Data for decision-makers: Sinay raises €5M thanks to BlueInvest support

Sinay is a French start-up specialised in maritime data solutions. It transforms complex maritime data into easily understandable indicators that decision-makers can use to address environmental challenges. With the support of the EU BlueInvest Readiness Assistance Programme, Sinay has successfully refined its strategy and business plan and attracted investors. In May 2023, Sinay achieved a …

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The European Union and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) sign a Letter of Intent to join forces on the implementation of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda

The 19th of June the Commission, on behalf of the European Union, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a “Letter of Intent” (LoI) expressing their willingness to cooperate on the implementation of the African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Innovation Agenda. The signing ceremony took place in the margins of the High-Level …

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European prize for women innovators launched

The prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s most groundbreaking innovations and is open to the MSCA community. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have launched a new call for applications for the European prize for women innovators. About the prize The prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind …

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Interim evaluation of Horizon Europe: experts needed

Top-level expertise for large challenges – the Commission opened a Call for Applications to set up a group of experts in the context of the ex-post evaluation of Horizon 2020, the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe and the preparation of the next Framework Programme. A similar expert group was established for the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, …

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European Commission and UN Environment Programme agree to join forces to maintain the global momentum of green transition

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Commission (EC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership for successful environmental multilateralism to address the triple planetary crisis. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the European Commission (EC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership for successful environmental multilateralism to address the triple planetary crisis. Brussels, …

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Transport infrastructure: The European Commission accelerates the shift to sustainable and smart mobility on the TEN-T network with EUR 6.2 billion in grants

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) continues to contribute to delivering the European Green Deal with an additional financial support of EUR 6.2 billion for 107 new projects on the Trans-European Transport Network. Overall, 82% of this funding concerns transport infrastructure that contributes to climate objectives in line with the Union’s commitments. In addition to developing …

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Innovative clean technologies can make energy-intensive industries climate neutral

The Commission published a report entitled Scaling up innovative technologies for climate neutrality, which analyses 184 demonstrator projects for climate neutrality in energy-intensive industries. The projects include innovative clean technology areas such as electrification, the integration of hydrogen, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), circularity and energy efficiency. They have been tested in various energy intensive …

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MSCA and Citizens call opens: €15.4 million to bring research closer to education and society

MSCA and Citizens brings research and researchers closer to the public at large. The deadline to apply to organise the European Researchers’ Night and Researchers at Schools is 25 October 2023. This funding round will dedicate € 15.4 million to fund around 50 projects organising two successive editions of the European Researchers’ Night in 2024 and 2025 the implementation of Researchers at …

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