Horizon Impact Award 2020 contest opens: apply by 2 April 2020
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date: 24/02/2020
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Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: "With this award, we want to highlight how EU-funded research can benefit citizens and society. We will put the spotlight on projects that have impact on the economy, environment or policymaking. I look forward to seeing many excellent examples of how EU-funded research makes a difference to our daily lives."
The contest is open only to FP7 and Horizon 2020 projects that are closed and that can provide proof of their impact. Each of the five winners will receive €10 000.
The contest is open for applications until 2 April 2020, and the winners will be announced at the European Research and Innovation Days in Brussels in September 2020.