Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions financial guide published

The guide is a useful resource for coordinators and managers of projects funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.Stock The European Commission has published a new financial guide that explains different aspects of project implementation under Doctoral Networks Postdoctoral Fellowships Staff Exchanges COFUND (doctoral and postdoctoral programmes) The document is a valuable resource for applicants, coordinators and managers …

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Innovation Fund: 37 large-scale clean tech projects sign grant agreements worth € 3.45 billion supporting the EU’s clean energy transition

The newest batch of highly innovative clean technology projects will receive funding from the EU’s Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies. 36 large-scale projects selected following the third call for large-scale projects and one project from the reserve list of the previous call have signed their grant agreements with …

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HEInnovate at 10: a decade of driving innovation in higher education

More than 30 000 users from 1 800 institutions across more than 80 countries have used the online self-assessment to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Since 2013, HEInnovate has consistently evolved, undergoing numerous revisions to ensure its relevance in the ever-changing higher education landscape. 2023 update The latest update to the tool reflects the latest …

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EU to invest more than €760 million in digital transition and cybersecurity

The Commission has adopted the amendment of the Digital Europe work programmes for 2024, assigning €762.7 million in funding for digital solutions to benefit citizens, public administrations, and businesses. Firstly, the amended main work programme with a 2024 budget of nearly €549 million will focus on deploying projects that use digital technologies such as data, cloud, and advanced …

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Most Member States benefit from synergies between Horizon Europe and cohesion funds

Member states Research and Innovation and European regional Development Fund (ERDF) managing authorities met for the second time to enhance collaboration and synergies. The first part of the meeting was dedicated to policy related topics, such as the significant potential of Smart Specialisation Strategies under cohesion policy to enhance synergies between the Horizon Europe and …

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EU countries agree on steps to attract and retain research talent

EU member states agreed on measures to make research careers more attractive and to foster better working conditions for researchers. The political agreement reached by the Council of the EU on the final text of the Recommendation on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe is a key …

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5 things you need to know about the new Erasmus+ call 2024

With the call for proposals now open, let’s delve into what’s new for Erasmus+ funding in 2024. Since it was established 36 years ago, the Erasmus+ programme has supported 14 million people in various education, training, youth and sport mobility activities. In 2024 Erasmus+ continues to expand, bringing positive change to diverse sectors and landscapes. …

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