Identifier: COS-MigrantsENT-2016-4-02Pillar: Supporting entrepreneursOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading
NewsThe European Commission will set up a High Level Group of experts who will advise on how to maximise the impact of the EU's investment into research and innovation. The Group will be chaired by Pascal Lamy, President Emeritus of the Jacques Delors Institute, the Commission de … | Continue reading
NewsThe European Investment Bank today announced a €20 million loan agreement with German-based Heliatek, a world leader in the production of organic photovoltaic devices and solar films. Date: 21/09/2016 - 11:31The EU-funded loan, part of an €80 million financial package raised … | Continue reading
NewsThe European Commission presented today key policy recommendations that will help enhance the performance of Hungary in research and innovation. These recommendations were requested by Hungary under the Policy Support Facility (PSF), a new instrument under Horizon 2020, the E … | Continue reading
New projectsIn war, there are rules - but sometimes countries decide that they don't apply. Colonial campaigns, for example, were often seen as exceptions. EU-funded research is studying several fought over a century ago. Ancient history? Hardly. Many aspects of this troubled pas … | Continue reading
Identifier: H2020-EEB-2016-2017Pillar: Industrial LeadershipOpening Date: Deadline: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016Latest information: The submission session is now available for: EEB-05-2017(IA), EEB-06-2017(RIA), EEB-07-2017(IA … | Continue reading
Identifier: H2020-SC1-2016-2017Pillar: Societal ChallengesOpening Date: Deadline: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2016Latest information: The submission session is now available for: SC1-PM-15-2017(RIA), SC1-HCO-17-2017(CSA) | Continue reading
AchievementsBy redesigning the car interior and harnessing the latest electronic technologies, EU-funded scientists are designing and developing an affordable and user-friendly electric vehicle specifically for Europe's ageing population. A prototype should be ready in 2018.Date: … | Continue reading
EU invests €230 million in breakthrough physics research at CERN - The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation | Continue reading
New projectsDendritic cells are a type of white blood cell. By studying them, an EU-funded project aims to provide wider insights into the role of the immune system in the development of cancer. The insights provided by the project could eventually help researchers develop new wa … | Continue reading
NewsAre you interested in short and focused FET OPEN innovation actions? Do you need funding for further innovation related work arising from FET-funded project results? Do not forget to submit your proposal under the FET Innovation Launchpad topic.Date: 16/09/2016 - 11:59See als … | Continue reading
Identifier: REC-VAW-AG-2016Pillar: REC Programme 2014-2020Opening Date: Deadline: Wed, 8 Mar 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)Modification Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2016Latest information: A new version of the Guide for Applicants is available under the Topic conditions and documents. | Continue reading
Identifier: H2020-WIprizeEU-2017Pillar: Science with and for SocietyPlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Thu, 3 Nov 2016 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading
NewsAs part of its update of EU copyright rules, the European Commission today proposed a copyright exception that would permit researchers to analyse on a large scale scientific data to which they have lawful access.Date: 12/09/2016 - 18:58Rapid Press Release: Do Not Publish as … | Continue reading
NewsThe European Investment Fund (EIF) and ProCredit Bank Ukraine today signed a loan guarantee deal that will offer small and medium-sized companies in Ukraine easier access to risk capital for the development of innovative ideas.Date: 12/09/2016 - 18:40Rapid Press Release: Do N … | Continue reading
NewsThe EU-funded DIVERSIFY project brought together researchers from the domains of software-intensive distributed systems and ecology, in order to translate ecological concepts and processes into software design principles. The project ended early 2016 but its impact is ongoing … | Continue reading
NewsSix of the world’s most advanced vehicles will race over a track made of gold. Only you won’t be able to follow the race because each competitor is just nanometres in size and invisible to the naked eye.Date: 08/09/2016 - 13:14 … | Continue reading
NewsThe European Union (EU) Contest for Young Scientists, an initiative of the European Commission, was set up to promote the ideals of co-operation and interchange between young scientists.Date: 07/09/2016 - 11:35Rapid Press Release: Do Not Publish as Rapid Press Release … | Continue reading
ProjectBetween 2011 and 2016, eight projects have been working towards the next generation supercomputer: CRESTA, DEEP and DEEP-ER, EPiGRAM, EXA2CT, Mont-Blanc (I + II) and Numexas. Thanks to their collaborations, these projects also started developing a European Exascale Communi … | Continue reading
AchievementsEfforts to establish a robust hydrogen-based transport sector in Europe must be underpinned by an equally healthy manufacturing industry for essential hydrogen-powered vehicle components. Date: 29/08/2016 - 16:20While Europe has lagged behind Asia and North America in … | Continue reading
AchievementsHydrogen has the highest mass energy density of any fuel, making it an extremely effective medium for energy storage and distribution. As Europe deploys more renewable capacity, from vast wind farms to roof-top solar arrays, hydrogen is set to be an essential integrat … | Continue reading
AchievementsTrials in cities around the world have demonstrated that fuel-cell passenger buses can cut emissions and noise pollution while providing good quality public transport. New EU-funded projects could double Europe’s fleet of hydrogen buses – reducing vehicle and infrastr … | Continue reading
AchievementsA clean revolution is quietly taking place on Europe’s roads. Hydrogen fuel cells are powering fleets of public buses, ’green’ cars are rolling off production lines, and refuelling stations are being deployed. Building on the results of several pilot projects, uptake … | Continue reading
AchievementsNuclear fusion could be the perfect solution to the world's energy problems - but first, we have to work out how to produce fusion power cost-effectively. Research is getting closer, and the advances it is delivering could also be useful in other areas. An EU-funded p … | Continue reading
AchievementsRemote diagnosis systems such as the one developed by the DRIVEN project can enhance responsiveness in emergency and disaster incidents, providing a significant time-advantage within that critical hour following an incident.Date: 25/08/2016 - 13:56Using medical video … | Continue reading
Reports/StudiesThe publication features twelve case studies of innovative SMEs with insightful international activity and a comprehensive analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of European policy measures and infrastructure seeking to enhance such int … | Continue reading
AchievementsImagine your favourite football team entering a stadium. An army of wireless cameras is following the players to give you the best possible view - of the whole pitch, of the chanting crowd, of each footballer, from the tip of his head to the grass blades he treads wit … | Continue reading
AchievementsCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Europe. Prevention relies on measuring traditional risk factors such as age, gender, hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and smoking. However, many individuals, apparently at low-ri … | Continue reading
EventsAre you thinking of applying to one of the Horizon 2020 biotech-related calls? Are you looking for partners to build a consortium? Join us on 28 September in Brussels to meet actors from all around Europe to exchange ideas. Date: 28/09/2016 - 02:00Venue: BrusselsRapid Press … | Continue reading
AchievementsAn EU-funded project has made it easier to develop an effective mix of interlocking policies that will help the EU meet its climate change and energy targets. The methodology includes applying real-world analysis and modelling to policy instruments.Date: 19/08/2016 - … | Continue reading
EventsThis one-day event will showcase how innovative technology is being applied to the humanities and natural sciences. The conference speakers will demonstrate how researchers, curators and enthusiasts can use digital tools to explore historical and scientific material in new … | Continue reading
New projects'Connected driving' technologies will enable vehicles to connect and share information with one another, as well as with infrastructure and other parts of the transport network. Eventually this will facilitate decision-making, reducing the likelihood of collisions and … | Continue reading
NewsThe European Commission is awarding €32 million to bring innovative ideas to market quicker. The 15 benefiting projects, involving 70 partners in 19 countries, will receive around €2 million each under the fifth round of the Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) scheme.Date: 11/08/2 … | Continue reading
New projectsEU-funded researchers are investigating novel non-GMO approaches to stepping up stress-resistance in crops. The research could lead to increased yields for farmers and improve Europe's food security.Date: 11/08/2016 - 12:56EU-funded research is helping to create a sec … | Continue reading
EventsTake part in the eseia Professional Training on Green Mobility and System Integration and receive cutting-edge trainings from science and business form various disciplines. This training is organised in Brussels back to back with EU Mobility Week.This two-day training provi … | Continue reading
EventsOn 15 and 16 September leading industrial and research experts will debate major priorities for the future of manufacturing in Europe at the Factories of the Future Conference 2016.Date: From 15/09/2016 - 02:00 to 16/09/2016 - 02:00Venue: BrusselsRapid Press Release: Do Not … | Continue reading
EventsOrganised by the Co-FACTOR CSA. Smart industrial components – characterized by capabilities such as connectivity and communication, monitoring-data analysis based self-adaptability, optimization and learning – are at the tools to enable Industrie 4.0, the digitalization of … | Continue reading
NewsFollowing the nomination of the chair, Prof. Mlynek, the Commission has now formally set-up the Commission Expert Group, with 13 very high-level academic members that will provide recommendations on the preparation of the Quantum Technology Flagship.Date: 05/08/2016 - 14:06Ra … | Continue reading
AchievementsRigorous wind tunnel tests have shown that a new flexible deformable aircraft wing concept developed by EU-funded researchers can increase lift during take-off, achieve greater efficiencies in flight and reduce noise.Date: 04/08/2016 - 10:34Aeroplane wings capable of … | Continue reading
AchievementsEU-funded research is helping to improve the relevance of future climate change scenarios by developing a way to account for aerosols - minute particles in the atmosphere - and their effect on global warming.Date: 04/08/2016 - 10:31The research could eventually lead t … | Continue reading
AchievementsWhile on court, beach volleyball players need to act as a whole in order to prevent the ball from touching the sand: in a fraction of a second - just before the opponent's hand spikes the ball - the passer has to predict and adjust to the attacker's action as well as … | Continue reading
AchievementsAt the supermarket, do you always know where you parked your car? Can you remember what you came to buy, if you haven't written it down? And can you do so without having to rack your brain? If so, you're lucky. Most of us occasionally struggle, and will struggle even … | Continue reading
AchievementsISOLDE, CERN's transformer of elements, is about to be itself transformed: a major upgrade is under way. A large share of the R&D underpinning this overhaul was conducted by young researchers who contributed as part of the EU-funded CATHI project. This training networ … | Continue reading
Identifier: ERC-2017-PoCPillar: Excellent SciencePlanned Opening Date: Deadline: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:00:00 (Brussels local time) | Continue reading
EventsEvent is focused on the latest research findings on Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB), EU-own taxes, a sustainable tax collection, what defines equal, socially and environmentally sustainable taxation and more and organized by Horizon 2020 research project Fair … | Continue reading
EventsS2M 2016 is a three days conference conjointly organised by the Faculty of Architecture, University of Lisbon, and The University of Manchester, with a wide variety of plenary and parallel sessions and inspiring keynote speakers, aiming to foster transdisciplinary research … | Continue reading
AchievementsNew materials can make aircraft greener and quieter. But how would these planes behave in an emergency water landing? An EU-funded project's experiments and computer simulation tools are contributing to better understanding of the complicated phenomena involved in dev … | Continue reading
AchievementsA fast, accurate and easy-to-use test for detecting high explosives, toxic chemicals and other small molecules is providing security services with a potentially life-saving tool in the fight against terrorism. Developed by EU-funded researchers, the innovative detecti … | Continue reading