Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling them to combine their expertise, knowledge and resources to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. This funding is part of …
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €574 million total investment needs for these projects – the remainder coming from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, and civil society organisations. LIFE …
A pioneering initiative for skills development in the field of Offshore Renewable Energy in Southern Europe. The official launch of the SHOREWINNER project, which aims to strengthen the offshore renewable energy sector in Southern Europe, will take place in Cyprus on 26 September 2024, at the Cyprus Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Nicosia, from …
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announced that the EIT Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Initiative will launch its new call for proposals in autumn 2024. The EIT HEI Initiative, a Horizon Europe programme created by the EIT – Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem has a twofold aim: a) transforming HEIs into innovation and entrepreneurship powerhouses and …
Paving the Way for Technological Advancement Neapolis University Pafos has renewed its collaboration as a supporting member of TechIsland! This affiliation represents a pivotal step in the continuous commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in education and research. By being a TechIsland member, Neapolis University will engage with leading tech enterprises and industry visionaries, enhancing academic …
The Commission launched a call for applications for members of the new Technology Council for Advanced Materials. This high-level group will coordinate efforts to meet future needs for advanced materials in Europe and is key to building a single advanced materials ecosystem. It should ensure leadership in promoting research, fast-track deployment of innovations, address European industry needs and offer guarantees …
Cyprus is one of the 151 regions identified by the Commission as Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), part of the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). The purpose of RIVs is to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, bridge the innovation gap in Europe and improve Europe’s overall innovation performance by connecting regions with different innovation levels and their …
The European Commission has launched calls for proposals under Horizon Europe’s 2023-2024 digital, industrial and space work programme for research and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. The Commission will invest over €65 million in AI. Of this amount, €50 million will be dedicated to projects to develop new ways of combining data and the expansion of …
The 2nd RM Roadmap Ambassador Meeting convened on March 13, 2024, at the Nova University Lisbon in Lisbon, Portugal. The meeting served as a platform for distinguished professionals in research management to delve into pivotal discussions and interactive sessions. Key topics that were addressed during the event included thought-provoking presentations such as “Implementing the ERA …
In December 2023, the European cultural landscape embarked on a transformative journey with the initiation of the ARGUS project (Non-destructive, scalable, smart monitoring of remote cultural treasures), a beacon of innovation and hope in the preservation of cultural heritage sites. Backed by Horizon Europe, ARGUS is not just a project; it’s a revolutionary approach to …