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Commission launched €122 million calls for proposals to close innovation gaps in the EU and strengthen innovation ecosystems

The Commission is making €122 million available under the European Innovation Ecosystems initiative of Horizon Europe and the Interregional Innovation Investment Instrument (I3) of the European Regional Development Fund. These calls for proposals aim to strengthen and advance European innovation ecosystems, connecting all EU territories to respond to societal challenges and foster stronger cohesion. They also contribute to a key initiative of …

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Call for Tenders: EIC Community Programme

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is embarking on a new Business Acceleration Services (BAS) Community Programme. EISMEA launched a €4 million call for tenders on e-Tendering portal, on support activities and management of the EIC Community Platform, the virtual meeting place where EIC awardees can connect, share their experiences and leverage potential business partnerships. The objective of this action …

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New MSCA call will maximise research impact and links with EU policies

This new ‘Feedback to Policy’ call will award a maximum of €2 million. The deadline to apply is 6 June 2023. The latest Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call aims to explore stronger thematic links between MSCA projects, raise the visibility of their contribution to key EU policy priorities and gather feedback from research institutions and …

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World Metrology Day: HaDEA-managed projects contributing to an accurate and reliable measurement for scientific advancement

World Metrology Day is a yearly celebration that marks the signing of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875, where representatives from seventeen nations came together to establish a system of global cooperation in the field of measurement. Metrology plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and trustworthiness of data. It focuses on accurate …

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Going further together: Call now open to join the city cohort of the Urban Transitions Mission of Mission Innovation

The second call for expression of interest of the Urban Transitions Mission (UTM) of Mission Innovation is now open for the participation of cities worldwide. The call aims to expand the current UTM cohort of 48 cities, selected under the first call for expression of interest and announced at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, to up to 300 cities. …

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EU4Health projects improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

The European Mental Health Week has kicked off! This year, the week runs from 22-28 May and its theme focuses on mentally healthy communities. In parallel, the first day of the European Public Health Week, running from 22-26 May, is also dedicated to mental health for all. During the week, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and …

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World Hypertension Day: EU-funded projects innovating in hypertension prevention and cardiac health improvement

World Hypertension Day, celebrated on 17 May, is dedicated to raise awareness and to promote the prevention and monitoring of blood pressure. Hypertension affects more than one billion people worldwide, being a leading cause of premature death and cardiovascular disease. Under the Horizon Europe programme, HaDEA manages projects that concentrate their efforts on developing innovative approaches to …

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Commission launches survey to collect additional feedback on electronic invoicing

The Commission announces the launch of a survey to collect additional feedback in the context of the eInvoicing directive. The survey intends to cover all eInvoicing stakeholders’ views on a wide variety of topics, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accountants and large corporations. Objective Through this survey, we are inviting stakeholders and the …

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Boosting private sector finance for investments under Global Gateway and Economic and Investment Plans

The, European Union (EU), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and emerging-market asset manager ILX Management are partnering to boost private-sector finance in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, the Western Balkans, Türkiye, the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean and Central Asia. The partnership is expected to facilitate co-financing by Dutch and other European pension funds of up to €300 million over the next three years. The investments will bolster the finance available for sustainable development, particularly in climate-smart solutions, digital transformation and financial inclusion for projects that would otherwise not have benefited …

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Climate change mitigation policies that reduce air pollution and promote healthy lifestyles could save over 2 million lives in England and Wales by 2050

Issue 600: A new modelling study highlights the health co-benefits of actions towards achieving the UK’s 2050 net zero targets. Reduced indoor and outdoor air pollution, reduced consumption of meat and dairy, plus greater uptake of cycling and walking, could prevent 2 million premature deaths by 2050. The EU has committed to becoming a net zero …

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