R&I

R&I stakeholders respond to Commission survey: The Codes of Practice for knowledge valorisation are helpful and used in a variety of ways

The outcomes of the European Commission’s survey on research and innovation actors’ awareness and uptake of the Codes of Practice for Knowledge Valorisation confirm the relevance and great potential of the Codes being used in day-to-day research and innovation activities. The survey, which closed on 16 June 2025, aimed at gathering feedback from research and innovation stakeholders on their use …

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Horizon IP Scan – A Successful IP Advisory Service for European SMEs Involved in Collaborative R&I Projects

The main results and lessons learnt from the provision of Horizon IP Scan services have been analysed and summarised in a study report. The Horizon IP Scan was a pilot operating from November 2020 until November 2023. The service helped European start-ups and SMEs involved in EU-funded collaborative research projects to efficiently develop and implement strategies to …

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2024 Research and Innovation Week

The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) is the 2024 European Commission’s flagship event on research and innovation which will take place between 18 and 21 March 2024 in Tour & Taxis (Brussels, Belgium). Celebrating the 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes, the R&I Week 2024 will debate the future of R&I, shape the contribution to EU political priorities, and …

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European Excellence Initiative: EOC Members participate as partners in consortia of new projects to empower higher education institutions and widen cooperation

The European Commission will invest €54 million in new projects under the European Excellence Initiative, with the goal of strengthening R&I collaboration and excellence in universities from across Europe. The European Excellence Initiative (EEI) is part of the Horizon Europe: Widening participation and spreading excellence funding sub-programme. The objectives of the action are to improve science and value creation …

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New Horizon Europe projects to start their activity, ready to reform the EU R&I system

Under the Reforming and enhancing the EU R&I system destination, 17 projects are receiving €35 million in funding to work on better ways of advancing research and innovation. As part of the Horizon Europe Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area (ERA) work programme, the Enhancing the European Research & Innovation system funding opportunity aims to improve …

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