Month: July 2019

Research Headlines – New processes for safer medicines

The EU-funded CORE project is helping to develop safer, more effective medicines by improving the processes pharmaceutical companies use to separate mirror-image pharmaceutical molecules, which will boost the industry’s efficiency and competitiveness. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – New dual-action weapon in war against antibiotic resistance

An organic molecule composed of simple sugars could become a potent weapon in the fight against rising antibiotic resistance, according to EU-funded researchers who have developed a novel, targeted drug-delivery technique to treat deadly tuberculosis and other lethal pathogens. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Propelling wind turbines further offshore

An EU-funded project has developed an innovative substructure for wind turbines that dramatically cuts the cost of their installation in deep water. This could help harness wind energy further offshore. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Seeking better treatments for endometriosis patients

EU-funded researchers are studying the molecular mechanisms behind endometriosis in the hope of finding new treatment options for the millions of women around the world who suffer from the chronic inflammatory disease. Powered by WPeMatico

RELAUNCH OF THE CALL FOR TENDERS FOR THE IMPACT EVALUATION OF THE INTERREG MED PROGRAMME

The impact evaluation activities are expected to assess the effects of the Programme results on the territory, identifying and analysing the mechanism that produced these effects. The new deadline for submission of offers is Friday, 13th of September 2019 at 16:00 (Paris time) For information, the Terms of reference of

Research Headlines – Electronic music plug-in is laying down new beats

An EU-funded project has developed a software tool composers and producers of beat-driven electronic music can use to generate loops of chord sequences. This enables them to create entrancing soundscapes while turning up the volume on Europe’s competitiveness in the music production software market. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Freight firm digitalises and creates jobs

A EUR 2.4 million loan extended under the InnovFin-EU finance for innovators initiative under the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and backed by the European Investment Fund has helped Bulgarian freight transporter Discordia digitalise, develop an innovative business model and create jobs. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Software tells tired drivers to take a break

A EUR 850 000 loan extended under the InnovFin SME Guarantee Facility under the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and backed by the European Investment Fund has helped Swedish company Smart Eye secure contracts for its software that alerts sleepy drivers. As well as making roads safer, this has created jobs. Powered

Research Headlines – How to protect privacy in the age of big data

When companies collect and analyse data about consumer behaviour, they provoke profound questions about privacy rights. But a group of EU-funded researchers has struck a balance between privacy and the private sector. Their goal is to allow consumers to select the level of privacy protection that suits them best. Powered