Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Algorithm detects and avoids risks for driverless cars

Understanding how to make sure large numbers of fast-moving self-driving cars or flying robots operate in absolute safety is crucial. EU-funded researchers have figured out how, using a unique algorithm that keeps people safe from accidents or other potential disasters. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – ENERI – Project Final Conference – 28 October 2019, Brussels, Belgium

At its final conference on 28th and 29th of October at the MCE Conference & Business Centre in Brussels (Belgium) the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project ENERI brings together leading ethics experts, researchers, policy makers, representatives from industry, research funding organizations, civil society and other stakeholders to disseminate the concepts and

Events – GLOSS event – GLobal Ocean Social Sciences – 5-6 November 2019, Brest, France

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the decade 2021-2030 as the « Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development ». The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO is in charge of submitting a programme for this decade. To this purpose, a series of international events, workshops and symposia are organized

Research Headlines – Bioenergy villages wave goodbye to fossil fuels

Seven communities in south-eastern Europe plan to install biomass-based district heating systems thanks to an EU-funded project designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and strengthen local economies. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Fast growing mid-sized firms in Europe. Evidence from the RISIS-Cheetah database – 24 October 2019, Brussels, Belgium

On 24 October 2019, the Club of associated research organisations (Clora) of Brussels will host the first RISIS Policymakers’ Session. The European Research Infrastructure for Science, technology and Innovation policy Studies (RISIS) will focus on European mid-size firms, with a half-day presentation and discussion around evidence from RISIS Cheetah data.

Research Headlines – Facilitating public procurement of bio-based innovation

How can public authorities help to advance the bioeconomy through their purchasing decisions? An EU-funded project has produced a handbook and tools for procurers to support a shift towards greater sustainability. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Unleashing the potential of climate services

Climate services can contribute substantially to climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, this market is still under development. Now EU-funded research is tackling the barriers restricting growth in these vital services. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Perovskites promise boost for solar power technology

An unexpected discovery by EU-funded researchers has opened up a new field of photovoltaic technology that promises a more efficient and economical way to convert solar energy into electrical power. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Transiting knowledge in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

EU-funded researchers are working with counterparts in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to help all three Southeast Asian nations boost their transition economies, among the fastest growing in the world, by developing local skills and putting knowledge into practice. Powered by WPeMatico