Nine projects, representing more than 20 Horizon 2020-funded projects managed by REA, showcased the impact of their research on nature-based solutions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress on 3-11 September. Learn more about their impact and participation in the Congress.
Organic Farm Knowledge is the winner of the UN Digital Excellence in Agriculture title, in category 2: Capacity development and empowerment. The Organic Farm knowledge is an online platform promoting knowledge exchange among organic farmers and advisor, offering scientifically validated and accessible agricultural knowledge.
The project Hydrousa has received the Prima WEFE Nexus award. The prize rewards research teams successfully implementing combined management practices of water, food, energy and ecosystems resources in the Mediterranean. Earlier this year, Hydrousa’s circular business models in water scarce areas received the Mediterranean Climate Change Adaptation Awards, in the category of ecosystems preservation & nature-based solutions.
An old cement factory transformed into ‘La Fábrika de toda la vida’, an inclusive & participatory cultural space in Badajoz, wins the New European Bauhaus Award. The winner is an Observatory Case supported by Horizon 2020 project Open Heritage, which is managed by REA.
This year, the workshop focused on Environmental Observations-based solutions to support the European Green Deal in the areas of agriculture, biodiversity, climate, disasters prevention, forests protection, and water management. The recordings and presentations are now published.
On 15 October, seven Horizon 2020-funded projects, managed by REA, were showcased at the Farm to Fork session dedicated to research. They are funded under the Horizon 2020 EU Green Deal call to tackle some of the food systems challenges as part of the EU Farm to Fork strategy.
Restoring soil health is one of the priorities of the EU. We are looking for projects making society understand that clean water, healthy food & biodiversity depends on healthy soil. Submit your proposal for Horizon Europe funding by 20 September.
The Horizon Europe 2022 calls for proposals open on 28 October. Potential applicants are invited to attend this event to learn how to prepare a quality project proposal, and to meet potential cooperation partners. Full programme is available and registration is open.
Applicants to the seven calls have requested over three times more the total budget available. Evaluations start this week, and the successful projects will be communicated before March 2022.
The LASIG-TWIN project twinned Romanian researchers with colleagues from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to investigate the potential benefits of laser ignition techniques. Designed for the combustion engine, laser ignition is an eco-friendly alternative to spark ignition that could make vehicles - as well as factories, power stations, and space transportation - more energy efficient. Further information is available in English and in Romanian.
The European Research Executive Agency is now on LinkedIn. Follow us for updates on Horizon Europe funding opportunities, events and project results, as well as opportunities to work as an expert evaluator.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen visited two Centres of Excellence as part of her tour of European capitals. At the KIOS Research and Innovation Centre in Cyprus and the Baltic Biomaterials Centre in Latvia von der Leyen met with researchers, observed their research in action and examined the EU-funded facilities.
Which countries are eligible for funding under the Widening Participation and Spreading Excellence programme? What are the deadlines for submissions? Need support with your application? All this information, and more, is now available on REA’s website! Check it out!
A large number of proposals were submitted for the first calls of Horizon Europe - Teaming for Excellence (Stage 1) and Horizon Europe - Twinning for Western Balkans. The deadline for submissions was on the 5th of October.
The European Research Executive Agency received a total of 378 project proposals under the Horizon Europe Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society programme by the call deadline, on 7 October 2021.
The European Research Executive Agency is now on LinkedIn. Follow us for updates on Horizon Europe funding opportunities, events and project results, as well as opportunities to work as an expert evaluator.
The COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the digital and green transitions, have deeply affected the way we work. Find out about 11 EU-funded projects - managed by the European Research Executive Agency - that address the workplace of the future in this new Cordis Results Pack.
The EU-LAC Museums project won the Europa Nostra Ilucidare special prize on 23 September. The project, funded by Horizon 2020 and managed by the European Research Executive Agency, brings together an international team of 35 museum professionals, researchers and policy makers across the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has taken over the space research part of Horizon Europe Cluster “Digital, Industry and Space”.
Discover the virtual R&I exhibition with more than 100 innovative research projects funded by the EU. Look for them in the Panoramas on city, environment, food and agriculture, green manufacturing and industry. The exhibition was launched as part of the 2021 European R&I Days.
