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Ahead of Granada Summit, Commission takes stock of achievements and identifies areas for action to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable Europe

In a Communication adopted, the Commission provides a contribution to the forthcoming leaders’ debate in Granada on the future-oriented approach to the EU’s open strategic autonomy and on priority policy objectives for the EU in the years ahead. It takes stock of achievements and remaining challenges to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable economy, …

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Promoting innovative cleantech: 72 applications for the Innovation Fund’s 3rd small-scale call

The third call for small-scale projects launched under the Innovation Fund and with a grant budget of €100 million closed on 19 September 2023. The call was open to projects working on industrial decarbonisation solutions in the 27 EU Member States, Iceland and Norway that will further boost the deployment of pioneering innovative low-carbon technologies. Projects from 23 eligible countries applied for …

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Updating the Inter-institutional agreement EWP API (version 7)

Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) is a community driven initiative involving stakeholders from across the higher education sector in Europe to support in its governance. Following discussions in the forums of the EWP Governance structure, the European Commission has decided to proceed with a major release of the IIA-related APIs (version 7) in 2024. Overview of the …

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Improving the quality of traineeships: Commission launches second-phase consultation of social partners

The Commission launches the second-phase consultation of European social partners to update the 2014 EU Quality Framework for Traineeships. This second-phase follows the conclusion on 15 September of the first-phase consultation, which elicited responses from 13 European social partners. Based on those replies, the Commission has determined that there is scope for further EU action to …

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Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliances projects’ stories

Since 2014, Knowledge Alliances have helped strengthen Europe’s capacity to innovate and to support the modernisation of Europe’s higher education systems. The Knowledge Alliances (KAs) initiative of the European Commission supports 158 international collaborations between partners from higher education institutions and businesses. These consortia bring expertise together, amplifying innovation through collaboration.The fields of action  include topics such …

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2023 European Innovative Teaching Award: 93 winning projects

The third edition of the award puts the spotlight on new emerging technologies incorporated in contemporary European education systems. The theme of the 2023 edition is ‘Education and Innovation’ and is connected to the European Year of Skills. The winning projects from this year cover a broad spectrum of topics, including: innovative use of new …

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Digital Europe Programme: Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage

The Commission has opened new calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across the EU. The calls are open to businesses, public administrations, and other entities from the EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated countries. Over €12 million allocated for projects under these calls focus on continuing support …

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Next Staff Exchanges call opening soon: 6 steps to prepare your application

Get started with this funding scheme and learn how to prepare a successful proposal MSCA Staff Exchanges promote innovative international, inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in research and innovation through exchanging staff and sharing knowledge and ideas at all stages of the innovation chain. The scheme fosters a shared culture of research and innovation that welcomes and …

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New information packages for MSCA fellows and staff members published

These new guides provide useful information on the rights and obligations of researchers and staff members funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions under Horizon Europe. The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) have published new information packages for researchers and staff members taking part in projects supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie under …

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