You’d be forgiven for thinking that the documents accompanying shipping containers are always accurate. But you would be wrong — discrepancies are frequent. EU-funded research suggests that a system of trusted trade lanes could address this problem and the associated business and security concerns.
By 1 December 2014 the first 100 calls had closed. What can we tell about the popularity of the programme, the success of SMEs, the degree to which the programme has attracted newcomers - both as participants and as expert evaluators - the proportion of women experts and the speed with which contracts have been signed? See this new page to find out more!
This year the theme for the conference is Global Outreach: Enabling Cultures and Diversity in Research Management and Administration. This theme reflects the growing need and ambition to reach out and get connected and work together globally. Cooperating not only in the field of scientific research & innovation and higher education but also in the field of research management and administration.
End of 2014 the first Horizon 2020 projects were signed. Since then almost four thousand more have been added.
As announced by President Juncker on 13 May 2015, the European Commission intends to set up a new Scientific Advice Mechanism ("SAM"). The mechanism will support the Commission with high-quality, timely and independent scientific advice for its policy-making activities.
For three decades, the EU Framework Programmes have been funding breakthroughs across Europe. RTD’s Horizon Magazine looks at the people and events that have helped shape European research policy, taking you behind the scenes during the pivotal moments from the last 30 years of research funding. These articles have been brought together into a special Horizon supplement to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Framework Programmes.
Horizon 2020 has started, a new game with new rules. What are the experiences so far? What has improved? What new obstacles and challenges have appeared? Are there already best practices we can learn from?
With the support of the European Research Council (ERC) "Proof of Concept" grants, 59 researchers in Europe will now get the chance to turn their inventions into viable products.
What would you do if a toxic gas cloud were released during an industrial accident in your area? How would you find out about the risks and how to respond, if necessary? EU-funded researchers have developed the foundations of a new multi-channel public warning system for natural and man-made disasters that could help save lives.
This short video animation will guide you through the first steps you will need to take to apply to Horizon 2020.
Find out more about Horizon 2020 in this three minute animation clip which will give you a general overview of the programme specifics.
An information day on the first three H2020 calls under the societal challenge "Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens" will take place on 1 April 2014 in Brussels. Detailed call information, new H2020 features and networking opportunities for potential applicants are on the agenda. Registration for the event is open until 25 March, but will close when the number of participants reaches 300.
The EU-funded project BRIDGE has developed a software package to help emergency workers efficiently respond to disasters, save more lives and protect infrastructure.
For the emergency services, communicating quickly can save lives, particularly in complex incidents involving more than one service. Police, fire fighters and other first responders from around Europe could soon be communicating across seas and borders much more effectively, thanks to an innovative and secure web-based platform developed by EU-funded researchers.
The Conference takes stock of the progress of the EU Cybersecurity strategy, in the first year after its adoption. It will provide information on the state of play of the implementation of the five main priorities of the Strategy and showcase highlights of the main actions in the Strategy.
Open Government, engagement of young people, open participation, emerging technologies in the public sector, innovative mobile eGovernment, privacy, cloud of public services...
What is our vision of the societal challenge around Public Services? Which are the funding opportunities for these topics in the recently launched Horizon 2020 framework programme?
Mechthild Rohen, Head of the Public Services Unit in DG CONNECT speaks about this. Enjoy this short video.
Information Day presenting ICT-enabled Public Sector Innovation in the new EU framework programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020.
Based on advanced optic technology, device can detect quantities of less than 1 mg of explosives at a 20-metre distance.
In recent years we’ve seen face, voice and fingerprint identification software move from Sci-Fi films into real life affordable devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
