15/12/2023 – AI’s transformative impact on scientific research, agreement reached to improve research careers, new interregional funding mechanism for innovation & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 work program: less budget, overall continuity and €1.2 billion for strategic technologies
MSCA Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Concerns arise over RD&I cuts in Horizon Europe: EARTO’s warning
European Council endorses Multiannual Financial Framework Revision: president Michel’s statement
CHIPS Joint Undertaking amends work programme 2023 and opens call for pilot lines
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Commission’s Policy Brief Explores AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Science and Innovation
AI Act agreement gets mixed reaction from European tech
European Research Executive Agency: AI’s Role in Shaping Europe’s Future
Energy
Commission welcomes deal on electricity market reform
Microelectronics
Industry calls for more transatlantic cooperation in semiconductor research
Research & Innovation
2023 EU Industrial R&D Scoreboard is out
Horizon programme: a catalyst for remarkable business growth in Europe
EU countries agree on steps to attract and retain research talent
Commission publishes foresight report paving the way for Horizon Europe’s next Strategic Plan
MEPs agree position on EU Health Data Space to boost research
Concerns arise over RD&I cuts in Horizon Europe: EARTO’s warning
Concerns arise over RD&I cuts in Horizon Europe: EARTO’s warning
European Council endorses Multiannual Financial Framework Revision: president Michel’s statement
EU leaders advance accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
INESC News
Exploring INOV’s strategic engagement in ECP’s ceramic and crystal agenda
Vanguard Initiative Introduces VInnovate: A New Interregional Funding Mechanism for Innovation
INESC TEC’s robots already traverse the vineyards of Douro
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
08/12/2023 – Manuel Heitor leads the advisory group for FP10, accelerating the clean tech transition at the COP 28, €337M call for new research infrastructures & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
€337 million to fund new Research Infrastructures projects
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
ERC warns researchers on use of AI in proposals
Energy
EU Energy Days at COP28 reaffirm commitment to clean energy transition
Bioengineering
New Report: Food 2030 Research and Innovation – Pathways for action 2.0
Commission consults citizens and stakeholders on evaluation of the Nitrates Directive
Microelectronics
EU launches chips partnership with €1.7B for pilot lines
UK innovation agency lists 50 most promising emerging technologies
Research & Innovation
Manuel Heitor to lead advisory group for EU’s next research program
Study supporting the assessment of EU missions and the review of mission areas
Launch of EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups: Results of call for expressions of interest published
EU and Greenland sign strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains
United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
ELIXIR publishes its new scientific programme
INESC News
INOV spotlights IRIS Tools: advancing IoT and AI cybersecurity
INESC-ID contributes in advancing adult reading with intelligent systems
INESC TEC aims to streamline the offshore wind energy ecosystem
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
01/11/2023 – Lisbon crowned European Capital of Innovation, Canada´s association to Horizon Europe, €75.35B boost to the ERA, new energy projects for the Green Deal & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
Calls open for 2023 Innovation Fund proposals with record €4B budget
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to develop the Smart Specialization Observatory
Fighting extreme weather with extreme computing power
Energy
Commission proposes 166 cross-border energy projects for EU support to help deliver the European Green Deal
Commission sets out actions to accelerate the roll-out of electricity grids
Microelectronics
EU and India sign semiconductor memorandum of understanding
Research & Innovation
Canada to sign Horizon Europe association deal next year
No more New European Bauhaus Mission
Nature-inspired flying robots: advancements in environmental monitoring
Over €75B of the recovery funds will go to European Research Area objectives
Lisbon crowned European capital of innovation for 2023
Maria Leptin’s perspectives on university challenges and innovation
EU’s Industrial R&D Scoreboard updates
INESC News
RTP3 features INOV’s AI-integrated inspection system in RiaStone production
APPRAISE system: INOV contributes to enhancing security in public spaces through innovative technology
INESC TEC collaborates on a European project that promotes the use of algae in sustainable aquaculture
INESC TEC’s podcast among the nominees for a national award
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
24/11/2023 – EU’s decarbonization push, INESC participates in Portugal’s Blockchain initiative, Horizon Europe budget boost for R&I & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
EU Commission to spend €186 million promoting agri-food products in and outside EU in 2024
Commission opens search for technology infrastructure expert group
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Call for Contributions: EU-U.S. Trade & Technology Council’s first edition of AI terminology and taxonomy
Belgium to focus on a public sector European blockchain during its EU presidency
Europe still working with China on military and surveillance uses of artificial intelligence, report finds
EU launches new competition to give AI companies access to supercomputers
Energy
Plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
Microelectronics
As microscopic materials proliferate, ensuring they are safe is a priority
Research & Innovation
European Parliament Approves 2024 EU Budget with Boost for Research and Innovation
Council approves UK’s inclusion in Horizon Europe and Copernicus Programmes
EU lagging behind on antimicrobial resistance research
Opinion article in Science Business: The European Research Area needs a reboot
EIT lauds impact of Regional Innovation Scheme in latest report
INESC News
INESC participates at BLOCKCHAIN.PT initiative
INESC MN partners up in semiconductor consortium
INESC TEC advances autonomous vehicle perception in THEIA project
The HUB hosts EARTO meeting on EU RD&I Programmes
HUB contributes at the INESC TEC Autumn Forum
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
17/11/2023 – Horizon Europe latest calls, the €85M boost next year to reach €12.9B, the approval of the Critical Raw Materials Act & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
Horizon: €290M in funding for digital, industry and space
ERC sees rise in Starting Grant applications
Artificial Intelligence
OECD updates definition of Artificial Intelligence ‘to inform EU’s AI Act’
Study highlights AI’s economic potential amid EU regulatory focus
Energy
EU Atlantic strategy: what’s next?
Bioengineering
How can regenerative agriculture help the food system survive?
Regional Innovation Valleys for Bioeconomy and Food Systems” launch event conclusions
Research & Innovation
Horizon Europe: €12.9 Billion Boost in 2024 Budget
Commission welcomes political agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act
Paper: How regional innovation ecosystems can improve participation in the European Framework Programme for R&I
European Space Agency looks to private sector to stay competitive
Technology readiness levels are getting a reality check to ensure innovations are socially acceptable
Research Management initiative advances strategic capacities in European research organisations
INESC News
Carla Gonçalves of INESC TEC recognized among Portugal’s green visionaries
Bactometer project secures runner-up position in EIT Health
Artificial Intelligence and humans collaborate to enhance critical infrastructure security
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
10/11/2023 – Green Deal funding opportunity, tech associations call for a “CERN” of AI, INESC Lisboa: partnering for R&I & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
Green Deal funding opportunity about to close
MSCA Innovative Training Networks study: insights and recommendations
MSCA COFUND Partnership is now open
Artificial Intelligence
AI boosts maritime commerce thanks to Seaber software & BlueInvest
Data Act: MEPs to finalise new fair access and use rules for industrial data
European technology associations call for a ‘CERN for AI’
Europe overtakes US as biggest artificial intelligence research partner with China
Energy
State of the Energy Union: debate with the European Commission
European Nuclear Energy Forum 2023 discusses benefits of European Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) initiative
Bioengineering
Vineyards of the future will produce more than wine
Research & Innovation
Commission plans to boost number of Horizon association agreements
To secure raw materials, Europe turns to recycling
Commission appoints new member to the Scientific Council of the European Research Council
VTT first in Finland to agree on research partnership with NATO within new framework
Europe’s battery charge to power a green economy
Have your say in improving Erasmus+: join the Public Consultation
INESC News
INESC Lisboa in joint collaboration for innovation
INESC TEC Autumn Forum: Innovation Ecosystems – The role of interface organisations
How can wearables help to protect farmers well-being
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
03/11/2023 – EU adopts G7 AI principles, boost in clean tech budget, underway approval for research career framework, INESC joins energy transition consortium & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
Horizon Europe upcoming partnerships: Health, Safe Food Systems, and Rare Diseases
ERA Talents: nine new projects underway
Artificial Intelligence
US launches new controls to guard against AI being used to create biothreats
Commission welcomes G7 leaders’ agreement on Guiding Principles and a Code of Conduct on Artificial Intelligence
CeADAR named European Digital Innovation Hub for AI in Ireland
Energy
EU to boost funding for innovative wind energy projects
12 climate-smart technologies that could transform the way we grow food
MEPs back plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
ITER project should get political, says Christian Ehler MEP
Research & Innovation
Article: Why not try a big bang in the design of the EU regional Policy?
Communication on Enhancing the European Administrative Space
Paper on mission-oriented innovation policies in Europe: From normative to epistemic turn?
Member states near agreement on framework to improve research careers in Europe
EU strengthens its Strategic Energy Technology plan
The European Innovation Council Tech report 2023 is out
Commission launches European Defence Industrial Strategy consultation
INESC News
INESC MN and INESC-ID present five papers in Vienna
INESC ID and INESC TEC partners in a national consortium for Energy Transition
INOV´s CICLOPE initiative earns Award at FIRE INDIA Official 2023
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
27/10/2023 – New Energy Technology Plan adopted, new ground-breaking medicine partnership is launched, member states´ vision for FP10 & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
MSCA and Citizens call receives 134 proposals
Horizon Europe upcoming partnerships: Health, Safe Food Systems, and Rare Diseases
Research & Innovation
Updated Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europe’s clean, secure and competitive energy future
Launch of the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine
A Transformative EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation?
Commission publishes report on the Clean Energy Technology Observatory
Science Business exclusive: Here’s what the member states have in mind for FP10
Expert Group Publishes Insightful Focus Paper on European Research and Innovation
Universities ready to take up generative artificial intelligence, but say guidelines are needed
EU and US researchers to collaborate on integrating AI into 6G networks
Interview: AI could be an opportunity for research managers
Opinion article in Ellipse magazine: The importance of being a Research Manager
Science Business opinion article: Europe needs a CERN for artificial intelligence
Commission sets out immediate actions to support the European wind power industry
Extension of the U.S.-EU Science and Technology Agreement
INESC News
INESC ID researchers among the World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists
Partnership in innovative farming held at the HUB´s office
First Astronaut training site in Portugal
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
20/10/2023 – Commission adopts 2024 Work Programme, Parliament rejects 2024 Horizon Europe budget cut, ERC and EIC proposal deadline extensions, INESC TEC European Partnership updates & much more
In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
European Research Council extends call deadlines after Hamas attack rocks Israeli science
Horizon EU 2024 calls for proposals open with over €890 Million in EU funding
Is numerical scoring important in the evaluation of grant proposals?
Research & Innovation
The 2024 Commission Work Programme presented
Horizon Europe faces a cut as negotiations on 2024 EU budget get underway
Commission recommends carrying out risk assessments on four critical technology areas
European Parliament approves STEP plan for critical technologies
Commission report lays path to handbook on use of R&I foresight in policymaking
Futures of Science for Policy in Europe: Scenarios and Policy Implications
Results of the Regional Innovation Valleys calls are in with strong interest from Member States and Associated Countries
Commission research chief emphasizes the need to talk about the next EU research programme
Physicist Jari Kinaret named executive director of new Chips partnership
Shaping the digital transformation: EU strategy explained
MEPs call for start-ups to be treated differently from SMEs
Fate of New European Bauhaus Mission hangs in the balance
UK announces £650M fusion scheme
INESC News
HUB present at the Portuguese state visit in Brussels
INESC TEC’s Participation in ERA FABRIC Consortium Meeting to Promote ERA Hub
INOV: CICLOPE’s Vision Expands to Cávad
INESC MN Collaborates on SafeFire Project Field Tests for Firefighter Monitoring and Safet
13 INESC TEC researchers achieve global recognition as leading influencers
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops
