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EU Innovation Commissioner visits Budapest

Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation and József Pálinkás, President of the NRDI Office met on April 26, 2016 in Budapest to discuss various topics, including the ongoing independent analysis of the Hungarian RDI system and the roadmap for open science and open innovation, a key topic both in Moedas’ programme and on the agenda of the Dutch EU Presidency. Speaking about H2020 initiatives that have special importance for Hungary, József Pálinkás raised again the cost accounting problems of researchers wages under the framework programme and urged for a deeper investigation into the issue.

Publication date: 12 May 2016

European Cloud Initiative to give Europe a global lead in the data-driven economy

Europe is the largest producer of scientific data in the world, but insufficient and fragmented infrastructure means this 'big data' is not being exploited to its full potential.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

JRC Annual Report 2015 published

The report provides the annual facts and figures, reports on the most significant collaboration agreements and summarises the outcomes of the "Ex-post Evaluation of the JRC's direct actions under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013)".

Publication date: 09 May 2016

New EU Data Protection Regulation

According to the Commission, the new EU Data Protection Regulation establishes a good balance between the preservation of European citizens' privacy and the supporting of scientific research.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

EFSA launches innovation prize

European Food Safety Authority is looking for developers and designers with innovative ideas for developing a mobile app for EFSA. The deadline for submissions is 30 June 2016.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Urban mobility research report

The European Commission funded Transport Research & Innovation Portal (TRIP) has published the first Europe-wide review of urban mobility research.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Public consultation from European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA) for H2020 work programme preparation

The EFFRA has launched a public consultation on the ‘Factories of the Future’ work programme 2018-2020 as part of its preparations for strategic discussions with the European Commission.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Green talents sustainability research award now open

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious ”Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” on a yearly basis to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Improve evaluation and transparency in Horizon 2020, urge MEPs

The process for evaluating Horizon 2020 proposals needs more rigour and first-time applicants for grants from the research programme should get better information on the odds of success.

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Maive Rute appointed Deputy Director General of JRC

On 12 April, the European Commission appointed Ms Maive Rute as Deputy Director-General of the European Commission's science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

Publication date: 09 May 2016

Hungarian-Belorussian STI cooperation - joint mobility call for proposals to be launched next year

The first meeting of the Hungarian-Belorussian Science, Technology & Innovation Joint Working Group (STI JWG) held on 19 April 2016 was a success. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2013 provided a good base to launch the cooperation between the two countries in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI).

Publication date: 29 April 2016

PSF panel also visits the Institute of Experimental Medicine, Budapest

An analysis and a comprehensive survey of the potential of Hungary's RDI system by independent experts have been going on for half a year. The latest stage of the process was the second country visit of the international experts between 18 and 20 April, 2016. As part of a series of consultations, experts met representatives from regional development agencies, employee representatives from chambers and scientific organizations, heads of private educational institutions, decision-makers of local and global enterprises, as well as PhD students and young researchers.

Publication date: 28 April 2016

Human Brain Project opens up its data repositories to new users

The EU’s Human Brain Project (HBP) has opened up six of its prototype computing platforms to scientists outside the project consortium for the first time.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

EC's Digital Futures Final Report outlines 2050 visions and policy challenges

The European Commission has recently published the Digital Futures Final Report, which outlines visions and policy challenges up to 2050.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

EFSI state of play as of March 2016

The European Commission has recently published the current state of play of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), as of March 2016. The European Investment Bank (EIB) estimates that by March 2016, the EFSI has triggered around €76 billion of investment in Europe.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

Commission launches consultation on how to improve the environment for start-ups in Europe

The Commission has launched a public consultation to hear the views of entrepreneurs and start-ups, as well as all other stakeholders, on how to improve the environment for start-ups in the EU.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

EU Prize for Women Innovators

The winners announced are from Portugal, Finland and Ireland and have all received EU research and innovation funding at some point in their careers, and recently founded or co-founded a successful company based on their innovative ideas.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

Science, research and innovation performance of the EU

The Report shows, first and foremost, that the EU’s productivity gap with the US has widened following the economic and financial crisis and that this is linked to a relative underinvestment in R&D and an inability to re-orient the economy towards activities with a higher knowledge content.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

New EU rules for third-country researchers and students: Council adopts position at first reading

The draft directive provides harmonised conditions of entry and residence in the EU of researchers, students, trainees and volunteers taking part in the European Voluntary Service from third countries.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

Road map update: six new ESFRI facilities

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) announced it is adding six new research facilities to its road map, with the aim they are up and running in 10 years.

Publication date: 14 April 2016

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