EEPA 2022 Testimonial – Promoting the Entrepreneurial Spirit

This category recognises initiatives at national, regional or local level that promote an entrepreneurial mindset especially among young people and women. The 2022 winner is the Project from Poland Entrepreneurial Kids by the Municipality of Lublin. Entrepreneurial Kids is an economic education programme that supports creativity and stimulates entrepreneurial skills among children aged 6-10. The aim of the …

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Bioeconomy community discusses the next steps in EU conference

The conference offered a platform for bioeconomy stakeholders to discuss the findings of the European Commission’s EU Bioeconomy Strategy Progress Report, adopted in June 2022, and highlighted the role of EU bioeconomy policy to enhance policy coherence and system thinking. Speakers and participants supported the findings of the Bioeconomy Progress Report, particularly the need to close …

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The EIC €20 million Ukrainian tech call and other initiatives to support Ukraine

The European Innovation Council stands with Ukrainian companies, entrepreneurs and citizens with several initiatives. Since the start of the war in Ukraine one year ago on 24 February 2022, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has strongly cooperated with its parent Directorate Generals to put in place concrete actions in support to Ukrainian companies, entrepreneurs and …

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RISE and EIT Culture & Creativity to collaborate on transforming Sweden

In the context of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2023, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and EIT Culture & Creativity made a joint statement of commitment to support cultural and creative sectors and industries. This collaboration will have the goal of improving lives, transforming communities, generating jobs, and increasing competitiveness as Europe’s innovation powerhouse. In signing the Memorandum of Understanding, Pia Sandvik, …

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The European Innovation Council launches Tech to Market Entrepreneurship & Venture Building Programme

Join the online info session on 15 March and learn how your organisation can grow with these services. The European Innovation Council (EIC) kicks off the EIC Tech to Market Entrepreneurship & Venture Building Programme to support EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition innovators in their transition from lab to market. With the complementary approaches of Entrepreneurship …

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European Commission announces support for 124 researchers who fled the war through MSCA4Ukraine

PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers will carry out their projects in 21 countries whilst maintaining links with their research communities in Ukraine. The European Commission has announced that the MSCA4Ukraine fellowship scheme, part of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, will support 124 displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers will continue their important …

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Misinformation on COVID-19: what did we learn?

A JRC report analyses the most spread narratives, their consequences, factors predicting how likely people are to believe or share them, and the most efficient ways to counter them. This prepares policymakers for future crises. In 2020, COVID-19 became a global pandemic. In just a few weeks, the world experienced the rapid spread of a …

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Prior Information Notice on Advanced Technology for health intelligence and action

HaDEA has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a call for tenders to be funded under the EU4Health 2022 Annual Work Programme. Interested parties are invited to consult TED and e-Tendering for the possible publication of the contract notice and tender documents. HADEA/2023/OP/0005 – PIN Advanced Technology for health intelligence and action The purpose of the call …

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EU recovery plan: Council adopts REPowerEU

The Council formally adopted an amending regulation to include REPowerEU chapters in the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The purpose is to strengthen the strategic autonomy of the EU by diversifying its energy supplies and ending its dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports. This is the final step of the adoption procedure. In practical terms, member states will …

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