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02/02/2022: Deep tech in the agrisector, , Digital Identitity, Research Infrastructures, Ethics in ERC, Lump sum funding and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Deep Tech in the Agrisector – a podcast episode with Armando Fernandes (INOV);
– ICRI – International Conference on Research Infrastructures;
– Ethics in ERC projects, Seminar, 17 February;
– Member States break European Innovation Council’s work programme deadlock;
– Renewables on the rise, coal continuously falling;
– Plans for lump-sum funding in Horizon Europe move forward amid scepticism;
– Digital Identity: Leveraging the SSI Concept to Build Trust;
– Identification and assessment of existing and draft EU legislation in the digital field;
– Turning harmful CO2 into useful chemicals;
– High electricity prices, renewables and windfall profits – all paid for by EU citizens.

01/02/2022: Freedom and independence of R&I, European Health Data Space, Climate change is citizens’ main priority in EU reforms and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Freedom and independence of R&I – The Insider Weekly episode;
– INESC Brussels Hub participates in IGLO Open on European Health Data Space (EHDS) and the Nordic Commons Project;
– Survey to evaluate environmental requirements for future EU-funded bio-based demonstration and flagship projects;
– International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre Innovation Challenge 2022;
– European Commission and IOC UNESCO join forces for stronger ocean literacy in Europe;
– Climate change is citizens’ main priority in EU reform agenda.

31/01/2022: Horizon Europe twinning call, EU Soil Mission Board, EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Europe’s energy and climate security policy.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Horizon Europe twinning call receives 391 proposals;
– Call for applicants to join the EU Soil Mission Board;
– EU Members push to get EIC investment fund moving, breaking policy deadlock;
– Biodiversity: EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
– UK Government launches new scheme for technologies producing hydrogen from biomass;
– The missing element of Europe’s energy and climate security policy;
– Launch of the stakeholder community of practice on the smart use of intellectual property.

28/01/2022: “The Insider” – new episode, Horizon Europe Cluster 6 presentation, Research Assessment process, Innovative Health Initiative

In today’s Morning Brief:
– “The Insider” – new episode with Inna Braverman, co-founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power
– Horizon Europe – Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment) Presentation and Consultation
– EU to go ahead with reform of its research assessment process in the face of scepticism
– Guidelines on State aid for Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy 2022
– Horizon Europe gets a lukewarm welcome from researchers
– €800 million new European Biodiversity Partnership to spearhead protection of earth’s biodiversity
– €2.4B Innovative Health Initiative kicks off
– Europe holds its own in supercomputer race
– 7th Plenary meeting of the African Union-European Union High-Level Policy Dialogue for Science, Technology and Innovation

27/01/2022: Gulbenkian Science Institute open call, Webinar on Horizon Europe, Energy Infrastructure Investment, US to lure STEM talent from overseas.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Gulbenkian Science Institute opens calls for Group Leaders;
– Webinar: Horizon Europe – Quick guide to tackle gender dimension and cross-cutting issues;
– Renewable Energy on the rise: 37% of EU’s electricity;
– US launches measure to lure STEM talent from overseas;
– EU invests over €1 billion in energy infrastructure in support of the Green Deal;
– Commission appoints members of the European Group in Science and New Technologies;
– Europe needs a strategy for seasonal energy balancing.

26/01/2022: “The Insider” – new episode out, Science|Business event on Horizon Europe, Conference on the Future of Europe, Erasmus+.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– “The Insider”- new episode with Christoph Beuttler;
– Horizon Europe: The first assessment;
– Member States urged to convene for discussions on supporting young researchers;
– Future of Europe: people’s ideas for democracy and the planet;
– Universities call for support adapting to new Erasmus+ programme;
– European Investment Bank boosts COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to countries in need;
– Webinar: Avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs in Horizon 2020 grants.