Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Could nanotechnoloy ‘rewire’ an injured spinal cord?

Innovative equipment has been developed to help patients regain control of limbs despite an injury that stops the transmission of signals through the spinal cord. But what if this transmission could actually be re-established? An EU-funded project is working on an innovative implant, but there is still a very long

Events – MEDI@4SEC Innovative Market Solutions Workshop and Industry Day – 26 September 2018, Brussels, Belgium

The aim of this workshop is to create a common vision and agenda for the technological future of policing through the usage of innovation in social media. We will be discussing how will cutting edge technology like Virtual and Augmented Reality will integrate in security, what are the challenges and

Events – Interdisciplinarity and the future of multilingualism research – 28-29 August 2018, Berlin, Germany

The final MIME conference on INTERDISCIPLINARITY AND THE FUTURE OF MULTILINGUALISM RESEARCH proposes to discuss the challenges of interdisciplinary cooperation and exchange in research on multilingualism and language policy and planning, with an emphasis on epistemological and methodological issues. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – OpenUP final conference: ‘Opening Up the Research Life Cycle: Innovative Methods for Open Science’ – 5-6 September 2018, Brussels, Belgium

Are you interested in how Open Science is revolutionizing the way scholarly artefacts are created, published and evaluated? Do you want to learn about state-of-the-art in innovative services for the review-disseminate-assess phases of the research lifecycle? OpenUP team will showcase key aspects and challenges of the currently transforming science landscape

Research Headlines – Protecting children from dangerous chemicals

EU-funded researchers are striving to create a safer and healthier world for future generations by accurately assessing the risks of chemicals associated with developmental disorders, sexual development and growth and metabolism in children. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Scientists take the temperature of hot cities

EU-funded scientists took the global warming battle literally to the streets of the cities that generate disproportionate heat fluxes, especially during increasingly prevalent heat waves. The URBANFLUXES team combined local readings and satellite-based data to map hot spots, which can help planners tackle the problem. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Streamlining the aircraft development process

Designing modern passenger aircraft is a complex business requiring the collaboration of experts in a variety of disciplines. A team of EU-funded researchers has come together to simplify the aircraft development process to make it more efficient, greener and cost-effective. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Fighting tax fraud and evasion

EU-funded researchers are investigating tax evasion and avoidance in Europe. The researchers aim to provide analysis and tools that could help policymakers ensure everyone pays their fair share – providing more money to public budgets that can be used to invest in social and economic priorities. Powered by WPeMatico

European Innovation Council – Top-class innovative projects get €113 million from the EIC SME Instrument

A total of 65 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 16 countries have been selected for funding under the latest round of the SME Instrument. The companies will receive a total amount of €113 million to share between their projects to get their innovations faster on the market. Powered by