Science Europe publishes Statement on Horizon 2020 Budget
In its statement, Science Europe expresses strong concern that the research funding budget be maximised in Horizon 2020.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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Commission plans to further boost investment to support jobs and sustainable growth
As part of its Investment Plan for Europe, the Commission has presented a legal extension that would bring the initial three-year period (2015-2018) with a target of EUR 315 billion to at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020, the end of the current Multiannual Financial Framework.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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EU Prize for Women Innovators 2017
This year's edition is open to women of any nationality living in an EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon 2020 that have founded or co-founded a company with a turnover of at least €100,000.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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EU experts float new partnership idea for EU-UK post-Brexit
Bruegel think-tank proposes a new plan for Britain which would limit researcher mobility but give greater influence over rule-making than is traditionally offered to non-EU members.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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In the face of China’s rising might in science, EU Parliament calls for closer EU-US research ties
Ideas to boost transatlantic collaboration include opening up of research programmes, access to, and co-funding of research infrastructure, and more open access to data.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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REinEU 2016
Excellent science, research and innovation are essential for a sustainable development of the European economy. That is why hundreds of representatives from European and international research, innovation communities, and the business sector will meet to discuss this topic during a prestigious event in the field of nanotechnologies, advanced materials, manufacturing and production technologies, biotechnology- the International Conference REinEU2016.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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After Brexit: possible outcomes for Horizon 2020
The European University Association (EUA) has assigned a team of experts to gather evidence regarding the possible outcomes of Brexit for European research programmes and higher education.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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Webinar on 5 October: IP in EU-funded Projects/Horizon 2020
This webinar aims to give a basic understanding of how to properly deal with intellectual property issues and learn about common pitfalls and IP challenges in EU-funded research and innovation initiatives (FP7/Horizon 2020).
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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“Hungary has talent!” Review of the Hungarian research and innovation system with recommendations
The Peer Review of the Hungarian research and innovation system based on consultations with Hungarian stakeholders and prepared through a multistage process, was presented by the members of the independent panel of experts at three consecutive events to the representatives of the government, the press and the RDI community. Robert-Jan Smits, Director General of Research and Innovation of the European Commission also participated in the events where the conclusions and recommendations of the document were presented.
Publication date: 22 September 2016
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H2020 Coordinators’ day via webstreaming
On 23 September 2016 the Commission will organise a “coordinators’ day” for coordinators of successful proposals.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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List of H2020 evaluators published!
The list of evaluators who select the most promising projects for H2020 has been published. The list contains experts that have evaluated proposals in 2015.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Stakeholders Infoday ‘”Responding to Societal Challenges through Nature and Cultural Heritage based solutions”
The European Commission is organising a Stakeholder info day on 8 December 2016, in Brussels. The aim of the event is to present the updated Work Programme on “Nature-based solutions for urban regeneration and territorial resilience” and ”Heritage-led rural regeneration” and to facilitate networking.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Info-day & Brokerage Event: Logistics Topics in H2020 calls 2017
The European Commission and ALICE organize a dedicated info-day and brokerage event addressing relevant topics for logistics included in different 2017 calls (beyond transport) to allow logistics stakeholders to get a complete overview of open opportunities.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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ARTEMIS Pre-Brokerage event on 4-5 October 2016
The ARTEMIS Pre-Brokerage focusses on the Embedded Intelligence part of the project calls within the H2020 programme, including the ECSEL Calls, to help with the drafting of project proposals and finding consortium partners.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Experts needed: Help select Horizon 2020 project proposals
EASME is looking for experts to evaluate project proposals on climate action, environment, energy efficiency and innovation in small and medium-sized businesses.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Are you an architect, engineer or building manager looking for energy efficiency training?
Life-long learning and knowledge sharing are at the heart of two EU-funded projects developing education and training programmes to upgrade the skills of building professionals.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Consultation on the Interim evaluation of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology
The European Commission's DG Education & Culture has launched an open consultation on the interim evaluation of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Consultation on Cloud Computing Research Innovation Challenges for WP 2018-2020
The European Commission (DG CONNECT, Unit "Cloud and Software") is consulting all interested stakeholders on the future research and innovation challenges in the area of Cloud Computing to be addressed in the forthcoming H2020 LEIT ICT Work Programme 2018-2020.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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Top UK universities consider new campuses in Europe
Leading British universities are considering opening campuses in Europe in order to keep crucial research funding and partnerships, amid uncertainty over the consequences of the UK leaving the EU.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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ERC to invest record budget in 2017
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced its 2017 grant competitions with a total budget of around €1.8 billion, the highest ever since the ERC's inception in 2007.
Publication date: 21 September 2016
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