Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Keeping large crowds safe from attacks

An EU-funded project aims to tighten security at mass gatherings by providing a range of tools for policymakers and law-enforcement agencies. This should help prevent criminal acts and keep crowds safe. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Helping law enforcement to make more of innovation

New technologies play a major role in almost all aspects of modern life. The area of law enforcement is no exception. An EU-funded project is helping law-enforcement organisations to identify, evaluate and adopt relevant, cutting-edge technologies that show the greatest potential to support police work. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Linking nanosatellites for better Earth observation

Building on the success of three EU-funded projects, a proposed European space mission has won backing from the European Space Agency to build two nanosatellites that will demonstrate novel Earth observation and inter-satellite communication technology. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Putting the metal to polymers for advanced materials

An EU-funded researcher has advanced the science of self-assembling materials by investigating the behaviours of a variety of metallopolymers. The research could potentially feed into applications such as better light-emitting devices, energy storage, data storage, sensors and solar cells – boosting the EU’s competitiveness. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Bioenergy conference: the impact of EU R&D funding – 25 October 2018, Brussels, Belgium

On 25 October 2018 a conference dedicated to bioenergy research, development and technologies will take place in Brussels. The event will provide insights into the impacts of R&D funded through the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation; including providing access to the bioenergy R&D Impact Report and an opportunity

Events – Parkinson’s disease: causes and cures – 8 November 2018, Brussels, Belgium

The workshop aims to provide a kaleidoscopic view of the latest research, treatments, and ways forward towards better understanding and being able to cure Parkinson’s disease. The workshop aims to moreover look at how greater funding could enable such steps forward, both clinically and politically – especially in light of

Events – Biofuels conference: the impact of EU R&D funding – 24 October 2018, Brussels, Belgium

A conference on biofuels research, development and technologies will take place in Brussels on 24 October 2018. The event will provide insights into the impacts of R&D funded through the EU Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation and Biofuels R&D Impact Report. This will be an opportunity to influence the

Research Headlines – Preparing for the next revolution in production and logistics

Cyber-physical systems that blend the digital and real worlds are driving the development of smart factories, transport networks, electricity grids and even cities. The opportunities and risks presented by this expanding Internet of Things and big-data environment are being explored in-depth by EU-funded researchers. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Powering a battery storage revolution

The atomic structure of common table salt could hold the key to a revolution in energy storage. EU-funded researchers are developing batteries that will extend the life of your mobile, power electric cars farther and support Europe’s transition to renewables. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Beyond Imagination: a socially innovative Europe – 12-13 November 2018, Seville, Spain

SIC final event “Beyond Imagination: A socially innovative Europe” will be held 12-13 November in Seville, Spain. We are looking forward to another amazing event bringing together the top leaders from around Europe for an intense series of discussions, debates and networking. Together, we will celebrate the achievements of the