Tag: European Commission

According to an internal memo, the European Commission proposes consolidating existing research and innovation funds, including the European Research Council (ERC) and European Innovation Council (EIC), into a unified European Competitiveness Fund. Expected to launch under the next multiannual budget in 2028, this “mega-fund” aims to simplify and strengthen EU initiatives for innovation, productivity, and […]

The European Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027. In line with the Commission’s effort towards Better Regulation, stakeholders will be able to share their views on the performance of Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, as well as shaping the strategic orientations […]

Following the success of the Raw Materials Week 2017,  the 3rd edition of the EU "Raw Materials Week" will take place from Monday 12 to Friday 16 November 2018 in Brussels. It builds up on a series of events organised by the European Commission addressing the latest news on raw materials in the EU. It […]

Come and learn about the Societal Challenge 2 calls 2019 and get some practical information on how to successfully apply to the upcoming calls for proposals. This information day is the opportunity for attendees to get some insight into the Societal Challenge 2 calls for proposals of Horizon 2020, for the Work Programme of 2019, […]

The European Union is at a crossroads. While it needs to define the allocation of its financial resources and overarching priorities beyond 2020, a number of undertakings initiated under the current term will also extend and develop over the next one. The further development and expansion of the circular bioeconomy is one of them, which will be the […]

Crowne Plaza Brussels- Le Palace, rue Gineste 3, Brussels The conference serves as a platform to present and discuss the considerations emerging from the study “Bioeconomy: Support to Policy for Research and Innovation”. The objective of the study is to provide a range of new information and analyses that will enable policymakers, investors, the scientific […]

The European Commission is organizing an information & networking day on the 2018 LIFE call for project proposals. The event is open to potential applicants presenting project proposals on green technology, nature protection and climate action.Participants will be invited to a morning information session on the 2018 LIFE call, covering significant changes to the programme […]

As of 1 April 2018, Jean-Eric Paquet replaced Robert-Jan Smits as the new Director-General of DG Research and Innovation (DG RTD). Mr. Paquet is a French national who has served as one of the three Deputy Secretaries-General of the Juncker Commission since 2015. With 23 years of experience in the European Commission, Paquet has most […]

Sustainable biomass that does not compete with food can be used in a wide variety of applications including heating, transport fuel, or bio-based products. The conference will address opportunities, regulatory frameworks and barriers to the widespread uptake products derives from such sustainable resources. The event is organised by Greenovate! Europe as part of the EU […]

Copenhagen will host the 26th European Biomass conference & exhibition (EUBCE). EUBCE is the leading platform for the collection, exchange and dissemination of scientific and industrial know-how in the field of biomass. It combines one of the largest biomass science and technology conferences with a high quality industry exhibition, attracting biomass professionals from around the globe.  The conference programme […]