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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Calls for third parties under H2020
A dedicated page on Participant Portal provides an overview of competitive calls published by consortia of FP7 and H2020 projects.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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Support Services for Exploitation of Research Results (SSERR) for completed and ongoing research projects in the field of energy
The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation offers free of charge services for completed and ongoing research projects in the field of energy of FP7 and H2020 programme.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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Expert Workshop on R&D priorities and benchmarking of Smart Industrial Components from FoF projects - 13 October 2016, Brussels
In a roadmapping workshop with international experts from industry and academia, professionals form manufacturing and IT, representatives from associations, technology and business consultants will together map out the key research priorities in the area of smart industrial components and systems to feed back to the EC for future funding priorities.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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eseia Professional Training on Green Mobility and System Integration - 12 -13 September, Brussels
The two-day training provides an overview of state-of-the art technologies and future trends supporting Green Mobility. Applicants should prepare a short motivation and describe their area of interest.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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SME Instrument: € 51.6 million more to invest in innovation in 2017
The SME Instrument budget has been increased to € 437.5 million for 2017.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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Helix Nebula The Science Cloud launches a EUR 5.3 million tender for a European hybrid cloud platform
The pre-commercial procurement tender covers R&D services relevant to the design, development and pilot use of an innovative platform to support hybrid cloud environments.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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Call for tenders: Smart factories in new EU Member States
The goal of this service contract is to develop a coherent, coordinated and sustainable approach to support industry of new EU Member States in adopting the smart factory concept and its relevant digital technologies.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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European Commission eases market access for 15 innovative projects with €32 million
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 run under Horizon 2020.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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New energy efficiency accreditation scheme, imported from the United States
The Investor Ready Energy Efficiency (IREE) certification for commercial and multifamily residential buildings gives investors and financial institutions guarantees that an energy efficiency renovation project is environmentally and financially sound.
Publication date: 26 August 2016
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H2020 Energy Work Programme update for 2017
As part of the H2020 work programme update, the European Commission has revised the Energy Calls for 2017. Potential applicants are invited to read the updated Energy Work Programme.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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Eurostars Webinar - Helping SMEs to innovate
Ahead of the next cut-off deadline for Eurostars funding applications on 15 September 2016 at 20:00 CET, this webinar is organized to provide straightforward and comprehensive information to organisations wishing collaborate internationally in their field of innovation.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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Call for India-EU Research Proposals
The Ministry of Science and Technology has invited applications for 'India-EU Research and Innovation 2016-17' under European Union Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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Brexit: Government guarantee for post-EU funds
EU funding for farmers, scientists and other projects will be replaced by the Treasury after Brexit, Chancellor Philip Hammond has said.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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Get free-of-charge professional support to develop the exploitation strategy for your on-going FP7 or Horizon 2020 project
The European Commission launched a "Common Exploitation Booster" pilot initiative providing four types of services:
- Analysis of Exploitation Risks, to scout the route towards the market and better tackle risks;
- Exploitation Strategy Seminar a joint working session to streamline the exploitation strategy and go to market action plan;
- Business Plan Development to design a convincing and actionable plan for exploitation;
- Brokerage and Pitching Event where partners present their results to peers, potential users and investors, in order to pave the way to follow-ups.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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INFO DAY – HORIZON 2020 – SOCIETAL CHALLENCE 6 – 11 October 2016
The European Commission in collaboration with the Belgian National Contact Points for SC6 is organizing an Information Day on the work programme update of 2017 of the Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge ‘Europe in a changing world – Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies’.
Publication date: 17 August 2016
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Horizon 2020: Work Programme update supports competitiveness through open science
The European Commission confirmed the calls and other actions of the second year of the two-year work programmes setting out funding opportunities for 2017. The current update with a budget of €8.5 billion introduces important novelties.
Publication date: 03 August 2016
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Public should be at heart of 21st-century science – Commissioner Moedas
Enhancing trust in science through public engagement and open, transparent research is vital if we are to avoid descending into a 'post-factual society', according to Carlos Moedas, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science.
Publication date: 03 August 2016
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European Inventor Award 2017
Nominations for the European Inventor Award 2017 are now open. The Award recognises outstanding inventors from around the world, from all technical fields and backgrounds.
Publication date: 03 August 2016
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Vote in the Innovation Radar Prize 2016
The European Commission has launched a competition to identify Europe's top future innovators and their innovations. During the entire month of August, people will be able to vote for their favourite among 40 nominees who have been developing digital innovations through EU-funded projects.
Publication date: 03 August 2016
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