Tag: innovation

Events – IMPROOF Workshop – 16th Global Congress on Process Safety – 29 March 2020, Houston, TX, USA

IMPROOF is a European Union Horizon 2020 project, which aims to improve the energy efficiency of steam cracking furnaces while reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and NOx. This workshop is organized by the IMPROOF consortium, registration is open for all stakeholders from both industry and academia. There will be a

Research Headlines – New technologies boost urban search-and-rescue efforts

When disaster strikes, it is crucial to locate and rescue trapped victims as quickly as possible. EU-funded research is helping to optimise the use of new technologies by urban search-and-rescue teams to minimise loss of life. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – The global refugee compact and its consequences for refugee protection – 3 March 2020, Brussels, Belgium

This conference gathers high-profile decision makers and stakeholders to discuss the possible consequences of the Global Refugee Compact for refugee protection. Economic and political crises combined with massive migrant and refugee flows have resulted in further reluctance to recognize international law as a legitimate source of national policy making. Reactions

Events – FUDIPO & COCOP final workshop – 11 March 2020, Sozialforschungsstelle (sfs) – TU Dortmund University, Evinger Platz 17, Dortmund, Germany

The European Research and Innovation projects COCOP (Coordinating Optimisation of Complex Processes) and FUDIPO ( FUture DIrections of production Planning and Optimized energy- and process industries ) organizes their final workshop. The objective of the workshop is to present the EU perspective on digital operations in process industries and discuss

Research Headlines – Smart contact has potential to improve sight for many

EU-funded researchers have inserted a microchip into an electrically powered contact lens. This technological feat could improve the lives of many suffering from a range of sight-related ailments and lead to more groundbreaking medical applications. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Driving sustainable growth in European aquaculture

A team of EU-funded researchers from 10 countries has developed new recommendations, models and tools for the sustainable growth of European aquaculture. The project’s results will be used to inform decisions about future regulations and licensing. Powered by WPeMatico

Press Centre – Horizon Impact Award 2020 contest open: apply by 2 April 2020

The European Commission is launching the 2020 edition of Horizon Impact Award – a prize dedicated to EU-funded projects whose results have created societal impact across Europe and beyond. The prize acknowledges and rewards the most influential and impactful project results under Horizon 2020 and FP7. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Workshop on transformative change in the global post-2020 Biodiversity Framework – 18 March 2020, Brussels, Belgium

Transformative change should help achieving the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and other multilateral agreements. Purpose of this workshop to discuss how the concept of Transformative Change can be translated into concrete actions, goals, targets and pathways for the global post-2020

Events – Developing a new value chain from wood to bio-based products. Challenges and lessons learned – 21 April 2020, Brussels, Belgium

The Exilva project is Borregaard’s set-up and running of the first industrial scale plant for producing Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) in addition to develop advance market segments for the use of this product. It is funded under the BBI JU program of EUs Horizon 2020 effort. The main goal for the

Women Innovators prize – EU Prize for Women Innovators 2020 opens for applications

The European Commission launched today the seventh edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators. The Prize celebrates female leaders in innovation and aims to inspire the next generation to follow their footsteps. Powered by WPeMatico