THE CONNECTING EUROPE FACILITY (CEF) PROGRAMME BROCHURE IS NOW AVAILABLE

A new CEF brochure is now online! It aims to present how CEF is contributing to the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital services. In the area of digital services, CEF Telecom – an integral part of the CEF programme – contributes to …

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EUROPEAN MARITIME, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE FUND 2021-2027: COMMISSION ADOPTS €567.1 MILLION PROGRAMME FOR FRANCE

Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with France, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for France, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies. The EU contribution for the French …

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HOW THE INNOVATION FUND IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE EU GREEN DEAL

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) presents the first Innovation Fund Dashboard. This tool introduces in an easy and accessible way the data behind the Innovation Fund signed projects and gives an overview in how the EU is investing in innovative clean tech projects. Discover what is behind the EU ETS Innovation …

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5 LIFE PROJECTS SAFEGUARDING EUROPE’S COASTS

Since 1992, several LIFE projects have protected coastal areas, focusing on measures like creating habitats, controlling invasive species and forging agreements with landowners. Europe’s nearly 68 000 km of coastline is home to diverse habits like arid sand dunes, seagrass meadows and wet lagoons. Many marine organisms, shorebirds, sea turtles and other wildlife can be …

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TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE: EU INVESTS EUR 5.4 BILLION TO SUPPORT KEY PROJECTS ACROSS THE CONTINENT

Some 135 transport infrastructure projects have been selected for EU grants totalling EUR 5.4 billion. The funding will support post-pandemic economic recovery in all EU Member States while also contributing to the construction of missing transport links across the continent, supporting sustainable transport, improving safety and interoperability, and creating jobs. The projects selected were submitted …

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EMFAF FLAGSHIP PROJECTS ON REGIONAL MARITIME COOPERATION KICK OFF

Seven EU funded projects are kicking off to strengthen sea basin-level collaboration in the Atlantic, the Black Sea and the Western Mediterranean. The projects are funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund call for proposals EMFAF-2021-PIA-FLAGSHIP that supported “Flagship projects” (pilot strategic initiatives) to achieve the goals of the relevant sea basin strategy. All together the projects are worth …

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PRESS RELEASE: 294 PARTNERS JOIN THE EIT HEI INITIATIVE TO UNLOCK INNOVATION POTENTIAL IN EUROPE’S HIGHER EDUCATION

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is pleased to announce the 26 winning consortia selected to take part in the EIT HEI Initiative. Nearly 300 higher education institutions (HEIs) and their partners from 38 countries will receive up to EUR 31.2 million in total to strengthen their innovation capacities. Joining a network of …

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#BEINCLUSIVE EU SPORT AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION

Find the entry requirements and submit your entry for the #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards on the F&TP. The #BeInclusive EU sport Awards 2022 aim to reward and give visibility to the best projects that have successfully supported inclusion through sport. Projects can include disadvantaged, marginalized or underprivileged groups such as individuals with difficult social, economic …

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EDUCATION AND INNOVATION SUMMIT: EDUCATION AS A KEY DRIVER OF INNOVATION

European Commissioner, Mariya Gabriel, brought together the education and innovation communities at the first European Education and Innovation Summit in Brussels on 23 June 2022. European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, opened the first European Education and Innovation Summit on 23 June 2022 with a keynote speech outlining the role of education at all stages …

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THE DIGIEDUHACK 2021 AWARDING CEREMONY: CELEBRATING USER-DRIVEN INNOVATION FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION

On 9 June 2022, the winners of the third edition of the Digital Education Hackathon (DigiEduHack) Global Award were celebrated, recognising their great potential to realise change in digital education. Coders, non-coders, new and experienced educators from around the world competed in the Digital Education Hackathon Global Award in November 2021. Hackathons were organised in …

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