EIC Accelerator implementation update

The EIC Accelerator, with a unique offer of grants, blended finance and equity investments, has proven to be of high interest for start-ups and SMEs since its launch in March 2021. In particular with the current market context showing a withdrawal of new deep-tech investments by Venture Capital groups, the role of the EIC Accelerator …

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Commission consults citizens and stakeholders on possible EU Soil Health Law

The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the development of a possible EU Soil Health Law. Soils are the foundation of our food security, providing 95% of the food we eat. Healthy soils are vital for life on Earth. They deliver many essential services, and are crucial to achieve key objectives of the European …

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Vote for your favourite clean energy person and project of the year

Public voting is now open for the European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards). Public voting is now open for the European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards). Help celebrate individuals and projects working to boost Europe’s clean energy transition by casting your vote across the four award categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, Woman in Energy and Young Energy …

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Conserving cedar forests in Cyprus

LIFE-KEDROS improved the conservation status and resilience of cedar forests at risk from climate change on a Natura 2000 site in Cyprus. Cyprus cedar can only be found in a small section of the country’s Paphos Forest. They face several threats, including dieback caused by periodic droughts, insect blights and forest fires. To preserve the …

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Have your say on the Erasmus+ programme

The European Commission has published a ‘Call for Evidence’ to hear your views on the current and previous Erasmus+ programme periods. The invitation is part of the Commission’s “Have your Say”, where people and organisations can share their views on laws and policies. This new call is part of an evaluation of Erasmus+. It will …

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Erasmus Mundus: analysis of the results of the first 2021-2027 call (joint masters and design measures)

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has published a new report to analyse the results of the first Erasmus Mundus call for proposals which was published in 2021. The report has been produced as part of the Erasmus Mundus programme, funded by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. The purpose …

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Launch of the SELFIE for TEACHERS expert network

A network of experts is up and running to promote SELFIE for TEACHERS across Europe and examine how the tool is used by individual teachers and institutions, in different contexts and educational settings. SELFIE for TEACHERS was launched in October 2021 and currently has over 46,000 registered users. The tool is available to individual teachers, …

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European Commission looking to scale up innovation digital education solutions

The European Digital Education Hub has opened a call for applications to its accelerator programme. Innovators from all education sectors are encouraged to submit their innovative digital education solutions. Selected applicants will benefit from an intensive training and testing programme. What will the education practices experienced by the next generations look like? The Digital Education Accelerator helps …

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European Digital Education Hub: Education practitioners share their experiences of the open online collaborative community

Discover education practitioners’ experiences of the European Digital Education Hub. How does the European Digital Education Hub facilitate your work? The objective of the Hub is to collectively enhance competences and knowledge to improve educational practices. This is what brought Carolina, a lecturer from Brazil working in Finland, to the European Digital Education Hub. “Through the …

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