In the context of the launch of the Fast-Track to Innovation programme, EASME is working on creating a new pool of experts for the evaluation of the project proposals that should take place in February/March, June/July and October/November 2018.
Around two thirds of aviation accidents are caused by pilot errors who have to translate information from the control panel into a 3D environment. Aeroglass' head-mounted display shows the information in the lenses and help pilots visualise the information in 3D in real-time in front of them. SME Instrument supported Aeroglass has been nominated for the Innovation Radar Prize! Get ready to support them and vote.
You are cordially invited to join us in Valencia from 8 to 9 November for the 2nd edition of the #GROWyourREGIOn conference: Boosting Smart Interregional Collaboration through Clusters.
The IMPACT Connected Car project will create through two open calls for project proposals a portfolio of 64 disruptors of the connected car industry. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 January 2018.
Innovation, marine litter, cooperation in the Mediterranean – these are the main areas supported by a new call funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. With a total budget of €14.5 million.
The new Horizon 2020 draft work programme for Innovation in SMEs for 2018-2020 is available. Check out what this means for SME Instrument and Fast Track to Innovation.
Gait is one of the important daily activities affected in stroke survivors. HANK is using a grant from Horizon 2020 Fast Track to Innovation to create an exoskeleton that allows people who have suffered a stroke or spinal cord injuries and consequently lost the use of their lower limbs to stand, walk and sit down – like a second spine.
SME Instrument is substantially broadening the offer of free business acceleration services that will help you get connected with business partners and investors, network with the right people for your business and bring on new learning opportunities. One of the first matchmaking events we are inviting you to join is MEDICA - the world's largest event for the medical sector, taking place in Düsseldorf Germany on 12-14 November 2017.
This year has got off to a flying start for the SME Instrument with more innovative companies joining our portfolio, more private investment attracted and more exits than ever before. Here are the results so far for 2017 for the SME Instrument.
SME Instrument is substantially broadening the offer of free business acceleration services. From 14-16 November 2017 we have the pleasure of inviting you to Smart City World Expo Congress in Barcelona - the world’s leading event for smart cities projects in the context of urban development.
The SME Instrument business acceleration services have kicked-off and we are proud to present you the first pitching and networking event with a large company. As part of our offer for companies funded under the SME Instrument, you can participate to a Company Day hosted by SynerLeap - an innovation hub powered by global leader in industrial technology ABB.
The Overseas Trade Fairs (OTF) programme – the internationalization support scheme of the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument - organised the participation of 15 SME Instrument companies to TechInnovation 2017 on 19 and 20 September in order to impulse their ambitious plans to scale-up on the global market.
In the context of the launch of the Fast-Track to Innovation programme, EASME is working on creating a new pool of experts for the evaluation of the project proposals that should take place in February/March, June/July and October/November 2018.
On 22 September 2017, the INCluSilver project published a call for provision of financial support to third parties whereby €2.8 million will be distributed. Through this call, INCluSilver will provide up to €60.000 per SME through innovation vouchers, IPR vouchers and travel vouchers, to support innovative ideas.
About a third of Europe's drinking water seeps away before it even reaches the consumer. Today, utility companies battling the loss have little access to the sort of smart technology that routinely flies planes, controls energy networks or assists delicate surgery. From January 2018, LIFE funds will help explore how remote-controlled motors for water valves can spot and contain distribution system leaks, in a project that could set new standards for water conservation.
Registrations are open! This 3-day event will take place on the 23, 24 & 25 October 2017 in Brussels. Day 1 introduces the overall policy background, the overall Energy Work Programme 2018-2020, and covers Global Leadership for Renewables, Decarbonisation of Fossil Fuels and cross-cutting issues; Day 2 presents Smart Cities & Communities and Energy Systems; and Day 3 covers Smart and Efficient Energy. Two brokerage events are also offered to give you plenty of opportunities to network. Register today!
The CLEAR project has helped close to 100,000 consumers and triggered more than 27,000 renewable energy installations with lower cost than normal thanks to group purchasing. Their online platforms act as one-stop-shops for consumers in Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and The Netherlands. The Italian approach casarinnovabile.it has won the Ministry of Economic Development prize 'Italy in Class A' on best information on sustainable energy to consumers.
A recent LIFE platform meeting in Barcelona on urban climate action gave 33 participating LIFE projects a great networking opportunity. It produced important lessons relating to policy, stakeholder engagement and project replicability.
Do you sing under the shower but feel like you lack an audience for your improvisations…? EU-funded Doremir app can help you immortalise your opuses by translating them into written scores that you can share instantly on social media. The ScoreCloud Express app listens to your melody, instantly writes it out in musical notation and allows you to share the written music via social media websites or email.
Graphenea announces the opening of its new graphene oxide (GO) pilot plant with 1 tonne per annum production capacity. The production capacity is multiplied by 20 times compared to capabilities before the pilot plant, allowing for development and industrial scale supplies.
