The EIC is pleased to invite all eligible startups to participate in our next session dedicated (specifically) to B2B SaaS solutions (Business-to-Business Software-as-a-Service) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This new study tested the feasibility of a co-creation-based model for knowledge valorisation in a European-wide setup that complements the existing university-business collaboration schemes.
After one year, how has winning the prize helped the organisations in the deployment of their innovations? Learn more.
E.T.PACK, an EIC Pathfinder project, and SENER Aeroespacial and Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) have agreed on a launch service contract.
The European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation, EISMEA and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) signed a letter of intent for co-operation.
The European Commission received 391 applications from 37 Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
10 finalists have been chosen for this year’s European Social Innovation Competition Skills for Tomorrow – Shaping a green and digital future. Save the date for the award ceremony on 8 December.
Meet the 6 applicants who made it to the the final round of the first European Innovation Procurement Awards.
21 of the most talented and inspiring women entrepreneurs working in Europe are in the shortlist for the EU Prize for Women Innovators 2021. Meet them all!
Meet the 7 finalists who are in the running to becoming the European Capital of Innovation and the European Rising Innovative City.
The first hybrid EIC Summit will take place next week, 24-25 November, and the EIC will be joined by innovators across Europe. Discover what's in store and register to join online.
The European Commission is inviting outstanding innovation leaders to apply for the position of EIC Board President. Apply by 17 December.
The European Commission announced first members of the new European Innovation Council Board.
European Innovation Council selected 56 new projects under the Pathfinder Open call.
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently launched a new initiative aimed at forging the next generation of intellectual property (IP) leaders. The Young Experts Program is designed to expose young people with high potential to the technical and policy aspects of IP.
Karanataka, Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology (ESDM) recently announced the Government aims to be the main hub for a thriving start-up ecosystem.
During the meeting which was held in Brussels on October 19, the discussions focused mainly on cooperation in addressing the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, not leaving behind the intellectual property topic by seeking further cooperation in the areas of research, technology and digital transformation.
The number of patents granted in India in the past few years has risen by a staggering 572%, from 4,227 in 2013 to 28,391 patents in 2021. Now, the Indian government is striving to bolster the country's IPR ecosystem even further.
In July 2021, the Supreme People’s Court issued the second Judicial Interpretation on new plant varieties titled the “Several Provisions on the Specific Application of Law in the Trial of Dispute Cases of Infringement on the Right to New Plant Varieties”. The 2nd Judicial Interpretation aims at strengthening the protection of breeders’ rights, while striking a balance between the interests of farmers and the protection of the rights of the breeders. In summary, the 2nd Judicial Interpretation clarifies the exceptions to plant variety protection, reverses in some cases the burden of proof from the rights holder to the infringer, establishes the infringer’s legitimate source defense and imposes measures against tampering with evidence amongst others.
Good news, as the China’s State Council approved foreigners taking Chinese patent bar exam to become patent agents. SMEs could soon expect to find foreign patent agents who can assist with drafting patent applications and handling the whole application procedure either in English or in their own language. The pilot project currently covers Beijing, Suzhou, Nanjing and Guangzhou.
