The first evaluation of Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Innovation Launchpad actions under the European Innovation Council pilot withheld 25 proposals. These will now receive an invitation for grant agreement preparation.

The Future and Emerging Technologies Open CSA project EFFECT has been recognized for its dynamic and informative website by being among the finalists in the .eu Web Awards.

The EU Vice President and Commissioner for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes visited the ENISA premises in Athens for the first time on Thursday 9 January. The objective was to obtain an overview of the Agency's operations and to learn more of its Work Programme for 2014.