Good news from around Europe
Multiple myeloma is a rare and incurable type of cancer that affects cells in the bone marrow called plasma cells. An EU-funded project is using revolutionary cell technology to tackle multiple myeloma, developing a viable and commercially attractive treatment for it and other rare diseases. Powered by WPeMatico
While considerable uncertainty surrounds the ecological and health risks of microplastic pollution, these risks will increase in the future if microplastic pollution continues at its present rate. Widespread ecological risks are likely in the coming decades, but the absence of population-wide studies means that it is not yet possible to
The workshop is organised in the context of the conference European Bioeconomy Scene 2019, and will focus on the experiences and challenges of: • awareness raising and communication on the circular bioeconomy, and • increasing the acceptance of bio-based products. It will promote the discussion and sharing of best practices
EU-funded project AFTERLIFE is developing a technology that filters, treats and converts waste water from the food and drink industry into bioplastics and food additives. Powered by WPeMatico
Arts and humanities researchers can now benefit from an EU-funded European digital infrastructure that has boosted access to resources, toolkits and transnational collaboration. Powered by WPeMatico
Colloid chemistry is vitally important to many industrial processes such as the manufacture of paint, paper, ceramics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, foods and composites. An EU-funded project is improving the synthesis of complex structures within colloids, with the aim of creating new and innovative materials. Powered by WPeMatico
A EUR 15-million equity investment under the InnovFin-EU finance for innovators initiative backed by the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and extended by the European Investment Fund (EIF) is helping Polish seed and venture capital firm Innovation Nest turn promising European software companies into global players. Powered by WPeMatico
The European Commission will support 13 projects with a total of €33.12 million to bring innovations faster to the market. The funding comes from the pilot phase of the European Innovation Council (EIC), which targets fast-moving and high-risk innovation with strong potential to create new markets. Powered by WPeMatico
A EUR 100-million loan extended under the InnovFin Finance for Innovators Facility under the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme and backed by the European Investment Bank is helping Tunisie Telecom improve access to high-speed internet across Tunisia, especially in remote regions. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project has developed a blood-cell analysis device that helps doctors and scientists better understand the causes and mechanics of rare forms of anaemia – potentially speeding up the development of new treatments adjusted to the needs of patients with these diseases. Powered by WPeMatico