The European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund) has taken 42 new investment decisions into deep-tech companies for a total of €331 million since the last announcement in November 2022. 13 companies have already signed their investment agreements. These are pioneering start-ups that are poised to bring breakthrough innovations to citizens and businesses: a new type of computer vision software …
CINEA has finalised the evaluations of the 20 proposals submitted to the call for proposals on Women in the Blue Economy. Two projects have been selected to receive EUR 2,500,000 of funding under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). They are now entering the grant agreement preparation phase. The projects are expected to start …
Τhe Commission presented a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe’s net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality. The Plan aims to provide a more supportive environment for the scaling up of the EU’s manufacturing capacity for the net-zero technologies and products required to meet Europe’s ambitious climate targets. The Plan …
10 projects funded by Erasmus+ will test new forms of transnational cooperation between higher education institutions. This was outlined in the European strategy for universities just one year ago and is a key milestone for achieving the European Education Area. Testing a joint European Degree label Six of the selected projects will examine, test and …
The EU and India have strengthened their relationship as strategic partners by setting up a new Trade and Technology Council (TTC). The new TTC will deepen strategic engagement on trade and technology between both partners. This follows the announcement by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on 25 April …
The European Union and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation as strategic partners. Following the announcement of a new Digital Partnership between the EU and Singapore by President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Lee at the EU-ASEAN summit in December 2022, Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton and Singapore Minister of Industry and Trade S Iswaran signed a Digital Partnership …
The Commission has published this week non-binding guidance to help online platforms and search engines within the scope of the Digital Services Act (DSA) to comply with their requirement to report user numbers in the EU, at the latest by 17 February 2023, and at least once every six months afterwards. The Commission is issuing …
A new study about Data Centre and Energy Systems Synergies (DCESS) will analyse how local energy systems can use the waste heat and water generated from data centre operations. The contractors carrying out the study are now approaching stakeholders for feedback and other input. The DCESS study aims at learning how data centres can be more effectively …
At the Awards Ceremony and a Gala event organized by the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) in Brussels on January 31st, the European Commission has been awarded for advancing international public policy cooperation on blockchain technologies in its role of co-chair of INATBA’s Governmental Advisory Body. Deputy Director of DG CNECT’s Platforms’s Directorate, …
High-speed broadband and smart solutions are important for the revitalisation of many rural areas. This article explores how the EU supports this, particularly through initiatives such as the European Broadband Competence Offices Network, Smart Rural 21 and Smart Villages, as well as with a range of funding instruments and targeted policies. Europe is facing a …