Day: October 30, 2018

European Innovation Council – EIC pilot: 246 innovators selected for funding to bring their innovations faster to market

A total of 246 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 24 countries have been selected for funding in the latest round of the SME Instrument. Between them, the companies will receive a total amount of €12.2 million from the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, to get their innovations

Research Headlines – ‘Organ-on-a-chip’ looks for links between stroke and dementia

A team of EU-funded researchers from seven countries is working to discover hidden links between Alzheimer’s disease and stroke in order to improve the prevention and treatment of these intertwined conditions. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smarter toxicity testing for novel nanomaterials

EU-funded researchers are developing tools to analyse and predict the potential toxicity of nanomaterials, addressing scientific, environmental and public health concerns about exposure to these novel tiny particles found in cosmetics and other products. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Batteries not included… or needed!

European researchers have found a way to integrate printed electronics and photovoltaics to develop a new kind of solar transistor, ultra-thin yet powerful enough to operate ‘smart’ windows, clothing and ever-smaller electronic devices. No batteries required! Powered by WPeMatico

Youth Guarantee – two new reports focus on vulnerable groups, employment and entrepreneurship

The two reports highlight concrete practices on key aspects of the Youth Guarantee – activation measures for vulnerable groups of young people, and employment offers. Both reports build on experience from the ground, following five years of Youth Guarantee implementation across the EU. Powered by WPeMatico