By 28 September 2022, the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) received 287 proposals for the second EIC Transition cut-off in 2022. The number of proposals received show an increasing interest, considering the 165 submissions of the first 2022 cut-off. For both EIC Transition Open and EIC Transition Challenges Calls, the top four countries participants are …
Supported by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Procurement Awards recognise powerful cases of public and private buyers promoting innovation procurement practices across Europe. It also emphasises the importance of close buyer–supplier cooperation in bringing the innovative solutions to market. An independent jury selected six finalists for the three categories after a very competitive selection process, …
The projects will begin their research on a range of topics such as system competitiveness, access to space, service evolution or non-dependence in critical technologies. They will contribute to EU policy, the operational EU Space Programme and the space sector as a whole. Overview of projects by thematic area The 45 projects were selected for …
The Commission is proposing to strengthen the resilience of EU critical infrastructure. The proposal for a Council Recommendation builds on the 5-point plan for resilient critical infrastructure presented by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament on 5 October. European critical entities are more interconnected and interdependent, which makes them stronger and more efficient but also …
The European Commission further advanced the screening process with Albania and North Macedonia. Experts from the European Commission, Albania and North Macedonia have begun examining EU laws and policies under Cluster 3 on Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth. This cluster encompasses digital transformation and media, science and research, enterprise and industrial policy, as well as social …
The, the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have consolidated their cooperation on protecting the environment, conserving biodiversity and fighting climate change with the launch of the EU-Morocco Green Partnership. This is the first Green Partnership the EU signs with a partner country. It aims to advance the external dimension of the European Green …
The Commission has opened a call for applications for energy infrastructure projects under the new Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation (EU/2022/869), that was revised last year. Running until 15 December, the call covers all energy infrastructure categories, including candidates for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and the new Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs), as …
The Commission has confirmed the members of the EU Energy Platform Industry Advisory Group (IAG), and set its first meeting for next 26 October. As one of the key motors for the platform, this informal expert group will assist the Commission with the necessary industrial perspective to meet the objectives of the EU Energy Platform and address …
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly feeling the burden of exorbitant energy prices. For many, financial distress puts them at a risk of insolvency. To help them address this difficult situation, the European Commission and the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented on Friday 21 October, a series of immediately available actions that can …
In Sweden, LIFE SUNALGAE has inaugurated a pilot facility to mass produce a revolutionary material that improves solar panel efficiency. Solar energy uptake in Europe is expensive and inefficient, and its uptake has relied chiefly on government regulations and incentive programmes. A solution to boost demand is needed. The LIFE SUNALGAE team is demonstrating a new and …