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Ekaterina Zacharieva Assumes the Role of EU Commissioner for Research and Innovation

03/12/2024

On December 1, 2024, Ekaterina Zacharieva assumed the position of European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation. The former Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs is now responsible for the research and innovation agenda within the European Union, including the Horizon Europe program. Among her main tasks are implementing recommendations aimed at strengthening European competitiveness on a global scale and supporting startups.

Official information about the composition of the European Commission can be found on their website: European Commission. Additional details are available on Veda a výzkum.

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Questions and Answers from the Discussion with the European Commission Now Available

30/06/2026

Following the seminar Mastering Horizon Europe Projects: Simplification, Management and Controls, held in Prague on 15 June 2026, we have published a document containing written answers to participants' questions. During the event, participants submitted more than 60...

Nearly 200 Participants Discussed Horizon Europe Implementation with the European Commission

19/06/2026

On 15 June 2026, TC Prague, in cooperation with the European Commission and Charles University, organised the seminar Mastering Horizon Europe Projects: Simplification, Management and Controls, focusing on current developments and practical aspects of Horizon Europe project...

New interactive Dashboard opens access to results of European analysis on Horizon Europe rules

24/04/2026

The results of the European analysis Horizon Europe’s Legal, Financial and Administrative Rules – A Report on their Practical Use, prepared by the network of National Contact Points (NCPs) within the Horizon Academy project, are now also available through an interactive...

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