The world's most innovative research institutions
Reuters’ Top 25 Global Innovators – Government list identifies and ranks the publicly funded institutions doing the most to advance science and technology.
Publication date: 14 April 2016
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Call for workshop expert lecturer in the framework of the H2020 project EISS
A four-day workshop will be organized in Greece between 13th June and 16th June 2016 in the framework of the H2020 project EISS Eco-Innovation Support Services using the Twinning Advanced methodology.
Publication date: 11 April 2016
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European Institute of Innovation and Technology to be reformed following audit
EU Education Commissioner Tibor Navracsics has established a panel to advise on reforms to the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), as he awaits the results of a special audit being carried out by the European Court of Auditors to assess if the Budapest-based body is, “a suitable vehicle to deliver innovation in the EU”.
Publication date: 05 March 2016
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Call for expression for interest on Open Science Policy Platform
The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation intends to establish a Commission Expert Group to provide advice about the development and implementation of open science policy in Europe.
Publication date: 05 March 2016
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Call for Ideas for a European Innovation Council
Commissioner Moedas launched the Call for Ideas at the Science|Business Annual Conference in Brussels. It is important that the design of the European Innovation Council is based on the best possible ideas and evidence from all interested parties (notably business, entrepreneurs, academia, national and regional authorities, representative bodies).
Publication date: 05 March 2016
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Joint website of Research and Innovation Observatory & the Horizon 2020 Policy Support Facility officially launched
The Research and Innovation Observatory (RIO) - Horizon 2020 Policy Support Facility website supports policy-making in Europe by providing practical information on research and innovation policies across the EU.
Publication date: 05 March 2016
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Updated version for the DESCA 2020 model Consortium Agreement
The updated version of the DESCA 2020 model Consortium Agreement has just been published. DESCA 2020 was reviewed and updated in February 2016, taking into account user consultation and negotiation experience.
Publication date: 05 March 2016
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2016 Call for Knowledge and Innovation Communities' (KICs') is open
The EIT invites applicants to submit their proposals with a view to selecting and designating a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the following thematic areas:
1) Food4Future - Sustainable Supply Chain from Resources to Consumers; and
2) Added-value Manufacturing.
1) Food4Future - Sustainable Supply Chain from Resources to Consumers; and
2) Added-value Manufacturing.
Publication date: 15 February 2016
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Expert group on the evaluation methodologies of Horizon 2020
The overall objective of the expert group is to design and implement methodologies to identify and assess economic, social and environmental impacts of Horizon 2020 and past Framework Programmes (since FP5).
Publication date: 02 February 2016
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Expert group on evaluation methodologies for the interim and ex-post evaluations of Horizon 2020
Experts interested in participating in this expert group should register on Participant Portal and send an e-mail to RTD-A5-SUPPORT@ec.europa.eu confirming his/her interest by 31 January 2016.
Publication date: 22 January 2016
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Additional Celtic-Plus Call with deadline on 26 February 2016
Please do not miss this opportunity to participate in the industry-driven European ICT and telecommunications research programme within EUREKA.
To meet the demand for an earlier opportunity the Celtic-Plus Board decided to organise an additional Call with deadline on 26 February 2016, in addition to the Spring Call with deadline 25 May 2016.
To meet the demand for an earlier opportunity the Celtic-Plus Board decided to organise an additional Call with deadline on 26 February 2016, in addition to the Spring Call with deadline 25 May 2016.
Publication date: 20 January 2016
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ERA Fellowship programme in science management by German hosts
In order to promote the objectives of the European Research Area (ERA), the German counterpart of the National Research, Development and Innovation Office (the Federal Ministry of Education and Research) has launched the ERA Fellowship programme. The programme aims to build up capacities in key actors in the field of science management from EU13 science organisations. It shall also strengthen networking and cooperation between research organisations, research funding organisations and higher education institutions of the partner countries and the German host organisations.
Funding by the ERA Fellowship programme
Funding by the ERA Fellowship programme
Publication date: 03 December 2015
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Marie Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN) Calls Are Now Open for 2016
Calls for Interactive Training Networks (ITN) under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions were published on the Participant Portal of the European Commission on October 15, 2015.
Publication date: 03 December 2015
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Marie Curie Award Certificate
The Research Executive Agency (REA) has announced on its public website that fellows who have completed a research period within one of the FP7 Marie Curie actions may now request a Marie Curie Award Certificate.
Publication date: 29 October 2015
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Commission grants new particle accelerator the status of European Research Infrastructure Consortium
The European Commission yesterday granted the legal status of European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) to the European Spallation Source (ESS), a particle accelerator being constructed near Lund (Sweden). With this measure, the EU provides the facility with many administrative advantages enjoyed by international organisations and therefore helps to successfully implement the infrastructure project.
Publication date: 01 September 2015
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2nd Danube Innovation Partnership (DIP) Summer School on IP Commercialisation and Technology Transfer, Budapest, 14-18 September 2015
"Working Together on Academic IP Commercialization in the Region",
Publication date: 28 August 2015
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"MISiS" Open International Grant Competition
Within the framework of the TOP 5-100 Project NUST the Russian National University of Science and Technology «MISiS» announces the 2nd wave of the International Open Grant Competitions designed to invite Leading scientists for short term joined research projects.
Publication date: 27 July 2015
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Call for Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Buildings!
Opportunities for promotion and realization innovations developed in the building sector
Pilot Projects to purchase innovative solutions for energy saving in building aimed by Public Procurements
Participate in the Market Innovation Surveys and in the Market Engagement Events!
Pilot Projects to purchase innovative solutions for energy saving in building aimed by Public Procurements
Participate in the Market Innovation Surveys and in the Market Engagement Events!
Publication date: 16 July 2015
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The Eureka project: 30 years of research and innovation across borders
The Eureka project has just celebrated its 30th anniversary in Lugano. This marks decades of innovation across borders thanks to a French and a German leader.
Publication date: 09 July 2015
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EURIPIDES² Autumn 2015 Call for proposals
EURIPIDES², the EUREKA Cluster for heterogeneous electronic products integration, advanced smart sensors, power electronics and enmeshed and implanted systems is pleased to announce the deadlines for its Autumn 2015 Call for proposals.
Publication date: 08 July 2015
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