Category: Tech

The Odeon Platform OpenDataHubs.eu

The platform hosts open data freely available by the administration, training contents for awareness and capacity building activities and instruments and tools able to assist SMEs, startups for their entrepreneurial initiatives, to develop joint cooperation and innovation paths. https://opendatahubs.eu/ Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Shattering the glass ceiling in marine science

Ocean research is a traditionally male-dominated field but the EU-funded project Baltic Gender has been inspiring change by helping scientists in five Baltic countries to better understand how a more gender-equal institute can benefit their work. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – EUROCITIES – European Capital of Innovation Awards 2020 – 3 April, Webinar

The webinar will provide you with details of this years’ contest. It will be an opportunity to learn more about Nantes’ activities and experience as European Capital of Innovation 2019 and pose your questions to the prize secretariat. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Improving cancer screening across Europe

Improved cancer screening programmes are set to be rolled out across Europe thanks to an EU-funded project that is deploying new tools and techniques to help healthcare systems optimise preventive care, reduce costs and save lives. Powered by WPeMatico

European Capital of Innovation Award – The 2020 European Capital of Innovation contest opens: Apply by 23 June

Cities that excel in putting innovation to the service of their citizens have once again an opportunity to win the European Capital of Innovation award. Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, launched the 2020 edition of the contest today at the Startup Youth InnoCamp in Cluj-Napoca,

Research Headlines – Turning the tide for blue infrastructure

How do you feel after a day at the beach? Energised, centred, relaxed? You are not the only one – it seems that any body of water can potentially boost people’s well-being. EU-funded researchers are studying the health benefits of blue infrastructure to help planners make informed decisions. Powered by

Research Headlines – Regendering science for a more inclusive research environment

Although formal regulations are in place to ensure equal opportunities, female researchers remain significantly under-represented in many areas of scientific research. EU-funding is being used to support actions aimed at creating a more gender-balanced research culture in Europe. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Cutting your building’s energy consumption

Even the most modern buildings can use far more energy than the designers intended. EU researchers have created an open source energy management system that can pinpoint where energy is being wasted and indicate possible solutions. Powered by WPeMatico

Cities and regions need to switch to a low-emission transport system

The Green Deal and the role of cities and regions in the switch to cleaner transport was the focus of discussion in a joint meeting between the European Parliament’s Committee for Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) of the European Committee