FET FLAGSHIPS – Tackling grand interdisciplinary science and technology challenges

Identifier: H2020-FETFLAG-2016-2017Pillar: Excellent ScienceOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 1 Mar 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Mon, 22 May 2017Latest information: The submission session is now available for: FETFLAG-02-2017(CSA) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Call for proposals for ERC Advanced Grant

Identifier: ERC-2017-ADGPillar: Excellent SciencePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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Science Café with Jan Konvalinka - 28 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

EventsScience Café with Jan Konvalinka is an unconventional open discussion on research in the field of biochemistry. Our guest is a recognized scientist, who was involved in development of the first inhibitors of the HIV protease. Currently he is focused on viral resistance deve … | Continue reading


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Impact workshop on the cPPPs in Horizon 2020 - 17 May 2017, Brussels

EventsThis 7th Impact Workshop, organised by the European Commission, will gather representatives of Horizon 2020 projects funded under the 2014-2016 cPPP calls for proposals, and the members of the cPPP Partnership Boards. The objective of the workshop is to assess the impact of … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Making Poland's energy infrastructure more sustainable

New projectsThe EU-funded SuPREME project will help to promote a conversion to renewable energy systems and resources in Poland by twinning one of the country's best energy research centre with more advanced EU centres of excellence in the field.Date: 05/05/2017 - 12:56Poland’s e … | Continue reading


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Can you solve the 'Zero Power Water Monitoring Challenge? A €2 million Horizon Prize for the innovator who can!

News. Date: 04/05/2017 - 16:32The European Commission has launched the Zero Power Water Monitoring Horizon Prize, inviting European innovators to come up with solutions based on self-powered and wireless smart sensing technologies, designed for real-time monitoring of water res … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Reflecting on cultural opposition to communism

New projectsThe EU-funded COURAGE project is compiling and analysing collections of cultural opposition in former socialist countries, making the collections more accessible for educational and research purposes and highlighting their importance as a testimony to anti-communist o … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

What is European Researchers' Night?

MultimediaThe science dissemination initiative called European Researchers' Night within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions was again a success in its last version in September 2016. This Europe wide public and open event aims to raise awareness about research, dispel stereotypes … | Continue reading


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ExpoScience 2017

EventsThe MSCA team jointly with several MSCA fellows will participate in the ExpoScience 2017 at Tour & Taxi, Brussels (Belgium). Date: From 28/04/2017 - 02:00 to 29/04/2017 - 02:00Venue: Tour & Taxi, Brussels, BelgiumExpoSciences, organised by Jeunesse Scientifique, is a releva … | Continue reading


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European Researchers' Night Coordinators Day

EventsOn 3 May, the European Commission organises in Brussels the European Researchers' Night Coordinators Day with the overall aim to gather the European Researchers' Night coordinators in a one-day event in Brussels.Date: 03/05/2017 - 02:00Venue: rue Joseph II 70, meeting room … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

2018-2021 Framework Partnership Agreements for establishing a cooperation between the EC and CHAFEA and the ECC-NET

Identifier: CONS-ECC-2017Pillar: Product safety (non food)Planned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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Supporting the Promotion and Development of Transnational Thematic Tourism Products Linked to Cultural and Creative Industries

Identifier: COS-TOURCCI-2017-3-03Pillar: More favourable conditions for business creation and growthOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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Improving access by innovative SMEs to alternative forms of finance

Identifier: H2020-ALTFI-2017Pillar: Industrial LeadershipPlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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2016-2017 Automated Road Transport

Identifier: H2020-ART-2016-2017Pillar: Societal ChallengesOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2017Latest information: Please note that the latest information on results of first stage of 2017 two-stage topics (Flas … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Harnessing the sun to clean up industrial processes

Featured projectsThe production of cement and lime involves fossil fuels and produces harmful greenhouse gases. Industry could change this, if scientists can develop a technology that can use solar power for high temperature industrial processes. The EU-funded SOLPART project has … | Continue reading


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Inducement prize: Zero Power Water Infrastructure Monitoring

Identifier: H2020-PowerWaterPrize-2017Pillar: Industrial LeadershipPlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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EMPHASIS webinar ‘New approaches to managing cabbage stem flea beetle in oilseed rape’

EventsCabbage stem flea beetle was an insignificant pest of oilseed rape years ago. The need to ban neonicotenoid seed treatments brings back the threat. This webinar will describe a new approach to fight it using companion crops.Date: 26/04/2017 - 02:00Venue: On-line WebinarOrga … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Breaking down barriers to EU text and data mining uptake

New projectsText and data mining (TDM) has huge potential research and innovation, but the inhibitive European regulatory framework means that EU uptake remains low. The FutureTDM project will first identify these barriers, and then seek to dismantle them.Date: 18/04/2017 - 13:23 … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Cypriot sunshine for solar thermal energy research

New projectsThe NESTER project is twinning the Cyprus Institute and several internationally–leading solar energy research institutions to strengthen solar thermal energy research in Cyprus, Europe and beyond. Date: 12/04/2017 - 12:31As an EU country in a unique geographical posit … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Sharing information for better cyber security

New projectsThe EU-funded SISSDEN project will create, deploy and operate a network of sensors to detect, collect and share information about potential threats to cyber security and how to tighten computer defences accordingly.Date: 11/04/2017 - 18:24Cyber threats are pertinent t … | Continue reading


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Integrating and opening research infrastructures of European interest

Identifier: H2020-INFRAIA-2016-2017Pillar: Excellent ScienceOpening Date: Deadline: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2017Latest information: A total of 33 proposals were submitted in response to this call (topic: INFRAIA-02-2017 (Stage … | Continue reading


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BIO BASED INDUSTRIES PPP

Identifier: H2020-BBI-JTI-2017Pillar: Societal ChallengesPlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 7 Sep 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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State aid support schemes for RDI in the EU's international competitors in the fields of Science, Research and Innovation

Reports/StudiesThis study evaluates and assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of the regulatory framework for State aid to RDI in the European Union. It compares the competitiveness of RDI in the EU with that of certain competitor third countries to recommend improvement … | Continue reading


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European Commission addresses barriers to innovation: the first Innovation Deal focuses on water reuse

European Commission addresses barriers to innovation: the first Innovation Deal focuses on water reuse | Continue reading


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Latest SME Instrument results: European Commission to invest €8.9 million in 184 innovative businesses

News184 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 28 countries have been selected for funding in the latest round of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument.Date: 06/04/2017 - 14:01Rapid Press Release: Do Not Publish as Rapid Press ReleaseRead full textContact | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Save the Date! Horizon 2020 Interim Evaluation - presentation of the results of the stakeholder consultation

EventsAs part of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 the EU Research and Innovation Programme, a public stakeholder consultation was launched on 20 October 2016 and closed on 15 January 2017. The results of around 3500 responses and about 300 position papers will be presented … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Commission supports deployment of connected and automated driving

NewsThe European Commission is fully committed to a fast deployment of self-driving technologies in Europe. It confirmed its support at the 1st European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (CAD), in Brussels on 3 and 4 April 2017.Date: 05/04/2017 - 13:38Rapid Press Rele … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes

Identifier: H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2017Pillar: Excellent ScienceOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2017Latest information: The submission session is now available for: MSCA-COFUND-2017(MSCA-COFUND-FP-MSCA-COFUND-DP) | Continue reading


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Are you a fastest growing European scaleup and would like to engage with key US industry players? Apply for your participation in the "Startup Europe comes to Silicon Valley" 2017 event

NewsStartup Europe comes to Silicon Valley (SEC2SV) - the premier programme for future European startup unicorns to engage with key US industry players will take place for the third year running. This annual event, organised by EIT Digital and Mind the Bridge, brings together EU … | Continue reading


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Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Infoweek including high-level policy events

EventsInfoday, brokerage, dissemination with a focus on digitisation and a bioeconomy policy event - all in one week!Date: From 14/11/2017 - 01:00 to 17/11/2017 - 01:00Venue: BrusselsThe Research Executive Agency (REA), the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Commission appoints new advisory group on ethics in science and new technologies

NewsThe European Commission has today officially re-launched the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) by appointing 15 high-calibre members. The Group will advise the Commission on all areas of policy where ethical, societal and fundamental rights issues … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Union Civil Protection Mechanism Exercises

Identifier: UCPM-2017-EX-AGPillar: UCPM-1-1Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017Latest information: The submission session is now available for: UCPM-2017-EX-AG(UCPM-EXT-AG-UCPM-INT-AG) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Call for proposals for action grants 2017

Identifier: JUST-AG-2017Pillar: Access to justicePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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Save the Date! Research & Innovation – shaping our future

EventsAgainst the backdrop of the Commission's White Paper on the future of Europe, the conference "Research & Innovation – shaping our future", hosted by Research, Science and Innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas, will bring together policymakers from EU institutions, nearly 70 … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Save the Date! Horizon 2020 Interim Evaluation - presentation of the results of the stakeholder consultation

NewsAs part of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 the EU Research and Innovation Programme, a public stakeholder consultation was launched on 20 October 2016 and closed on 15 January 2017.Date: 29/03/2017 - 13:22The results of around 3500 responses and about 300 position pape … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Identifier: COS-EYE-2017-4-01Pillar: Supporting entrepreneursPlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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SECURITY

Identifier: H2020-SEC-2016-2017Pillar: Societal ChallengesOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2017Latest information: A new policy background document is available entitled “Policy background for Customs Risk Manag … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Is your FET research taking EFFECT?

New projectsHigh risk, long term, multidisciplinary and collaborative frontier research, laying the foundations for radically new, next generation technologies – this is the essence of the Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) programme. But how do you communicate efficiently on s … | Continue reading


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Commission welcomes new European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity

NewsThe European Commission has received today the new European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity aimed at promoting the responsible conduct of research to help improve its quality and reliability. Date: 24/03/2017 - 14:50This new Code was developed by national academies of … | Continue reading


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Commission's top scientific advisers publish opinion on Cybersecurity in the Digital Single Market

NewsThe High Level Group of the Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) has published a new independent scientific opinion on cybersecurity in the Digital Single Market.Date: 24/03/2017 - 14:47At the request of the Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip, the scientific adv … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Commission launches the 2017 European Capital of Innovation contest

NewsCarlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, launched the third edition of the European Capital of Innovation prize. This contest will reward the European city that is building the best 'innovation ecosystem', connecting citizens, public organisations, … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

30 new Teaming Phase 1 Projects selected to help narrow Research & Innovation divide across Europe

NewsEach Teaming Phase 1 project will receive up to €400.000 to demonstrate the potential of the future Centre of Excellence in a Widening country by developing a sound action planDate: 22/03/2017 - 11:30The second round of Teaming projects selected for Horizon 2020 funding inclu … | Continue reading


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European Capital of Innovation prize

Identifier: H2020-European-i-capital-Prize-2017Pillar: Societal ChallengesOpening Date: Deadline: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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Infographic on the participation in Horizon 2020 FET projects

NewsThe infographic shows the participation in Horizon 2020 Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) projects, indicating the round-off number of participants per country and distribution of funding as of December 2016Date: 21/03/2017 - 11:51Under Horizon 2020, the Future & Emerging … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Call for 4-year Framework Partnership Agreements

Identifier: JUST-NETW-2017Pillar: Access to justiceOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 30 May 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

New European “Big Data” e-infrastructure to support biodiversity research

NewsThe European Commission today granted the legal status of European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) to the e-Science and Technology European Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (LifeWatch).Date: 17/03/2017 - 12:04With this measure, the EU provides … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Public investment in research and innovation more important than ever, new study confirms

Public investment in research and innovation more important than ever, new study confirms - The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

Call for Proposals for Projects 2017

Identifier: HP-PJ-2017Pillar: 3rd Health ProgrammePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading


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