists and innovators race against time to turn this battle into hope. Investing in them is investing in our future. The EU stands for science: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
#Science4EU #philsci #SciComm 🧪
Across Europe, scientists and innovators race against time to turn this battle into hope. Investing in them is investing in our future. The EU stands for science: europa.eu/!B8hjh3
#Science4EU #philsci #SciComm 🧪
The future of the EU research depends on supporting early-career scientists 🧪
This September, under the @eu2025dk.bsky.social, the #MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 in Lyngby will tackle making European universities more inclusive, connected & thriving for new talent.
More: europa.eu/!6xqNdx
This September, under the @eu2025dk.bsky.social, the #MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 in Lyngby will tackle making European universities more inclusive, connected & thriving for new talent.
More: europa.eu/!6xqNdx
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
The future of the EU research depends on supporting early-career scientists 🧪
This September, under the @eu2025dk.bsky.social, the #MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 in Lyngby will tackle making European universities more inclusive, connected & thriving for new talent.
More: europa.eu/!6xqNdx
This September, under the @eu2025dk.bsky.social, the #MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 in Lyngby will tackle making European universities more inclusive, connected & thriving for new talent.
More: europa.eu/!6xqNdx
The EU needs scientists! But what do scientists need to build a sustainable career? 🧪
See guidance from my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency to learn about:
🔵 EU funding supporting research careers
🔵 EU services for career development and more
🔗 europa.eu/!VGkqH3
#SciComm
See guidance from my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency to learn about:
🔵 EU funding supporting research careers
🔵 EU services for career development and more
🔗 europa.eu/!VGkqH3
#SciComm
July 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The EU needs scientists! But what do scientists need to build a sustainable career? 🧪
See guidance from my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency to learn about:
🔵 EU funding supporting research careers
🔵 EU services for career development and more
🔗 europa.eu/!VGkqH3
#SciComm
See guidance from my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency to learn about:
🔵 EU funding supporting research careers
🔵 EU services for career development and more
🔗 europa.eu/!VGkqH3
#SciComm
Curiosity shared by many sparks solutions for all - and citizen science proves it 🧪
We recently held the EU Prize for Citizen Science ceremony to celebrate excellence and highlight the vital role of citizens in shaping science.
Congrats to all the winners: europa.eu/!TXhHFr
#philsci #SciComm
We recently held the EU Prize for Citizen Science ceremony to celebrate excellence and highlight the vital role of citizens in shaping science.
Congrats to all the winners: europa.eu/!TXhHFr
#philsci #SciComm
June 24, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Curiosity shared by many sparks solutions for all - and citizen science proves it 🧪
We recently held the EU Prize for Citizen Science ceremony to celebrate excellence and highlight the vital role of citizens in shaping science.
Congrats to all the winners: europa.eu/!TXhHFr
#philsci #SciComm
We recently held the EU Prize for Citizen Science ceremony to celebrate excellence and highlight the vital role of citizens in shaping science.
Congrats to all the winners: europa.eu/!TXhHFr
#philsci #SciComm
The horizon of discoveries grows with every question.
Last year, my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency asked kids for their wishes to scientists in 2025 🧪
Some of the children’s dreams are already reflected in ongoing EU-funded research: europa.eu/!qCKjB6
#philsci #SciComm
Last year, my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency asked kids for their wishes to scientists in 2025 🧪
Some of the children’s dreams are already reflected in ongoing EU-funded research: europa.eu/!qCKjB6
#philsci #SciComm
June 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The horizon of discoveries grows with every question.
Last year, my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency asked kids for their wishes to scientists in 2025 🧪
Some of the children’s dreams are already reflected in ongoing EU-funded research: europa.eu/!qCKjB6
#philsci #SciComm
Last year, my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency asked kids for their wishes to scientists in 2025 🧪
Some of the children’s dreams are already reflected in ongoing EU-funded research: europa.eu/!qCKjB6
#philsci #SciComm
Building a workplace in academia that stands as a beacon of fairness, inclusion, and diversity is a journey worth taking 🧪
Watch the testimonial of @instruct-eric.bsky.social, one of the last winners of the EU #GenderEqualityChampions.
Send an application by 18 June: europa.eu/!pmhM77
Watch the testimonial of @instruct-eric.bsky.social, one of the last winners of the EU #GenderEqualityChampions.
Send an application by 18 June: europa.eu/!pmhM77
June 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Building a workplace in academia that stands as a beacon of fairness, inclusion, and diversity is a journey worth taking 🧪
Watch the testimonial of @instruct-eric.bsky.social, one of the last winners of the EU #GenderEqualityChampions.
Send an application by 18 June: europa.eu/!pmhM77
Watch the testimonial of @instruct-eric.bsky.social, one of the last winners of the EU #GenderEqualityChampions.
Send an application by 18 June: europa.eu/!pmhM77
The @ec.europa.eu proposed the 2026 draft budget, allocating €14.12B to research & innovation - €12.97B mainly for #HorizonEU, the world’s largest funding programme in this field 🧪
This shows the EU’s commitment to science, tech & innovation as key drivers of #competitiveness: europa.eu/!JwDp9v
This shows the EU’s commitment to science, tech & innovation as key drivers of #competitiveness: europa.eu/!JwDp9v
June 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The @ec.europa.eu proposed the 2026 draft budget, allocating €14.12B to research & innovation - €12.97B mainly for #HorizonEU, the world’s largest funding programme in this field 🧪
This shows the EU’s commitment to science, tech & innovation as key drivers of #competitiveness: europa.eu/!JwDp9v
This shows the EU’s commitment to science, tech & innovation as key drivers of #competitiveness: europa.eu/!JwDp9v
Innovators, Europe is calling: launch, expand, and lead here 🧪
The EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy aims to make Europe a top hub for tech companies by attracting talent, boosting innovation, and helping startups overcome growth challenges across the EU: europa.eu/!68QKr8
#philsci #SciComm
The EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy aims to make Europe a top hub for tech companies by attracting talent, boosting innovation, and helping startups overcome growth challenges across the EU: europa.eu/!68QKr8
#philsci #SciComm
June 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Innovators, Europe is calling: launch, expand, and lead here 🧪
The EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy aims to make Europe a top hub for tech companies by attracting talent, boosting innovation, and helping startups overcome growth challenges across the EU: europa.eu/!68QKr8
#philsci #SciComm
The EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy aims to make Europe a top hub for tech companies by attracting talent, boosting innovation, and helping startups overcome growth challenges across the EU: europa.eu/!68QKr8
#philsci #SciComm
Every €1 invested in Horizon Europe will generate up to €11 in economic gains by 2045.
This is one of the key insights from the mid-term evaluation of the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation 🧪
Since 2021, #HorizonEU has already supported over 15,000 projects: europa.eu/!VwvV3n
This is one of the key insights from the mid-term evaluation of the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation 🧪
Since 2021, #HorizonEU has already supported over 15,000 projects: europa.eu/!VwvV3n
May 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Every €1 invested in Horizon Europe will generate up to €11 in economic gains by 2045.
This is one of the key insights from the mid-term evaluation of the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation 🧪
Since 2021, #HorizonEU has already supported over 15,000 projects: europa.eu/!VwvV3n
This is one of the key insights from the mid-term evaluation of the EU’s flagship programme for research and innovation 🧪
Since 2021, #HorizonEU has already supported over 15,000 projects: europa.eu/!VwvV3n
During the Annual EU Budget conference, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu shared first insights into the future of the #HorizonEU programme and the Commission's plans for a new #CompetitivenessFund 🧪
#philsci #SciComm
#philsci #SciComm
May 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
During the Annual EU Budget conference, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu shared first insights into the future of the #HorizonEU programme and the Commission's plans for a new #CompetitivenessFund 🧪
#philsci #SciComm
#philsci #SciComm