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EU Open Science gains Positive Momentum

A new report has highlighted the positive momentum for EU open science, showing that the European Commission is at the forefront of research and innovation. The publication reports on results from a study, titled ‘Monitoring the open access policy of Horizon 2020’. The study examined compliance with...
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Innovate to Transform call for SMEs now open

Further to the adoption of the main Horizon Europe Work Programme on 15 June, calls for proposals are now opening. Under Cluster 4, the ‘Innovate to transform’ support for SMEs’ sustainability transition call is now open. With a budget of €10 million in 2021, this action will support the provision...
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Launch of New Horizon IP Scan Support service for SMEs

The European Commission recently launched the Horizon Intellectual Property (IP) Scan service. This tailored and free-of-charge IP support service is specifically designed to help European start-ups and other SMEs to efficiently manage and valorise IP in collaborative research and innovation efforts...
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1st batch of SecurIT funded projects -21 innovations for more secured, safe and resilient Smart Cities and Territories

The ultimate goal of the EU H2020 funded project SecurIT is to address multiple key gaps by supporting the development and the integration of innovative security solutions in a new global competitive industrial (& service) value chain SecurIT website : https://securit-project.eu/
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Space Endeavour - the search for ground-breaking tech

The Space Endeavour programme, launched in November 2019, was dedicated to discovering promising space technologies and finding founders, start-ups and SMEs who can take them to market across industries. The programme curated opportunities for start-ups, scale-ups and entrepreneurs to accelerate...
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Enterprise Europe Network Access to Finance Training Recap

On 18 and 19 November, the European Commission organised a training session for cluster organisations on EU Funding Programmes and Financial Instruments. The first day included presentations on key EU funding opportunities such as Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council and the PARSEC...
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Join us at the ENRICH in the USA Webinar Series in November 2021

The ENRICH in the USA Webinar Series in November will be focused on the themes “Health (Cancer)” and “Renewable Energies”. During these webinars, you will have the opportunity to learn more about these topics within the USA context, alongside cooperation with the EU. Are you interested in Market and...
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Marek Grzybowsk Baltic Sea and Space Cluster from the Triple Helix Cluster to the holistic concept

https://www.eblueeconomy.com/15432-2/ The Baltic Sea and Space Cluster is the only such cluster in the world. The Cluster was established on July 27, 2009. We started the incubation process of the cluster in 2000. After several years of incubation, the cluster began to operate in the Triple Helix...

Calls

IPA4SME programme extended to more SMEs

The IPA4SME programme is holding an Open Call for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering financial support of up to EUR 15,000 to co-finance intellectual property (IP) diagnostic and protection actions. This call has now been extended beyond SMEs that have received a Seal of Excellence...
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First ever Low-Carbon Industrial Technologies Roadmap published

DG Research and Innovation (DG RTD) has released the first ever Low-Carbon Industrial Technologies Roadmap, illustrating the technological requirements and needs for the EU’s energy-driven industries in the coming decades. Within this strategy, DG RTD has proposed a business case for a green...
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The second UFO Project call for proposals is now open!

With funding opportunities for up to 60k euros per SME, the UFO Project is seeking collaborative projects (of 2 or more SMEs) to develop innovative products and services by integrating new embedded technology solutions in the Small Flying Objects (SFO) area i.e. Smallsats, Drones and High Altitude...
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13 innovation collaborative projects are entering the UFO Support Programme with 1.5 million euros funding

We are happy to announce the results of the First UFO Open call for innovation collaborative projects. UFO (Emerging indUstries new value chains boosted by small flying objects) aims to support European SMEs in the development of innovative products and services integrating new Embedded Key Enabling...