Science group hits out at EU military research plan
UK-based Scientists for Global Responsibility calls for a serious debate among scientists before the EU ‘crosses the line’ into defence R&D.
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New defence fund approved by MEPs
EU parliament approves large-scale spending on military research for the first time.
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EU proposes Europe-wide tax breaks for research and innovation
In the context of its proposal on R&D incentives, the European Commission explained how R&D could be supported through an ambitious new tax system.
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Commission proposes major corporate tax reform for the EU
The re-launched Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) bolsters the pro-business elements of the previous proposal to help cross-border companies cut costs, red tape and to support innovation and creates a level-playing field for multinationals in Europe by closing off avenues used for tax avoidance.
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Commission Work Programme 2017
The European Commission has published its work programme setting out the key initiatives for the year 2017.
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iCapital - the third competition starting in March 2017
The European Commission will award the city most willing to experiment with new and innovative citizen-driven initiatives, proving itself as a 'test-bed' for potential solutions to relevant societal challenges.
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The new SME Instrument data hub goes live!
EASME’s new interactive data hub displays interactive figures and statistics, and an easily loadable map with all the companies funded by the SME Instrument.
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Pre-registration is open
The registration to the Information Day and Brokerage Event ‘Innovative by Nature: Responding to Societal Challenges through Nature-Based Solutions and Cultural Heritage’ on 8 December is open. Registration deadline: 21 November 2016.
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EARTO Sent Contribution to EC Public Consultation on H2020 Interim Evaluation
EARTO submitted 3 position papers related to the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 in response to the public consultation.
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FP9 should keep funding blue sky research, say ERC grantees
Recipients of grants from European Research Council (ERC) have called for a significant portion of the budget of the next EU research programme to be devoted to blue sky research projects.
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Science Europe Position Statement
Science Europe representing the collective interests of 47 European Research Funding Organisations (RFOs) and Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) has published its statement highlighting the lessons learnt and the way forward in the context of the H2020 interim evaluation.
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LERU and Central-European universities team up for better research & education policies
Objectives of the “LERU-CE7” (seven respected Central-European universities such as Eötvös Loránd University) initiative are four-fold: bringing common challenges, views and possible approaches to ERA and OSP Platforms, sharing knowledge on the ERA and the OSP topics, discuss the so-called “widening” actions by the European Commission, increasing collaboration in the coming years.
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LERU’s paper on Interim Evaluation of Horizon 2020
The League of European Research Universities (LERU), a consortium of twenty-one leading multi-faculty research universities published its paper on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 programme.
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CESAER Statement for the H2020 interim evaluation
CESAER uniting fifty-one leading doctoral-granting universities of science and technology from twenty-six European countries published its report to contribute to the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.
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Public consultation: have your say on Horizon 2020
The European Commission has launched a public stakeholder consultation which will feed into the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, the EU's €77 billion research and innovation funding scheme running from 2014 to 2020.
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New Knowledge Centre for Territorial Policies: Smart scientific support for EU regions and cities
The Knowledge Centre for Territorial Policies is a collaborative effort by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the European Committee of the Regions.
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Commission proposes first research partnership in the Mediterranean to increase food and water sustainability
Through PRIMA, research and innovation will play a crucial role in addressing the root causes of migration, said Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation.
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EU international research cooperation helps reach solutions to global challenges
European Union–led research partnerships have played a key role in mobilising and aligning international efforts and financing to tackle global challenges, such as combatting infectious diseases, ensuring food security, and fighting climate change.
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EU-US agreement offers new opportunities for research cooperation
The agreement, called Implementing Arrangement, facilitates cooperation between US organisations and Horizon 2020 participants in cases where the US organisations are funded by the US and do not receive any funding from the Horizon 2020 programme.
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Horizon 2020 Information and Networking Day for ICT-oriented Creative Industries and Cultural Heritage on 17-18 November
The information day in Luxembourg focusing on ICT-20-2017 and CULT-COOP-09-2017 topics aims at helping participants to better understand the work programme and criteria for the evaluation of proposals, to facilitate sharing of ideas and experiences, and to meet potential partners for project consortia.
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