One hundred early-career researchers from 43 nationalities have worked together on new responses to challenges including cancer and climate change as part of the third edition of the European Union's TalentOn competition.
The five-day event concluded in Brest, France, with the announcement of the winning teams on September 11. The European Commission published the results on September 14.
Participants aged between 21 and 35 worked in international teams to turn scientific knowledge into concrete proposals addressing some of Europe's most pressing societal problems.
The competition is designed to give young researchers experience in multidisciplinary collaboration and rapid problem-solving while connecting their work to the priorities of the EU Missions under Horizon Europe.
The Commission presented the event as part of its effort to strengthen Europe's research community and give younger scientists a greater role in developing practical responses to environmental, health and social challenges.