Finland expresses interest in bagging European Medicines Agency
Finland has jumped into the contest to secure the London-based European Medicines Agency (EMA) following the UK’s vote to leave the EU.
Publication date: 16 November 2016
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European Commission kick-starts new environment projects with nearly EUR 120 million in EU funding
The European Commission has awarded grants to 28 new environment, climate action and circular economy projects as part of its Horizon 2020 programme.
Publication date: 16 November 2016
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Call Resourcing Water: new 300 k€ program to support and boost start-ups
WaterCampus Leeuwarden and EIT RawMaterials have launched a new 300 k€ program to support and boost start-ups.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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Innovative post-stroke tool - the competition is open
The European pre-commercial procurement MAGIC project has launched its call for tender to find suppliers who can develop and test solutions to improve stroke recovery, home-based rehabilitation and to empower stroke patients following hospital discharge.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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New initiative launched: Canadian researchers to join ERC teams in Europe
The agreement signed encourages Canadian researchers to undertake research visits in Europe, temporarily becoming part of an ERC-funded team in Europe.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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Human and Animal Health: Commission continues fight against Antimicrobial Resistance with announcement of second Action Plan
The EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis confirmed the renewed commitment in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that is one of the biggest health threats facing humanity today.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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EU urges start-ups to spin space data into apps
European Commission’s new space policy encourages companies to take commercial advantage of the huge earth image datasets generated by the Sentinel satellite fleet.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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UK scientists begin to feel the Brexit pinch
Fall in the pound pushes up price of chemical reagents and lab equipment for UK researchers.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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New defence fund approved by MEPs
EU parliament approves large-scale spending on military research for the first time.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 09 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.
Publication date: 08 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 08 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 08 November 2016
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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.
Publication date: 08 November 2016
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