Tag: innovation

Science with and for Society – European Commissions supports Erasmus+ European Universities pilot with an additional 34 million from Horizon 2020

Today, the European Commission announced that the first 17 alliances of universities selected under the Erasmus+ programme will each receive a complementary EUR 2 million support from Horizon 2020. With this support, the European Universities will explore further integration and transformation in their research and innovation missions. Powered by WPeMatico

European Innovation Council – First “Green Deal” funding from EIC awards over €307 million to 64 startups set to support the recovery plan for Europe

The European Innovation Council has awarded over €307 million to 64 game-changing ‘green deal’ start-ups and SMEs contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal Strategy and the Recovery Plan for Europe. Winning proposals range from innovative solutions for the automotive, aerospace and maritime sectors to advanced materials or

Health research and innovation – Coronavirus: EU supports vaccine research with additional €100 million

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a global partnership created in 2017 to develop vaccines to prevent future epidemics, has launched a call to support the rapid development and global manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines. The EU will co-fund the call with €100 million. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Innovative contrast agents for more versatile medical imaging

EU-funded researchers have developed an innovative and ‘smart’ prototype contrast mechanism for use in medical imaging that could provide doctors with important new insights to help diagnose injury and disease. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Getting smart with electricity networks

An EU-funded project has helped to drive the development and use of smart grid solutions across Europe. It has also provided external engineering teams with free access to state-of-the-art facilities to enable them to carry out their own research. Powered by WPeMatico

Press Centre – Commission seeks candidates for the ERC Scientific Council

An independent Identification Committee set up by the European Commission has begun the search for potential candidates for membership of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC). Nominations are accepted until 30 September 2020. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Rośliny w środowisku miejskim, czyli zielona infrastruktura dzięki robotyce

Zatłoczone miasta nie kojarzą się z ostoją dzikiej przyrody. Jednak zespół finansowanego przez UE projektu postanowił sięgnąć po rozwiązania z zakresu robotyki, żeby pomóc roślinom osiągać nienaturalne kształty, rozmiary i formy, które pozwolą im idealnie przystosować się do życia w środowisku miejskim. Może to oznaczać, że już wkrótce będziemy mogli

Research Headlines – La robotica aiuta le piante a prosperare negli ambienti urbani

Le città affollate non sono esattamente luoghi ottimali per lo sviluppo delle piante. Tuttavia, un team di ricercatori finanziato dall’UE usa la robotica per far crescere le piante nelle configurazioni innaturali richieste dagli ambienti urbani. Le città potrebbero presto beneficiare di una robusta infrastruttura verde impiegata per ogni cosa, dalla

Research Headlines – La robotique au service de la croissance des plantes dans les environnements urbains

Les villes surpeuplées ne sont pas un environnement optimal pour la croissance des plantes. Une équipe de chercheurs financés par l’UE a recours à la robotique pour aider les plantes à prendre les tailles et configurations qu’exigent les milieux urbains. Ainsi, les villes pourraient bientôt bénéficier d’une infrastructure verte utilisée