Innovation
The European Union possesses extraordinary potential for innovation. Europe has a longstanding tradition of producing breakthrough inventions; it has a wealth of creative people and can build on its cultural diversity. It has laid the foundations for one of the largest single markets in the world, where innovative products and services may be commercialised on a large scale.
Latest news
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30/04/2012
SMEs in the euro zone are struggling to get bank funding
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30/04/2012
European Cluster Conference adopts Cluster Manifesto
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24/04/2012
Tajani to discuss drivers of growth in Berlin
Upcoming events
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24/05/2012 > 25/05/2012
Helsinki
Helsinki Chemicals Forum - 4th global meeting
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29/05/2012 > 29/05/2012
Brussels
Register now! Conference "Mission Growth: Europe at the Lead of the New Industrial Revolution"
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23/10/2012 > 24/10/2012
Copenhagen
Europe INNOVA 2012 conference - Stress Test of European Innovation Policy
Latest publications
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07/05/2012
Innovation in healthcare and access to medicines
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30/04/2012
Projects for sustainable and competitive industry
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23/04/2012
EU Innovation push in raw materials
Latest contracts and grants
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Deadline: 30/06/2012
Study on opportunities for strengthening the sustainable competitiveness of the marine equipment industry
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Deadline: 11/07/2012
40/G/ENT/CIP/12/B/N/02S03 - Facilitating Transnational Low Season Exchanges in Europe through the Development of Social Tourism (CALYPSO)
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Deadline: 16/08/2012
Pilot project for the development of sector skills alliances
Latest public consultations
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Deadline: 12/06/2012
Chemicals: ECHA draft working proramme 2013 - 15
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Deadline: 09/07/2012
Public consultation on Challenges and opportunities for maritime and coastal tourism in Europe
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Deadline: 12/07/2012
Commission consults on rules for wirelessly connected devices - the "Internet of Things"
Key content
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Innovation Union Scoreboard
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Facts, figures and analysis
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The launch of Social Innovation Europe initiative
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Social innovation
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A Lead Market Initiative For Europe
