Year: 2019

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

Selection results – European Universities 2019

Today the Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport announced the results of the European Universities 2019 call for proposals. See the list of selected universities here. Read the Commissioner’s full press conference here. Powered by WPeMatico