Turning ERA policy into real impact
NextTechTalents is bridging the gap between academia and industry by empowering early-stage researchers through structured career pathways, digital innovation, and capacity-buildin
Reshaping the Research Vista with ResearchComp
The NextTechTalents project team of the Babeș-Bolyai University will organize two major events to advance the objectives of the European Research Area and ResearchComp matrix. In
Shaping the Future of Deep Tech: NextTechTalents at Cluj Innovation Days 2026
CLUJ-NAPOCA, May 28–29, 2026 – As the 14th edition of Cluj IT Cluster’s flagship event unfolds, one central question stands out: who will build and lead the technologies
How structured interviews are shaping research talent development in Europe
Designing meaningful training and career pathways for early-stage researchers (ESRs) starts with one essential step: understanding their real experiences. Across Europe, research c
Europe’s AI Future in Action: Skills, Talent and the Future of Work at Cluj Innovation Days
As the European Union transitions from AI strategy to implementation, the focus is no longer only on regulation or investment, it is on people. With the Artificial Intelligence Act
Capacity-building activities upcoming within the NextTechTalents project
The NextTechTalents consortium is currently entering an important planning and coordination phase, preparing a series of webinars, networking workshops, and training services that
Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia strengthens links between research and industry in NextTechTalents
As part of the NextTechTalents project, Digital Innovation Hub Slovenia (DIH Slovenia) plays an important role in connecting academic research with industry, innovation ecosystems,
How the Charter for Researchers and ResearchComp can guide modern research careers
This article explains how the European Charter for Researchers[1] and the ResearchComp competence framework can guide the design of modern, sustainable research careers. This is es
Understanding skills gaps and career barriers for early-stage researchers in Latvia
What holds early-stage researchers back when moving beyond academia? Although still ongoing, interviews with Latvian organisations already reveal recurring skills gaps, structural