Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Next-generation insulation promises large energy efficiency gains

An EU-funded consortium has developed a next-generation insulation system using lightweight nano-cellular foam in combination with active moisture monitoring and control technology. The aim is to improve the thermal performance, longevity and sustainability of new and retrofitted buildings. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – 2018 ILA Berlin Airshow – 25-29 April 2018, Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Schönefeld, Germany

This bi-ennial event is the aerospace world’s gathering in the heart of Europe. It brings together the most important decision-makers from government, military, industry, science and research. In so doing, ILA Berlin creates significant synergies for exhibitors. This represents the right frame to present the significant results achieved thanks to

Events – 2018 Farnborough Airshow – 16-22 July 2018, Farnborough Airport, United Kingdom

Farnborough Air show is one of the world’s most important air shows the and a real ‘place to be’ for the aviation community. After the successful experience at Le Bourget 2017, RTD/transport and Clean Sky JU will participate with a joint stand gathering all the different EC services and actors

Events – ITF 2018 Annual Summit on Transport Safety and Security – 23-25 May 2018, Leipzig, Germany

Since 2008, the Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF) brings together transport ministers from the ITF’s 59 member countries, and beyond, with business leaders, heads of international organisations, top researchers and sector representatives for discussion and networking. This year the Summit will focus on safety and security in

Research Headlines – Applying steel to cutting-edge curved building design

EU-funded researchers have successfully demonstrated that a special kind of steel can be combined with glass to produce high-performance and eye-catchingly beautiful curved surfaces. The novel technology opens up new opportunities for both European steel producers and creative architects looking to be at the cutting edge. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Boosting wheat yields in the face of climate change

Rising temperatures due to climate change are reducing crop yields, which compromises food security. EU-funded researchers are working to make wheat less susceptible to heat so that it remains a safe and reliable food source. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Towards a European approach on Industrial Infrastructures for Research and Innovation” – 1 March 2018

Access to new technology and products testing and validation infrastructures, including regulatory compliance services, is essential to accelerate the technology transfer and access to emerging markets. But investment and maintenance costs of such infrastructures, in most cases, is high. SMEs, industrial start-ups, as well as traditional system suppliers, cannot afford

Events – COST Connect – Quantum: Where will the next jump go? – 8 March 2018, Warsaw, Poland

“Quantum: Where will the next jump go?” will be an open space for participants to discuss the importance of quantum technology and research. With increasing global interest in exploiting quantum technologies, the COST Connect event will provide networking opportunities that link active researchers with representatives from the Quantum sector and