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IIT Delhi, IAF Join Hands For AI-Powered Research On Technical Textiles; Know More Here!

IIT Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Air Force’s HQ Command in Nagpur to collaborate on innovative technologies for aviation textiles. The partnership focuses on research and development in aviation-grade textiles. Key areas of cooperation include raw material selection, testing standards, and implementing AI for quality checks.

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Commission considers ‘lottery’ awards for Horizon Europe

Research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva speaking on September 16 during the Commission’s Research & Innovation days. Photo credits: Ekaterina Zaharieva / LinkedIn The European Commission is considering introducing randomisation, or lottery funding, in the next Horizon Europe programme after observing national funders pilot the approach. Under this model, proposals that meet a quality threshold are entered.