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European Innovation Council Accelerator: strong performance of engineering and tech-based companies in the latest €350 million funding round

A new set of 47 companies have been selected to receive European Innovation Council (EIC) funding, combining grants and equity, following the third 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in June. This cut-off showed a strong performance of engineering and tech-based companies. They account for 25% of the selected companies, close to the traditionally strong performance of health tech …

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New study confirms the innovative dimension of MSCA Innovative Training Networks, while offering recommendations for policymakers and applicants

The study on the Horizon 2020 ITN scheme further provides a framework for extracting and analysing innovative aspects in EU-funded projects, furnishing valuable insights and tools for policy-feedback activities and future EU programme enhancements. The European Union (EU) is constantly seeking to enhance and valorise innovation to respond to the challenges of our era. Notably, …

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LIFE Projects shine at Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum 2023: advancing the Green Deal and Clean Energy Transition

The recent Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place highlighted the efforts of cities and regions and the key role of LIFE and Horizon 2020 projects in driving the clean energy transition and climate adaptation. The 2023 Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place in Brussels on 25th October …

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New call for proposals under Digital Europe Programme opening on 21 November 2023

The call for proposals ‘DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05: Advanced Digital Skills’ under the Digital Europe Programme is now published on the Funding and Tenders portal, opening on 21 November 2023. HaDEA will manage the following topics, with a total budget of €42 million allocated: DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU: Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas. €30 million. DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIAL-PROGEDU: Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas – Advanced digital …

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The European Innovation Council Tech report 2023 is out

The European Innovation Council operates at the forefront of scientific and technological developments. This ambition is underlined by the EIC Tech Report 2023 which highlights novel technologies and innovations submitted to the EIC under Horizon Europe. The report has an emphasis on early-stage research projects, funded following extensive independent expert review. It also includes some …

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Cancer treatment: Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and EU4Health support to cancer diagnosis and treatment

Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to increase cancer survival rates of people affected by cancer, which is the second leading cause of mortality in the EU. Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan aims to ensure that all EU citizens have equal access to high-quality cancer diagnostics and treatment. The EU4Health programme funds projects that aim to reduce the …

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Erasmus+ Days 2023: more than 9,000 local events celebrated learning and diversity

The 7th edition of Erasmus+ Days took place between 9 and 14 October 2023, with more than 9,000 events worldwide. France / Education Formation This year’s significant increase in participation is a sign of the programme’s success and far-reaching impact. There were over 2,000 more events held than during Erasmus+ Days last year. Special efforts …

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New MSCA Seal of Excellence scheme kicks off in Slovakia

The Slovak Government has opened a new call under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan to support MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships applicants whose proposals could not be funded by the European Commission. The Government Office of the Slovak Republic has opened a new scheme for MSCA Seal of Excellence holders and applicants with a high score who applied …

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MSCA and Citizens call receives 134 proposals

This MSCA and Citizens call has attracted 134 proposals to organise the next two editions of the European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools activities in 2024 and 2025. The second call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded MSCA and Citizens action closed on 25 October 2023. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) received 134 proposals from coordinators …

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