Tag: innovation

Research Headlines – Keeping a closer eye on non-invasive microscopic bio-imaging

An EU-funded project has created an ERA Chair to improve research management in the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, where a new research group is developing an innovative optical-imaging method for biomedical applications, such as the diagnosis of eye diseases. Powered by WPeMatico

EU Contest for Young Scientists – 31st EU Contest for Young Scientists: and the winner is…

The winners received their prizes from the Bulgarian Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev, and Signe Ratso, the European Commission’s Deputy Director General for Research, Science and Innovation. The jury was chaired by Dr Attila Borics from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Workshop on adaptation measures for Climate Change and Health in Europe – 24 September 2019, Brussels, Belgium

The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) provides the College of Commissioners with independent scientific advice on specific policy issues. Their Scientific Opinions are informed by evidence reviews. The GCSA intends to develop an Opinion on the topic of climate change-related health impacts in Europe. The Opinion will focus on

European Innovation Council – European Commission awards €210 million to 108 innovative projects to help them access the market faster

108 innovative projects have been selected for funding under the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot in the latest funding round. The total amount to be distributed to the projects under the EIC Accelerator and the Fast Track to Innovation strands of the EIC pilot is €210.2 million. Powered by WPeMatico

Events – Horizon Europe Lunch Workshop – European Health Forum Gastein 2019 – 3 October 2019, Bad Hofgastein, Austria

The Commission is preparing Horizon Europe, the next and most ambitious EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027) with a proposed budget of €100 billion, in an intensive codesign process. The co-design process ensures that Horizon Europe is directed towards what matters most, improves our daily lives and helps turn big

Events – Low Emission Development Strategies around the World: Linking climate action and sustainable development based on the experience of two EU-funded projects – 27 September 2019, Brussels, Belgium

This conference will bring together stakeholders, policy experts and two ground-breaking EU-funded projects that have been working in this area to present the project results and discuss implications for climate, energy and development policies. CD-LINKS is a H2020 project focused on linking climate and development policies. It has brought together

Horizon Europe – Have your say on the next generation of ambitious research and innovation partnerships

How can the EU best support impactful, inclusive research and innovation partnerships with industry, Member States and other stakeholders? Now you can share your views on the 12 proposed institutionalised partnerships under Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027). Powered by WPeMatico

Events – ICSD 2020 : 8th International Conference on Sustainable Development – 9-10 September 2020, Rome, Italy

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 8th ICSD 2020 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular focus on Environmental, Economic and Socio-Cultural Sustainability. The Conference theme : Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: Research, Practice and Education The 8th

Events – Sustainable Food – A systems approach for EU Policy – 19 November 2019, Brussels, Belgium

At this event, we will examine the need for a systems approach to EU food policy including the tensions between agro-ecological approaches and advocates of ‘sustainable intensification’, the need for enhanced biodiversity and steady crop yields, new systems for environmental land management and public engagement in this process. Our wider

Events – “ENERGY in BUILDINGS” International Conference – 28 September 2019, Athens, Greece

“ENERGY in BUILDINGS” is an International Conference that will take place for the eighth consecutive year. It brings together Engineers, Architects, Stakeholders, Academia and Professionals of different disciplines that contribute and advance the state of art of the built environment. The Conference will host accepted papers and posters as well