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Science Europe policy brief on Research Infrastructures

RIs are of utmost importance for Europe’s global competitiveness. Science Europe has published its contribution to the review of the positioning of Research Infrastructures (RIs) in Horizon 2020 and in future Framework Programmes.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse joins top EU science panel

Paul Nurse, geneticist who received the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and Director of the UK’s Francis Crick Institute, will be joining the EU’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) in March.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

Commission to boost space research in Framework 9

Space research and innovation will be funded through three avenues: first, through related Framework 9 pillars, as with Horizon 2020; second, by establishing a Joint Technology Initiative for space; and third, through the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) by creating a Knowledge and Innovation Community for space.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

Commission confirms the aim of new EU military R&D programme is to develop home-grown weapons

Research will support the modernisation and independence of Europe’s arms manufacturers, but the sensitive nature of the work means there will not be the usual oversight and scrutiny of the programme by experts or MEPs.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

EU names star panel of innovation advisors

Commissioner Moedas’ plans for a European Innovation Council move a step forward with naming of 15 top investors and entrepreneurs to advise. The Commission said the new panel will advise on the effort targeting breakthrough innovation projects with the potential for scaling up, and also make recommendations for the future role of the EIC from 2021. The group will start meeting in March, and “feed into” another group planning the next Framework Programme for EU R&D.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

ERA Progress Report 2016

The European Commission has published the European Research Area (ERA) Progress Report 2016 and Country Snapshots. The country report shows that Hungary is making progress towards achieving the ERA in areas related to access to and transfer of scientific knowledge and international cooperation, however, Hungary’s performance in priority on open labour market for researchers leaves significant room for improvement.

Publication date: 16 February 2017

KSOP Master Program in Optics & Photonics

The Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP) is offering a Master Program that bridges undergraduate optics classes with the in-depth knowledge essential for cutting-edge research. Scholarship programme is available for the best students.

Publication date: 15 February 2017

ARAID Call for Recruitment of Researchers

ARAID, the Agency for Research, Development and Innovation in Aragon has launched an international call for applications to fill up to a maximum of 8 research positions in different research areas.

Publication date: 15 February 2017

Policy brief - The role of the ERA-NET instrument in fostering inclusiveness

PLATFORM, a forum for funders and programme managers in European Research Area Networks (ERA-NETs) in the fields that make up the bioeconomy, has published a policy brief that provides recommendations for the European Commission (EC), ERA-NET initiatives and the so-called lower performing countries (LPCs) on how LPCs can become an integral and empowered part of the ERA-NET community.

Publication date: 15 February 2017

Horizon Prize on Materials for Clean Air

To improve air quality in cities, the challenge set for this €3 million prize is to develop an innovative and well-designed material solution that will reduce the concentration of particulate matter in the air. The contest will run until 23 January 2018.

Publication date: 15 February 2017

EU Prize for Women Innovators 2017

The finalists of the Horizon 2020-funded EU Prize for Women Innovators 2017 have been announced by the European Commission. The shortlist contains twelve outstanding women entrepreneurs who have brought their breakthrough ideas to the market. For the first time, this year's contest includes three finalists in a new category, the Rising Innovator, to recognise excellence in female entrepreneurs aged 30 years or under.

Publication date: 15 February 2017

Investment Round for Innovation Projects

InnoEnergy, the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe, launches its 2017 Investment Round for Innovation Projects today.

Publication date: 07 February 2017

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EMPIR Call 2017

EURAMET e.V. has launched a Call within the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR) addressing the topic areas ‘Metrology for Industry’, ‘Fundamental Metrology’, ‘Metrology Research for Pre- and Co-normative projects’ and ‘Research Potential'.

Publication date: 12 January 2017

What should the next Framework Programme look like?

Science|Business has launched a special report summarising dozens of ideas gathered at its Brussels conference.

Publication date: 12 January 2017

European Inventor Award 2017

The 12th edition of the European Inventor Award will be held on 15 June 2017 at the Arsenale di Venezia in Venice, Italy.

Publication date: 12 January 2017

60-minute workout to increase the communication impact of your project – webinar

EASME gives some ideas on how to increase outreach and learn from successful EU-funded projects.

Publication date: 12 January 2017

Review of European Institute for Technology and Innovation calls for change at the top

A second investigation, ordered by Education Commissioner Tibor Navracsics, confirms the need for fundamental reform of management and says EIT’s knowledge and innovation communities will require longer-term funding.

Publication date: 05 January 2017

KATANA Accelerator: €1.2 million investment fund calls for innovative ideas in agrifood

The EU-funded business accelerator KATANA will distribute in total 1.2 million euros to European entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMES in agrifood, ICT and emerging industries (eco-industries, mobile services and personalized health).

Publication date: 05 January 2017

ERC to re-introduce joint-grant scheme in 2018

The European Research Council (ERC) is to re-introduce its synergy grant in 2018, enabling scientists from different fields to pair up to address particular challenges.

Publication date: 05 January 2017

EC Releases the 2016 R&D Industrial Investment Scoreboard

The European Commission DG RTD and JRC released the 2016 R&D Industrial Investment Scoreboard.

Publication date: 05 January 2017

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