Tag: innovation

Events – “HEALTHY URBAN LIVING”- H2020 information & matchmaking event 9-10 November – 9-10 November 2017, Utrecht, Netherlands

Interested in setting up an international project with partners from the Netherlands and other countries? University Medical Center Utrecht and regional parties together with the Dutch National Contact Point for Horizon2020 and the Enterprise Europe Network will organise 2 days dedicated to project building for research and technology innovation and

Events – COFFERS meets FairTax: Joint Perspectives on Fair and Sustainable Taxation – 21 November 2017, Brussels, Belgium

Open research seminar “COFFERS meets FairTax: Joint Perspectives on Fair and Sustainable Taxation” is organized by the FairTax and COFFERS, the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU, the Czech Liaison Office for Research, Development and Innovation and the Representation of the South Moravian Region to the EU.

Events – EU Research and Innovation Day at COP23 – 15 November 2017, COP23, Bonn zone, EU pavilion, Room 1

European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation is organising a EU Research and Innovation Day at COP 23. During this day, several issues – such as 1.5 & 2°C strategies, Arctic science contributions to implementing the Paris Agreement or Climate Services for Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries –

Events – EuroGEOSS launch event at GEO-XIV Plenary – 23 October 2017, Room Continental C RONALD REAGAN CONFERENCE CENTRE WASHINGTON DC USA

DG Research and Innovation will present during the GEO-XIV Plenary a side event dedicated to the launch of EuroGEOSS. EuroGEOSS is the European component of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) with a focus on coordination and scaling-up user-driven applications being developed in Europe.EuroGEOSS will combine and coordinate

Research Headlines – Are you prepared for a disaster? Help is at hand

An online platform developed by EU-funded researchers is helping emergency services, public authorities and communities to better prepare for and cope with disasters, potentially saving lives and protecting key infrastructure. Powered by WPeMatico

Success Stories – Legumes see new life in flowerpots

Each year in Europe, the food industry discards millions of tonnes of vegetable residue and legumes. In Italy, scientists are using these leftovers to make bioplastics, an innovative and ecological material. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Creating a one-stop-shop for smooth travel

From passengers to operators and retailers, everyone is in favour of a more intuitive and seamless travel experience. The Co-Active project will contribute to making this a reality. Initiatives include facilitating the purchase, exchange and refund of tickets for multimodal products and services through a ‘one-stop-shop’. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Sharper focus on gravitational waves

The detection of gravitational waves in 2015 provided groundbreaking information about the Universe. Building on this discovery, EU-funded scientists have now detected waves at three observatories, a first in astrophysics, making it possible to locate the signals’ origin and better apply the data they provide. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Food sharing puts sustainability on the menu

EU-funded researchers are carrying out a comprehensive analysis of urban food-sharing schemes, examining how they embrace modern technologies like the internet and smart phones. The worldwide study could help people living in cities make more sustainable use of food resources. Powered by WPeMatico