Joanna Drake

Deputy Director-General of Research & Innovation @EUScienceInnov at the @EU_Commission 🇪🇺| Mission Manager for the EU #MissionCancer 🎗️ | Views are my own

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

🚀 Announcement for energy communities! The prize for governance innovation is NOW OPEN for submissions. Submit your application by 25 June—winners will be announced at the end of 2026.

🔗 https://t.co/eZCtwIH8cR

#EnergyInnovation

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

⌛️ Deadline extended!

Cities still have time to apply to the #EUfunded UTM City2City Programme.

Exchange knowledge & co-create net-zero, resilient and people-centred urban solutions with peers across Europe.

📅Apply by 22 January: https://t.co/CLUBhyyXUu

[CINEA 🇪🇺 @cinea_eu]

#CL5INFODAY2026 - 1 week to go!
🟢 To kick start the year, don't miss the online Horizon Europe Cluster 5 Info Day. Explore #EU #HorizonEU funding opportunities in #Climate #Energy #Mobility #Transport
Submit questions in advance via SLIDO -all details⤵️
https://t.co/gOSEWo3rPd

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Ensuring the skills needed for the safe use of nuclear technologies - including SMRs and fusion - is key.

This year’s call on the set up of European Nuclear Skills Academy will help standardise curricula and boost workforce mobility.
👉 More here: https://t.co/hcXytoZQ8z

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Main takeaways from last week’s event on rare diseases at @Europarl_EN:
➡️ Rare diseases R&I remain an EU priority
➡️European collaboration turns research into solutions for patients
➡️ ERNs & partnerships like @ERDERA_org drive real impact
More: https://t.co/cEBXlUDDPh

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Enhancing safety, fostering innovation, advancing nuclear skills in line with global trends and the Draghi report should be central to the 2028–2032 #Euratom Research and Training Programme; as recommended by the Euratom Scientific and Technical Committee.
https://t.co/NOM9mk4hSf

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Are you part of an energy community striving for fair and inclusive governance?

The @EU_Commission is awarding €1 million for innovative governance solutions.

Learn more here: https://t.co/4esL8ZsVu5

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

R&I is an essential tool for a transition towards sustainable & healthy food systems.
Coherent policies are needed but we also need to work together! Public authorities, private sector & SMEs, civil society, producers, schools, etc.
We need empowerment of all actors to succeed!

[RTRconference @RTRConference]

Join us for 3️⃣ exciting days of EU-funded innovation!
✏️ https://t.co/s0g7fsJ1m3
Discover the 11 themes of #RTR2026, including #RoadSafety, logistics, #CCAM, #batteries, #2Zero and more.

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Great to see DG REGIO ambitious EU Agenda for Cities adopted today! The EU Cities Platform will support cities and ease access to flexible financing, leaning on integrated urban development plans like the Climate City Contracts of the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities!

[EUinmyRegion🇪🇺 @EUinmyRegion]

📢 The EU Agenda for Cities is here!

This policy framework supports sustainable and integrated urban development.

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

A new round of the Twinning Learning Programme has launched under the #MissionCities!

22 twin cities and 1 Mission city will collaborate to accelerate climate neutrality through shared experience and innovation.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/D3RSGh0MqW

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Excited to share that I’ll be speaking about the future of Life Sciences at 10th POLITICO’s Health Care Summit, on November 18! Tune in at 11:55 AM CET - click here to join the conversation. #POLITICOHealthCare

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Are you working on cancer diagnostics or treatments? 

Precision oncology, next-gen immunotherapy and AI screening are reshaping cancer care across Europe - accelerated by EU Cancer Mission projects. 

Join the EU Cancer Mission Conference on 4 Dec: https://t.co/6PB06iDdyAre you working on cancer diagnostics or treatments? 

Precision oncology, next-gen immunotherapy and AI screening are reshaping cancer care across Europe - accelerated by EU Cancer Mission projects. 

Join the EU Cancer Mission Conference on 4 Dec: https://t.co/6PB06iDdyAre you working on cancer diagnostics or treatments? 

Precision oncology, next-gen immunotherapy and AI screening are reshaping cancer care across Europe - accelerated by EU Cancer Mission projects. 

Join the EU Cancer Mission Conference on 4 Dec: https://t.co/6PB06iDdyp

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Ensuring Europe has the nuclear talent crucial for safety, decarbonisation, and cancer treatments?

At a JRC workshop, I pointed out Euratom Research and Training Programme initiatives in E&T, announcing the creation of a 🇪🇺Nuclear Skills Academy.

#Euratom #ChooseEurope

[Energy4Europe 🇪🇺 @Energy4Europe]

The European Commission is looking for input to help shape its upcoming Small Modular Reactor Strategy!

#EUHaveYourSay on the call for evidence by 4 December 2025!

🔗 https://t.co/QPis4fbqlx

#NuclearPower #SMRs #Decarbonisation

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

The EU-funded UTM City2City Programme is launched! It brings cities together to exchange knowledge and co-create net-zero, resilient & people-centred urban futures.
28 cities selected to start in 11 peer-learning groups. Second call now open
👉 https://t.co/lpCJUBT0wO

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

🎉Another step for Clean Energy!  Yesterday, Mission Innovation, Driving Urban Transitions, and Clean Energy Transition Partnership officially joined forces to accelerate the #CleanEnergy transition.

#SETPlan2025

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

The 19th #SETPlan Conference 2025 kicked off today! The high-level SET Plan Steering Group met this morning to endorse the new governance. The Commissioner for Energy then opened two days of discussion on Europe’s clean energy future.
🌍⚡

#CleanTech #SETPlan2025

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

Great to see the @EIB and Ireland joining forces to develop district heating systems that cut emissions and energy costs. With support from the EU Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, Dublin and Cork are turning climate plans into real investments for their citizens.

[European Investment Bank @EIB]

Together with @DeptCEE & @seai_ie, we’ve launched a new initiative to expand district heating in 🇮🇪, helping lower energy costs, cut emissions & strengthen local economies.

This marks a key step towards cleaner, more efficient urban heating👇
https://t.co/5w0yxWPO4X
#EIBAdvisory

[Joanna Drake @JDrakeEU]

103 cities, countless projects in motion! The EU Cities Mission is helping cities turn bold urban plans into tangible results — cleaner, smarter, more resilient communities for everyone.

[Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 @HorizonEU]

At #EURegionsWeek, 11 new cities received the EU Mission Label, bringing the total to 103.

The awarded cities have clear plans for sustainable & digital urban transformation. The Label helps attract investment to turn plans into real results for citizens: https://t.co/XYVHfwB5nS