Month: June 2019

Horizon Europe – Have your say on future objectives for EU-funded research and innovation

To prepare the implementation of Horizon Europe, the next and most ambitious EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027) with a proposed budget of €100 billion, the European Commission has launched today an online consultation as part of Horizon Europe’s intensive co-design process. The process will help shape European research and

Research Headlines – Water consumption solution for efficient concentrated solar power

Deserts and other sun-drenched regions are the ideal location for concentrated solar power plants, but where sunlight is abundant water tends to be scarce. EU-funded researchers are solving this conundrum by developing technologies to comprehensively reduce water consumption, enabling CSP plants to play an even bigger role in addressing the

Evaluation of the EU’s Employment and Social Innovation Programme (EaSI) confirms its added value

A mid-term evaluation by the Commission confirms the success of the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) in addressing current and future challenges related to the world of work. Powered by WPeMatico

31 applications received for the two calls for projects full application phase

The Joint Secretariat is conducting the evaluation of the proposals for both calls. Potential project partners will be updated on their application as soon as more information is available.  The results of the qualitative assessment for both calls, leading to the approval of projects, are expected to be released by

European Innovation Council – European Commission appoints top innovation leaders to guide the European Innovation Council

Europe needs to capitalise on its science and start-ups to compete in global markets increasingly defined by new technologies. That is why the European Commission is introducing a European Innovation Council (EIC) to turn science into new business and accelerate the scale-up of innovative companies. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Population-scale DNA test paves way to personalised medicine

Estonian citizens could become significantly healthier following the launch of a pioneering nationwide DNA testing programme. The aim is to provide tailored treatment, preventive care and lifestyle advice, building on the work of an EU-funded project that is making personalised medicine effective and affordable for all. Powered by WPeMatico

First operations to support microfinance in Romania under EaSI

Thanks to financial support under the Capacity Building Investments Window of EaSI (Programme for Employment and Social Innovation), two microfinance institutions in Romania will have more capacity to provide microloans to small businesses. Powered by WPeMatico

Call for expressions of interest: EaSI technical assistance for microfinance

The European Commission is seeking expressions of interest from microfinance institutions wishing to improve their operations, performance and governance with a view to boosting their institutional capacity. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Applied nanotechnology to improve cancer monitoring

An EU-funded project is supporting innovative nanotechnology research, with a platform for improved cancer monitoring among its successes. This promises earlier and more cost-effective detection of cancers and can guide individualised therapeutic approaches. Powered by WPeMatico