2nd Science|Business Sector Day: Green Deal & Climate – The road to net-zero industry
2023-09-18 14:00 - 2023-09-19 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
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The European Green Deal is arguably the biggest ambition of the current European Commission and EU leaders agree on the need to accelerate Europe’s transition to a net-zero industry. While the EU agreed to invest part of its 1.8 trillion budget euros into accelerating the transition to a more sustainable economy, it needs to get better and faster at moving tech ideas towards the marketplace. Several related questions arise, among which: How Europe’s climate policies and tools can help set the right research and investment priorities to help make it happen? What are the key priorities for climate-related research in the short and medium terms, and how can EU funding support and leverage the success of green tech incubators, entrepreneurs and international cooperation? What is the responsibility of large corporations in the process? And how can Europe reposition value chains to obtain the resources it lacks while avoiding the creation of new dependencies?
On 18 and 19 September, Science|Business will gather experts from industry, research and policy to assess the state of play in the implementation of key aspects of the plan, especially the Net-Zero Industry Act, as well as the research needed to make it happen and other challenges ahead.
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Horizon Europe - Cluster 6: “Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Brussels
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27 September 2023 – 28 September 2023
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About the event

You can watch the recording of the event on the Programme page.

Are you interested in research and innovation funding opportunities in the area of Food, Bioeconomy, Natural resources, Agriculture and Environment? Then don’t miss the Horizon Europe (HE) Cluster 6 information days about the Work Programme 2024.
The Horizon Europe Cluster 6 2024 calls for proposals, will open on 17 October 2023 with a deadline for submission end of February 2024. The 2024 Work Programme includes 75 new topics proposing over 890 million of EU funding to support the best actions.
We organize the event in a hybrid format: you may chose from joining in-person at the Charlemagne conference facility in Brussels, or you may follow the programme remotely, via the live web-streamed and interact online.
You may prepare your questions in advance and be able to ask in person or via the online platform during the event.
In addition, for those who attend in person, we will make dedicated information booths available to exchange information and obtain guidance concerning participation in Horizon Europe and concerning the application process.
Objective of the event
The overall goal of the Information days is to promote funding opportunities and to explain the call topics under the 2024 Work programme and encouraging participation.
What can you expect from this event?

You will learn about all call topics and identify those where your ideas may fit best
You will have the opportunity to learn first-hand guidance about proposal preparation and submission
You will get an insight about how the legal entity validation process works
You can ask questions related to proposal submission directly to experts in the field and have feedback
You could meet potential partners to form a consortium

Brokerage event
Are you looking for partners to build a proposal?
The brokerage event complements the Info Days with an offer of networking and matchmaking opportunities for prospective applicants.
A physical brokerage event will take place on 26 September 2023 in the Charlemagne building of the European Commission.
The main objective of the brokerage is to gather all relevant stakeholders intending to apply for funding in the Horizon Europe – Cluster 6 Calls 2024, from Europe and beyond, interested in the same topics, seeking to share new project ideas and help them to find collaboration partners.
The event is organised by the CARE4BIO project and led by National Contact Points (NCPs).
More information
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For applicants interested in finding potential collaboration partners, the CARE4BIO network provides a matchmaking portal for the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 – Calls 2024. The website will stay open for registration and matchmaking until 25th December 2023.

EU Industry Days 2023
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-06 | málaga, Málaga, Spain
The EU Industry Days are Europe’s flagship annual event focusing on key industrial policy discussions, connecting industrial frontrunners, and boosting the knowledge base of European industry.
The 2023 edition comprised a wide range of plenary and parallel sessions which focused on the main drivers, opportunities and challenges of the green, digital, and resilient transition, EU open strategic autonomy, and the integration of Ukraine into the single market.
The 2023 edition gathered 1,800 registrations from 68 nations, including over 200 speakers. During the event, participants had the opportunity to connect with new partners through matchmaking, learn from experts about EU initiatives to support industrial stakeholders with know-how and funding and access a varied exhibition showcasing new technologies and innovative solutions.
Recordings of all the sessions are now available.
You can also consult the key messages from the 2023 edittion and read the summary of discussions.

Some of our speakers

Thierry Breton

European Commissioner for Internal Market

Kerstin Jorna

Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Joost Korte

Director-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, European Commission

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Horizon Implementation Day: Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe
2023-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
About the event

You can watch the recording of the event on the Programme page.
This first part of the Horizon Implementation Day series 2023 will give you detailed information about Finding opportunities and submitting a proposal in Horizon Europe.

European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
2023-10-09 09:00 - 2023-10-12 18:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual conference dedicated to cohesion policy held in Brussels. This year, EU-funded projects managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) will join the event’s four-day agenda, bringing together researchers and specialists from various areas of expertise.
After a successful edition in 2022 – where the event reached a record number of almost 20 000 participants, 272 sessions and 528 partners – this year’s edition will continue to discuss common challenges for Europe’s regions and cities. By bringing together different socio-political actors, the event will examine possible solutions on the debate on EU cohesion policy in a wider context. This includes discussions on achieving the ambitious goals of the EU Missions by 2030 – goals REA is helping achieve through its support to over 2 400 EU-funded projects.
The European Week of Regions and Cities will also include other partner events and side events taking place in different European regions. Discover the programme, pick the event you wish to follow, and register online.

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Monday 9 October 2023, 09:00 – Thursday 12 October 2023, 18:00 (CEST)

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Monday 9 October 2023, 09:00 – Thursday 12 October 2023, 18:00 (CEST)
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English

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© European Union, 2023

The projects involved in this year’s events are funded through Horizon Europe – the EU’s research and innovation framework programme – or its predecessor Horizon 2020.
Key inclusive development strategies for Lifelong Learning
10 October 2023 09:00 – 18:30
The KIDS4ALL project develops a “buddy collaboration” (guided/intentional pairing of learners) scheme with the lifelong and life-wide dimension of learning in formal, informal and non-formal educational contexts. Children involved in the project will work on learning content related to eight Lifelong Learning competences through theoretical understanding, applied contents and interactive co-creation activities, where they will develop authorship and agency and enhance their intercultural skills. The REFUGE-ED and New ABC projects will also contribute to this event.

Citizen science and co-design tools for cities
10 October 2023 9:30-11:00
How can local communities help in creating more sustainable and liveable cities? This participatory lab will explore 10 citizen science and co-design tools that were developed as part of several EU-funded projects including JUSTNature, DivAirCity, Upsurge, I-CHANGE, Impetus, CompAir, PSLifestyle, GREEN SCENT, SOCIO-BEE and AURORA.

Climate-neutral cities by 2030: delivering results through multi-stakeholder engagement
10 October 2023 14:30 – 16:00
This workshop explores the convergence of co-creation, social innovation, social inclusion, and climate neutrality as a pathway to sustainable development. It will delve into the potential of co-creation as a means of fostering social innovation towards climate neutrality. Co-creation is a collaborative approach that encourages stakeholder participation in the design and implementation of solutions, with the objective of producing more sustainable and socially beneficial outcomes. The MOSAIC project will feature at this event.
Assessing the impact of Horizon 2020 funding on social innovation and going beyond
11 October 2023 11:30 – 13:00
Social innovation representatives from the Commission will present a report analysing the impact of Horizon 2020 funding on social innovation. This will serve as a basis for launching an open consultation on future programming and funding. Experienced project coordinators will share their experience in past and current framework programmes and their vision for the future. Participants will engage in a World Café on the future of social innovation, focusing on impact, synergies, upscaling, and new ideas. The Head of Department – Future Society, Minna Wilkki, will speak at the event.

Boosting circularity & seeking industrial-urban symbiosis through local-regional collaboration
11 October 16:30-17:30
Many cities and regions are developing circular economy strategies but are still facing challenges in their progress towards circularity. The European Commission’s Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and the Hubs for Circularity (H4C) aim to bridge this gap by facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing. This session will inform you about the services they provide to EU cities and regions and present innovative circular solutions.

Securing and restoring our waters at a regional and local level
11 October 2023 16:30 – 17:30
In this workshop, we discuss the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”. This Mission aims to protect and restore the health of our oceans and waters by combining innovative forms of governance and cooperation between regions with ways to better reach wider range of stakeholders. Representatives of regions and cities present the plans they have adopted to adhere to the Mission’s objectives. R&I outcomes to improve monitoring and detecting water pollution at the local level will also be presented. The EU-funded aqua3s project is featuring in the workshop.

Achieving Climate Neutral Cities through the Regeneration of Historic Urban Areas
12 October 9:30-11:00
The session discusses how to regenerate Historic Urban Areas in the co-creation of Climate Neutral City Contracts (CCC) for the EU Mission on Cities. A fresh new Policy Report issued by Horizon 2020 Innovation Actions CENTRINNO, T-Factor and HUB-IN will be introduced. Then policymakers, city-makers, and researchers will discuss three main operational challenges in CCC (creative spaces; temporary uses; heritage revitalisation) in peer-learning exercises.

EARTO Policy Event and Innovation Awards Ceremony
2023-10-11 13:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
The EARTO October Events 2023 will be held at the BIP – House of the Capital Region, in Brussels on 11 October 2023.
EARTO Policy Event: The 10th edition of the EARTO Policy Event aims at gathering representatives from all over the world (RTOs, EU institutions, industry as well as other key R&I stakeholders).
EARTO Innovation Awards: The 15th edition of the EARTO Innovation Awards Ceremony will present a wide range of RTOs’ work through our two categories of innovations: “Impact Delivered” and “Impact Expected”.

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Programme

EARTO Policy Event & Innovation Awards 2023

13:30 – 14:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee

14:00 – 14:10

Opening

14:10 – 14:30

Keynote Speech

14:30 – 15:45

An EU RD&I Policy Supporting Europe’s Industrial Challenges

15:45 – 16:15
Innovation Awards 2023 Ceremony

Speakers

Antti Vasara

Muriel Attané

Jane Amilhat

Salla Saastamoinen

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EARTO Policy Event & Innovation Awards Venue
The EARTO Policy Event & Innovation Awards 2023 will take place at the BIP Meeting Center in Brussels, Belgium.
Address: Rue Royale 2-4, 1000 Brussels

Making waves: Is international R&I bringing a true blue economy within reach?
2023-10-12 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In recent years, blue economy has moved steadily closer to the centre of political and policy radar screens around the world. Initially framed as the use of marine and maritime resources for economic growth, the concept has expanded over time to the sustainable management and protection of ocean, coastal and freshwater ecosystems – and along the way breathing fresh life into “nexus thinking” about the interrelationships between water, energy and food.
As a nascent framework for planetary development, blue economy holds vast potential, but it also suffers from a lack of best practices, clear governance and the limited scope and organisation of its applications to date. Unsurprisingly, the EU – along with the UN, which launched the Decade of Sustainable Oceans in 2020, and other like-minded countries – has been at the forefront of efforts to address these issues. Last year the European Commission launched one of its flagship missions under Horizon Europe to “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, signalling the blue economy’s importance for its strategies in various policy areas, ranging from energy to fisheries. The effort goes in parallel with the launch of the Sustainable Blue Economy co-funded partnership, which aims at the creation of a climate-neutral, sustainable and productive maritime economic area.
Nonetheless, navigating in the darkness is not the best approach at sea, and in this context research can provide a safe harbour. To reap the benefits coming from the marine environment, and to avoid the depletion of its resources and its ability to help in the fight against climate change, solid research, data, planning and cross-border cooperation will be crucial elements moving forward. This is already evident in some of the blue economy sectors that show the highest potential – from sustainable fishing and aquaculture, to marine renewable energy and blue biotechnologies – but is equally true in more problematic domains like deep sea mining. Yet without clear scientific evidence of the impact of new practices and technologies, the blue economy will suffer from barriers to implementation and a lack of investment. Both elements are crucial, and they may well define if the blue economy is here to stay, or just a passing wave.
Against this backdrop, what is the existing relationship between marine research, the market and policymaking? How can a closer research-industry connection ensure start-ups, innovative ideas, and entrepreneurs the right incentives from the financial sector? How can regulators be presented with a clearer view of the benefits of sustainable marine environments in the context of wider political agendas? On October 12, Science|Business will gather expert policymakers, research experts, industrial representatives and other key stakeholders to reflect on the knowledge value chains necessary to act on the blue economy’s potential.

Speakers

Szilvia Nemeth
Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission (DG RTD)

Claire Jolly
Head, Ocean Economy and Space Economy, STI Directorate, OECD

Paul Holthus
Founding President & CEO, World Ocean Council

Hannah Brocke
CSO & Co-Founder, Planblue

Antonella Calvia-Götz
Innovation Funding Advisor, Projects Directorate, European Investment Bank

Joachim Claudet
Senior Researcher & Ocean Advisor, CNRS

Jennifer Laplante
Chief Growth and Investment Officer, Ocean Supercluster Canada

Peter De Schryver
Innovations director at INVE AQUACULTURE

Eduardo Silva
Coordinator, TEC4SEA & Senior Researcher, INESC TEC

Steffen Knodt
Head of Sustainable Ocean Business Centre, Fraunhofer

Christina Abildgaard
Director, Department for Bioresources and Environmental Research, Research Council of Norway

Øyvind Fiksen
Professor and Marine Dean, University of Bergen

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Horizon Implementation Day: Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe
2023-10-17 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
About the event

You can watch the recording of the event on the Programme page.
This second part of the Horizon Implementation Day series 2023 will give you detailed information about Grant Agreement Preparation in Horizon Europe.

Horizon Europe Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society Info Day
2023-10-18
About the event

You can watch the recording of the event on the Programme page.
Under the Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” aims to meet EU goals and priorities on enhancing democratic governance and citizens participation, on the safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage, and to respond to and shape multifaceted social, economic, technological and cultural transformations.
Cluster 2 mobilises multidisciplinary expertise of European social sciences and humanities (SSH) for understanding fundamental contemporary transformations of society, economy, politics and culture. It aims to provide evidence-based policy options for a socially just and inclusive European green and digital transition and post-COVID 19 recovery. Future projects should deliver on the three intervention areas matching the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan (2021-2024):

Democracy and governance
European cultural heritage and the cultural and creative industries
Social and economic transformations

All topics under this Cluster are expected to mainstream Social Sciences and Humanities and to include a gender dimension.
Ask questions and view the topic presentations
Ahead of the event, we advise you to watch the pre-recorded presentations and to send your questions in advance via Sli.do by using #CL2INFODAY, so that they can be answered fully and in priority during the live event.

Presentation of topics for Destination Democracy and Governance
Presentation of topics for Destination European Cultural Heritage and the Cultural and Creative Industries
Presentation of topics for Destination Social and Economic Transformations
Presentation tips and next steps for applicants
Presentation on international cooperation
Presentation on gender equality
Presentation on lump sum

Brokerage Event
Do you intend to prepare a proposal addressing a topic under the upcoming calls in Horizon Europe Cluster 2?
The online brokerage event organised on 19 October 2023 will be dedicated to consortium building in Cluster 2: “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society”.
The event will include online bilateral meetings with partners interested in the same topics for the 2024 calls. Following successful registration and activation of your profile, participants can pre-arrange bilateral meetings by a user-friendly matchmaking tool.
The event is organised by the network of National Contact Points for Cluster 2, the Net4Society HE project.
Detailed information and registration
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More information

Horizon Europe strategic plan
Cluster 2 Culture, Creativity and Inclusive society work programme
Horizon Europe
Research and Innovation days
Social sciences and humanities
European Democracy Action Plan
Gender equality in research and innovation
New European Bauhaus

Webinars

Webinar: How to prepare a successful proposal in Horizon Europe (24 March 2021)
Webinar: A successful proposal for Horizon Europe: Scientific-technical excellence is key, but don’t forget the other aspects (21 April 2021)
Lump Sum Funding in Horizon Europe: How does it work? How to write a proposal? (20 October 2022)
The Gender Equality Plan eligibility criterion in Horizon Europe: Who is concerned? How to comply with it? (23 June 2022)

Past info days

Cluster 2 info day (January 2023)
European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) info day (March 2023)

Contact
Any questions? Contact the Research Enquiry Service (RES) for any general question on Horizon Europe. You can also find your National contact points or visit the FAQ section on the Funding portal.

3rd Science|Business Sector Day: Health & Life Sciences – Future-proofing medicines.
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-14 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In April this year, the European Commission issued its proposals for a comprehensive revision of the EU’s basic pharmaceutical legislation. Reflecting key lessons learned from COVID, the proposals seek to create an “innovation-and competitiveness-friendly” landscape in Europe for biomedical research and medicines development, while ensuring greater resilience and autonomy in the event of future health crises and addressing the sector’s environmental footprint.
Yet various R&D stakeholders are concerned that – in trying to strike a balance between myriad public and private sector interests – the Commission could inadvertently achieve the opposite. For example, shortening EU patent protection on new therapeutics is intended to boost patient access to medicines, but could persuade pharmaceutical companies, scientists and investors to prioritise other regions to develop and commercialise breakthrough innovations in the future. Under such a scenario, Europe’s whole health and life sciences community is likely to feel the chill, with fewer resources over time to sustain its historical excellence in fundamental research, international cooperation platforms, and global scientific leadership. Both pharmaceutical and medical technology companies are closely watching the EU’s actions on data sharing.
What ultimately emerges in terms of new directives and regulation will have a direct impact on pharmaceutical and medical technology R&D ecosystems everywhere – not just in terms of corporate investment and production planning, but also attractiveness to venture capital, public-private partnerships and top research talent, among others. And perhaps more importantly, it may influence Europe’s readiness to provide global leadership – both scientific and political – when the world is confronted with its next urgent health crisis.
On 15 November, the S|B Health & Life Sciences Day will therefore take as its central theme health innovation and the future of medicines development. It will explore the state of play at the interface between healthcare legislative and regulatory agendas and their R&D equivalents. It will also feature expert roundtables and debates on specific challenges and opportunities that will influence the next era of research-industry collaboration, including issues such as data access and sharing across borders, and the wider implications for health and life sciences in Europe.
Participants profiles

Science: Vice-rectors, deans of faculty, heads of department, institute, or lab, and senior researchers
Industry: R&D executives overseeing key projects, pipelines and partnerships, EU and Government Affairs teams
Policy: Key representatives from European institutions, national ministries, innovation agencies and international organisations

Health & Life Science Sector Day – Health innovation and the future of medicines development Public S|B conference
2023-11-15 09:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Behave 2023, the 7th European Conference on Behaviour and Energy Efficiency by the European Energy Network (EnR).
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-29 | Brussels
The event will take place in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The theme of this year’s conference will be ‘Scaling-up Behaviour Change in the light of the energy and climate crisis’. More info

Horizon Europe: FP10 and Preparing for the 2024 Annual Conference
2023-11-28 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Policy and public debates are now under way regarding the design and priorities for the EU’s successor to Horizon Europe – the 10th Framework Programme for Research – which will be at the heart of the Science|Business Annual Network Conference on February 12 & 13 next year, titled What’s on the Horizon? Framing the next 40 years of European R&I.
Against this backdrop, on November 27 Science|Business will convene members of its Network online for a first discussion of new ideas and recommendations to shape the February agenda and to develop inputs for the FP10-focused workshops that will take place in Brussels on February 12.
N.B. Participation is exclusive to representatives of Science|Business Network Members.
Read more:
Here’s what the member states have in mind for FP10

Chips Joint Undertaking Launch Event
2023-11-30 09:00 - 2023-12-01 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Brussels
The highly anticipated launch event of the Chips Joint Undertaking, a pioneering initiative in the realm of microelectronics and semiconductor technologies, is getting a date shift. Originally scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd of November 2023, the event will now take place on the 30th of November and the 1st of December 2023. The event’s location will be the Event Lounge in Brussels, Belgium.
? The Event Lounge, Brussels
? 30th November & 1st December 2023
The Chips Joint Undertaking represents a collaborative endeavor with the aim of solidifying Europe’s position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry. This initiative has been conceived in response to the growing demand for advanced chip technologies and the recognition of their strategic significance across various sectors.
Through the European Chips Act, the Joint Undertaking brings together prominent industry players, esteemed research organizations, and influential policymakers. Its primary objective is to foster synergies and drive innovation throughout the microelectronics value chain. By acting as a platform for public-private partnerships, it facilitates collaboration and knowledge exchange to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the field.
The launch event is set to be an important occasion as it marks the official inauguration of the Chips Joint Undertaking. During these two days, attendees will gain deep insights into the initiative’s objectives and strategic roadmap. It will offer a comprehensive understanding of the mission and program of the Chips Joint Undertaking.
Registration details for the event will be announced shortly. The participants are encouraged to mark their calendars and stay tuned for updates on the event agenda, notable speakers, and additional pertinent information.
Don’t let this exceptional occasion pass you by. Join us at the Event Lounge in Brussels on the 30th of November and 1st of December to witness the beginning of a transformative chapter in the world of microelectronics. Together, we can contribute to shaping the landscape of this vital industry and steer it towards a prosperous future.

Co-Designing Diamond Open Access Recommendations and Guidelines for Research Funders, Sponsors, and Donors
2023-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Science Europe is organising a co-design process to develop Diamond Open Access recommendations and guidelines for research Funders, Sponsors, and Donors (FSDs). As diamond open access initiatives gather momentum, this co-design process is a timely opportunity for FSD experts to come together and discuss how they can provide effective financial support for diamond open access.
This meeting will provide a briefing on the development of diamond open access developments in Europe and beyond, discuss opportunities and challenges for FSDs, and have a first exchange on co-designing recommendations and guidelines. Two or more workshops will be organised starting in early 2024. Draft recommendations and guidelines will be used to engage FSD leadership in the second half of 2024. Final recommendations and guidelines will be published in March 2025.
Registration is available through the ‘Registration’ link above. The co-design process is open to FSDs in Europe. Although Science Europe represents 41 public research funding and performing organisations in 30 countries, this process is explicitly also open to non-Science Europe members.
This co-design process is focussed on research funding organisations. Separate co-design processes for universities and other research performing organisations and policy makers will be organised by the European University Association and OPERAS.
Register here.

European Partnership Stakeholder Forum 2023 - from idea to impact
2023-12-05 09:00 - 2023-12-06 17:00 (Europe/Lisbon) | Brussels
EC-DG RTD, with the support of ERA-LEARN, is organising the second edition of the Partnership Stakeholder Forum in Brussels. The event will bring together the whole community of European Partnership stakeholders to discuss policy and practical aspects related to European Partnerships. It will furthermore provide avenue for networking, broadening engagement and sharing of experiences.
Objectives:

Review the state of play of implementation of the European Partnerships launched under the first Strategic Plan, as well as a first look on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe.
Present and discuss the enlargement of the partnerships portfolio under the second Strategic Plan.
Have a first exchange of views with the community at large on European Partnerships in the next Framework Programme.

On the agenda there will be a mix of plenary and parallel sessions addressing a series of relevant issues. Opportunities for networking will also be provided.
Agenda
The registration is closed.
The link to the live web-streaming is the following: https://bluepoint.clevercast.com/webcast/registration/w-pAV5rW
The streaming will start with the plenary session on 5 December 2023 at 14:00 (CET) and on 6 December 2023 at 11:15 (CET).
The live web-streaming is not available for the parallel sessions.
An interaction with the speakers or the audience will not be possible.

Strategies for R&D resilience in shifting security paradigms Public S|B Widening conference
2023-12-06 13:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
The world of science is changing fast as geopolitical tensions between east and west intensify. Science and technology organisations are less open to the world since Russia started the war in Ukraine, and China and the US engaged in a technology standoff.
This conference aims to provide insightful discussions on how security and defence developments profoundly impact research and development in the EU’s so-called Widening countries, and what policy responses are needed in order to safeguard the future of R&D in this region and beyond.

Evolving Needs: The Widening countries, located primarily in central and eastern Europe, face significant threats to their research and development sectors. Not only could we see a diversion of resources towards defence spending in general, but the R&D investments could also be routed in that direction. There’s also the pressing concern that the costs of research will increase, as cybersecurity breaches and other security challenges could require investments to fortify research infrastructures. This happens across the EU, but the impact is asymmetric in countries with below 70% of the EU GDP.
Historical and Geographic Insights: The history and geographic position of the Widening countries play a pivotal role in addressing these new challenges. The region, with its rich historical context, has often been at the crossroads of major global events. It has unique insights to offer, borne out of its past experiences in dealing with both security threats and opportunities. Furthermore, given the region’s proximity to these new areas of conflict, it now finds itself on the frontline of emerging security challenges. This places the region in a prime position to gain first-hand experiences and a more acute understanding of these new threats. By leveraging its historical insights and frontline perspective, the region can contribute valuable knowledge to addressing security challenges across the EU.

Our conference seeks to bring together experts and stakeholders from both within and outside the region to explore this dynamic landscape. Together, we aim to debate policies and strategies for adapting to the new geopolitical circumstances and shape the future of R&D in the face of growing security and defence threats across the EU.

CHIPS meets Chips: Transatlantic cooperation in semiconductor research Private S|B event in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies
2023-12-12 14:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In the fast-evolving semiconductor landscape, the United States and the European Union have embarked on substantial initiatives to bolster their semiconductor industries. With planned investments of $52.7 billion in the US through the CHIPS & Science Act and €43 billion in the EU with the Chips Act, there is great potential for groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, advanced fabrication, and transformative applications. There is also great potential in trans-Atlantic collaboration. Our high-level conference aims to clarify the goals and challenges of these programmes while also exploring how these ambitious initiatives can complement one another.
Enhanced cooperation is not without its challenges, including differing programme regulations, political objectives, and industry capabilities. Nevertheless, the dividends of trans-Atlantic cooperation are potentially immense—greater technological progress, heightened efficiencies, reduced costs, more secure supply chains, and strengthened trade and diplomatic ties. Many companies and research institutions, spanning both sides of the Atlantic, recognise these potential benefits and are actively exploring collaborative opportunities.
Our event, jointly organised by Brussels-based Science|Business news service and the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), one of America’s leading policy research institutions, offers a unique platform to discuss these opportunities publicly. Bringing together stakeholders from industry, academia, and government , this conference will be broadcast live from Brussels, reported on by the Science|Business news service and followed up with a policy paper from CSIS.
Our goal is to highlight the need and opportunities inherent in greater cooperation and begin an ongoing transatlantic dialogue that brings together European and Americans from industry, academia, and policymakers in this crucial enabling technology.

1st European Science Diplomacy Conference – Towards a European Approach to Science Diplomacy
2023-12-18 09:00 - 2023-12-19 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | madrid, Madrid, Spain
In view of the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of global challenges, pressures on global commons, the impact of emerging technologies, and not least the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, science diplomacy plays an ever-greater role, also in view of the EU’s open strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty.
In light of this, it is essential to mobilise all available tools for the EU to achieve its goals and defend its interests in a coordinated way to enhance the impact of the EU’s actions at the global level. In this regard, the Global Approach to Research and Innovation, Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world also highlights a stronger focus on science diplomacy.
In its conclusions on the Global Approach, and on the future governance of the European Research Area (ERA), the Council called for the development of a European Science Diplomacy Agenda. Consequently, discussions on science diplomacy are ongoing, both at institutional level and with relevant stakeholders, with a view of developing a framework for European Science Diplomacy.
The conference organised by the Spanish Presidency of the European Council together with the European Commission has the following objectives:
– Taking stock of the development of the European Framework for Science Diplomacy;
– Progressing the draft framework and discussing the way ahead;
– Offering space for dialogue, co-creation and participation by a broad range of stakeholders and fostering science diplomacy outreach, also beyond the EU;
– and enhancing motivation amongst science diplomacy actors to get actively involved and creating visibility for the ongoing process.
The conference will also be the occasion to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Madrid Declaration on Science Diplomacy, which has been endorsed by over 200 experts since its adoption in December 2018.
More info here.

2023 European Researchers Night
2023-12-29 | Brussels
The European Researchers’ Night is a Europe-wide public event, which displays the diversity of science and its impact on citizens’ daily lives in fun, inspiring ways.
This year, the event will take place in 26 countries on Friday 29 September 2023.
The European Researchers’ Night aims to

bring research and researchers closer to the public
promote excellent research projects across Europe and beyond
increase the interest of young people in science and research careers
showcase the impact of researchers’ work on people’s daily lives

The European Researchers’ Night attracts each year more than 1.5 million visitors in Europe and beyond.

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Take part in the events
Visit the events to meet researchers and discover the fascinating world of science in a fun and interactive environment – with family or on your own.
Children, young people and families will have the chance to meet researchers and discover research, science and innovation through a wide range of science shows, hands-on experiments, games, quizzes, competitions, exhibitions and digital activities.
Find out which events take place in your country and consult their websites for more information
Researchers: Get involved!
Are you a researcher passionate about outreach and communication on science and research?
The European Researchers’ Night is a unique opportunity to engage with citizens of all ages to raise awareness about your research and its impact on society and to put your outreach skills to practice.
Reach out to the organisers of European Researchers’ Night events taking place near you to see how you can get involved.
Consult the full list of projects and their websites for more information.

Proposals for the 2024 calls of Cluster 2
2024-01-08 14:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Dicas e informação útil para propostas ao Cluster 2, evento online que contará com a intervenção do seu Ponto de Contacto Nacional (NCP) e de participantes de sucesso, para a partilha de dicas e informação útil na reta final de preparação de propostas às calls de 2024 do Cluster 2 que têm prazo dia 7 de fevereiro de 2024. Inscreva-se aqui. Mais informação brevemente.
Evento online que contará com a intervenção do seu Ponto de Contacto Nacional e de participantes de sucesso, para a partilha de dicas a informação útil na reta final de preparação de propostas às calls de 2024 do Cluster 2 que têm prazo dia 7 de fevereiro de 2024.

Innovative Health Initiative Days for calls 6 and 7
2024-01-10 - 2024-01-16 | Brussels
Welcome to the IHI Call Days
At the IHI Call Days, you can find the information needed to put together a strong proposal, and find potential partners for your consortium.
Registration is free but it is mandatory.
IHI calls 6 and 7 – find partners for your consortium via the IHI Call Days platform
IHI plans to launch IHI calls 6 and 7 in early 2024, and the draft topics are available on the Future opportunities page of the IHI website. Although the topics are still under development, we have added the topics to this platform so that you can start networking with potential partners. All you have to do is register, create your profile and start looking for and contacting potential partners. You can also meet via the platform! More guidance on using the matchmaking part of the platform can be found here.
We are also planning info sessions on calls 6 and 7, and details will be published here as soon as they are available.
All information regarding future IHI call topics is indicative and subject to change. Final information about future IHI calls will be communicated after approval by the IHI Governing Board.
IHI call 5 – matchmaking still open
Although the IHI Call Days info and pitching sessions for call 5 are over, the platform remains open for matchmaking.
If you’re looking for partners for the IHI call 5 topics, you should also watch the pitching sessions held at the end of the info sessions.
Catch up on the IHI Call Days sessions for call 5
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) launched IHI call 5 on 27 July 2023.
Slides and recordings of all info and pitching sessions can be found on the IHI website.
Who should participate in the IHI Call Days?
Any organisation interested in participating in IHI calls for proposals! This includes (but isn’t limited to) large companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, digital, and biotech sectors; small and medium-sized companies (SMEs); mid-sized companies; universities; patient organisations; medicines regulators; health technology assessment (HTA) bodies; payers, and more
Why participate?

Get all the information you need to apply to be part of these new IHI projects.
Build your own agenda
Identify and meet potential consortium partners via the brokerage meetings, pitching sessions. If you are a consortium leader, this will help you to find specialised and qualified teams or experts to complete your consortium. If you want to join a consortium as a partner, the event will help you to find suitable project coordinators/partners.

European Innovation Council online Info Day - Work Programme 2024
2024-01-15 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels)
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2024 will be presented in this full-day online event on 15 January 2024 dedicated to potential applicants, together with an overview of the achievements under the previous work programmes

Prospective applicants for the European Innovation Council (EIC) interested in the upcoming opportunities under the Work Programme 2024 are warmly invited to join this full-day online Info Day to learn more about these opportunities, but also about the successes achieved under the previous work programmes.
High-level speakers from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission and from the European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide an overview about three main funding schemes provided by EIC:

EIC Pathfinder: for advanced research on breakthrough or game-changing technologies;
EIC Transition: for transforming research results into innovation opportunities;
EIC Accelerator: for individual companies to develop and scale up breakthrough innovations with high risk and high impact.

Dedicated sessions will present the wide range of services (access to coaches, mentors, access to global partners & innovation ecosystem) offered to all EIC-funded projects and companies by the Business Acceleration Services (BAS) and the Lump Sums as a novelty from 2024 relevant for all schemes.
The event will conclude with an overview of the free of charge support that prospective applicants can get from their EIC National Contact Points (Access2EIC network) and their local Enterprise Europe Network (EEN2EIC network) advisers.
The next day, don’t miss out on the online Info Day dedicated to the EIC Accelerator Challenges under the Work Programme 2024.
Web streaming
There is no need for registrations as the event will be web streamed live.
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Don’t miss any update on the upcoming funding opportunities under the EIC Work Programme 2024!
Follow the EIC’s on social media – EIC X (Twitter) account and EISMEA LinkedIn page – and subscribe to the EIC newsletter.

innovation | EU financing

Monday 15 January 2024, 09:00 – 17:15 (CET)

Live streaming available

Programme

15 Jan 2024, 09:30 – 10:00 (CET)
Introduction

Main Achievements of the EIC in 2023
Stéphane OUAKI, Head of EIC Department, EIC & SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Policy context & Main novelties of the EIC WP 2024
Keith SEQUEIRA, Head of Unit European Innovation Council, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD)

10:00 – 11:15 (CET)
EIC Pathfinder

Overview and application process; novelties and calls in 2024
Timo HALLANTIE, Head of Unit, EIC Pathfinder, EISMEA
Martin LANGE, Deputy Head of Unit, EIC Pathfinder, EISMEA
Q&A

11:15 – 12:00 (CET)
Lump Sums

Andreia CHICOS, Common Implementation Service, DG RTD

12:00 – 13:00 (CET)
EIC Transition

Overview and application process; novelties and calls in 2024
Viorel PECA, Head of Unit, EIC Transition, EISMEA
Marco GIORGINI, Head of Sector, EIC Tech to Market activities, EISMEA
Q&A

13:00 – 13:45 (CET)
Lunch break

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16:45 – 17:00 (CET)
Access2EIC and Closure

Valentina FIORONI, APRE

Practical information

When
Monday 15 January 2024, 09:00 – 17:15 (CET)
Languages
English
Organisers
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency | Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

Horizon Europe: Decoding the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform Private S|B Network FP Working Group webinar
2024-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Now in its final stages of approval at institutional level, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is one of the most discussed initiatives supporting the development of critical technologies in Europe. The STEP would introduce a “sovereignty seal” for projects deemed worthy of receiving EU funds, driving public and private investment towards ideas aiding the EU’s strategic autonomy agenda in technological development. But how will this work in real life? And what is the STEP’s impact on the various streams of EU funding and their planned priorities? Science|Business will discuss these and more themes with relevant EU officials in this members-only webinar.

Workshop: Oportunidade de financiamento cooperação União Europeia- União Africana
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
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A ANI, em parceria com a European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), está a organizar, dia 18 de janeiro, um workshop dedicado a apresentar e esclarecer a comunidade nacional sobre a call “The European Union-African Union Innovation Platform”.
A iniciativa está integrada no programa European Innovation Ecosystems e tem como objetivo financiar a plataforma de implementação da agenda estratégica de inovação AU/EU, envolvendo stakeholders africanos e europeus: redes de start-ups, academia, empresas, centros de I&D, ONG, instituições financiadoras internacionais, incubadoras e aceleradoras.

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INESC Winter Meeting
2024-01-25 12:00 - 2024-01-26 13:30 (Europe/Lisbon)
INESC Winter Meeting
Organised in collaboration with INESC Holding, the event is scheduled for January 25th and 26th, 2024, and it will be held in Porto. This is an internal event of the INESC group – external participants by invitation only.
The agenda is available below.
The primary goal is to bring together individuals from all five INESC institutes, fostering an environment that encourages networking, forging new connections, and collectively engaging in a forward-thinking exercise regarding the future of our research fields and the positioning of the INESC group within the European landscape.
These moments of presence and open dialogue play a pivotal role in shaping INESC’s successful European positioning. Your ideas and insights are highly regarded, and we look forward to your active participation in this event.
On January 25th there will be a welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon dedicated to collaboration, openness, and curiosity. The event will have a participatory approach, and will be guided by Dirk Stockmans, a highly experienced facilitator who has worked for the European Commission for the last 30 years.
On January 26th, a senior administration and management strategy meeting will be held. Participants will be selected by each institute administration. There is no need to register for this day.

Agenda
Thursday 25th January 2024
Venue: Alfândega do Porto
For the INESC community – from junior research positions to management and administration roles
12:00 – 13:15: Check-in and Welcome Lunch
13:30 – 14:00: Introductory session

Dirk Stockmans, event facilitator
Ricardo Migueis, Head of INESC Brussels HUB
Inês Lynce, Chair of the Management Committee of INESC Brussels HUB, President of INESC-ID

14:00 – 15:35: Collective Storytelling harvesting with Charlotte Andersdotter & Massimo Busuoli.
Main question: How to achieve structural success in EU R&I ?

Charlotte has dedicated most of her career to research, innovation, and industrial development. She served as Director of ERRIN, Policy Officer at the European Commission and Director of the Brussels representation of RISE institutes, is the International Director and Head of Office at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
Massimo brings extensive experience in EU affairs. After 15 years as Director of the Brussels office of ENEA – Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development , he is the Director of the Office of NTNU in Brussels, SG of the European Ocean Research and Education Alliance and member of the board of EARMA.

15:35 – 16:00: Coffee break
16:00 – 17:45: Building future stories: What is the success story you will be telling in 2030? – World Café Method:
Thematic breakouts with members from different institutes.
Thematic areas:

Power and Energy Systems
Advanced Computing
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Advanced Communications Systems and Technology
Electronic systems, Microelectronics and Optoelectronics
Bioengineering and Health Technologies
Systems Engineering and Management
Transversal areas

17:45 – 18:00: Conclusion of the meeting

Dirk Stockmans, event facilitator
Ricardo Migueis, Head of INESC Brussels HUB

18:00 – 20:00: Cocktail and social activities: Tech demos, E-Poster Gallery, and INESC TEC Jazz Band

Tech demos: INESC institutes will showcase their capabilities and expertise through technological demonstrations.
E-Poster Gallery: Featuring over 30 scientific posters highlighting the diversity of ongoing projects within the INESC group.
INESC TEC Jazz Band: A musical interlude by the INESC TEC Jazz Band, formed ten years ago by five colleagues who shared a passion for music and worked together.

20:00 – 22:00: Buffet dinner

Friday 26th January 2024
Venue: Auditório A, INESC TEC
For administrations and other senior positions only
08:45-09:00: Welcome coffee
09:00 – 09:20: Opening and Setting the Stage

Inês Lynce, Chair of the Management Committee of INESC Brussels HUB, President of INESC-ID
Arlindo Oliveira, President of the INESC Holding
Ricardo Migueis, Head of INESC Brussels HUB, event moderator

09:20 – 10:20: Keynote Speeches

EU Research and Innovation Trends: Provide insights into current and future trends in EU R&I. EU positioning of INESC institutes. – Inês Lynce
Funding Landscape Post-2027: Discuss the expected changes in funding, particularly post-Horizon Europe and the Recovery and Resilience Plan. – José Carlos Caldeira
Conditions for success: Discuss what are the institutional conditions needed to achieve success in EU R&I funding. How can we have a bigger impact together, while maintaining our autonomy as institutes? – Ricardo Migueis

A Q&A session will follow each keynote speech.
10:20 – 10:40: Coffee break
10:40-12:00: Strategic roundtable discussions

Round 1: EU positioning of INESC institutes. Host: Inês Lynce, support: Sílvia Castro
Round 2: Adaptation to new funding realities: scenarios for the new reality post-2027. Host: José Carlos Caldeira, support: Francisco Afonso Azevedo
Round 3: Conditions for success. Host: Ricardo Migueis, support: Mariana Santos

12.20 – 12:30: Conclusions and next steps
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch and introduction to the training “Corporate Governance: Board Development”
13:30 – 17:30: In-room training

Horizon Europe: Collaborative Research in a Nutshell - Weekly Webinar Series
2024-02-08 - 2024-03-12 | Online
This mini-webinar series will shed light on different aspects of the proposal preparation process for collaborative projects in the thematic clusters of Horizon Europe through weekly, short introductory seminars. The aim is to highlight specific elements of proposal preparations including:

Strategic Preparation and Network Building for Involvement in Horizon Europe: Thursday, 8 Feb. 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET
Time Planning for Proposal Preparation: Thursday, 15 Feb. 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET
How to Read a Call Topic: Thursday, 22 Feb. 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET
Proposal Template and Evaluation: Thursday, 29 Feb. 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET
Impact in Horizon Europe: Thursday, 7 March 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET
Budget planning: Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 13.30-14.15 CET

The series of events is directed at researchers interested in applying for Horizon Europe collaborative project grants and who would like to understand the key ingredients of successful proposals. The webinars will be held in English, participants can choose to take part in the whole series or only individual webinars.
Based on KoWi’s mandate, the target group of the event are researchers / research managers working at German universities, research institutes or other public organisations. We reserve the right to admit/reject registrations accordingly.
Please register here.

TRUST-AI | 1st Webinar on Genetic Programming
2024-02-08 16:00 - 16:45 (Europe/Brussels)
On February 8th, at 15:00 (GMT), there will be a webinar on genetic programming, in the scope of the TRUST-AI project. These artificial intelligence methods are being used to generate models which can be inherently explainable.
Peter Bosman leads the Evolutionary Intelligence group of CWI, a top evolutionary computation research group, and in this webinar will present GP-GOMEA, a state-of-the-art genetic programming algorithm, and how it is being utilized to solve different problems in multiple sectors, such as healthcare.
To sign up, please fill in the form.

Rethink, reform or replace: How should the EU approach the design of FP10? Private S|B Network series of workshops
2024-02-12 13:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
Although more than four years away, the public debate has already begun regarding the structure and orientation of the EU’s next Framework Programme for Research. On February 12, Science|Business will convene a series of in-depth workshops and debates, exclusively for members of its international Network, to develop concrete ideas about how to address some of the key issues which have emerged during Horizon Europe, and which will undoubtedly influence strategic decisions regarding its successor.

Preliminary agenda

Programme

12:00 Registration and buffet lunch
12:45 Welcome, Context & Objectives
13:00 PARALLEL WORKSHOPS I
Member-only discussions to develop ideas / sharpen recommendations around:
Workshop 1: The programme problem
With new R&I funds and programmes proliferating outside the Framework Programme, and Horizon’s budget constantly under threat of being raided, is the idea of a comprehensive, one-size-fits all Framework Progamme still valid? Or is it time to invent a totally different structure for R&I funding?
Workshop 2: The synergies problem
Should Framework Programmes promote science and tech excellence, or European cohesion? Horizon Europe tries to have it both ways – but few are happy with the results, and synergies between R&I and cohesion funds seem as elusive as ever. Is it possible to have it both ways, and if so how?
Workshop 3: The selection problem
With AI already transforming the funding landscape, and the wasted resources of failed applications a longstanding but growing concern, should we rethink the entire grant assessment and allocation process? After 40 years of frustration, can anybody come up with a fairer, simpler way of doing things?
14:15 COFFEE BREAK
14:45 PARALLEL WORKSHOPS II
Member-only discussions to develop ideas / sharpen recommendations around:
Workshop 4: The defence problem
As the world gets scarier, security is rising in national priorities everywhere, but questions persist about the EU’s role in developing new military and dual-use technologies. Against this backdrop, what would be the best way to structure defence R&I – inside or outside the FP, or left alone to member-states and alliances?
Workshop 5: The partnerships problem
Despite years of prodding, big European companies still spend less on R&D than US or Chinese counterparts. Meanwhile, Europe’s large-scale industry-led initiatives have become leviathans, with SMEs and others struggling to access them. So is there a better way to organise public-private cooperation than partnerships, and what else could revitalise corporate R&I?
Workshop 6: The international problem
With geopolitical tensions rising, strategic autonomy has become a policy meme in Brussels – yet the EU is also seeking new Framework agreements with countries far from Europe. Should FPs be Europe-first or a tool for international diplomacy? Can these seemingly contradictory goals be reconciled?
16:00 Transition break
16:15 Plenary session – Preparing for FP10: How can research and industry support the COM in planning for the future?
2024 will be a pivotal year for Europe, thanks to Parliamentary elections and the appointment of a new Commission – but with political mandates and the implications for R&I as yet unknown, which foundations need to be laid now to prepare for 2025 and beyond? In this closing plenary, current EU representatives and Science|Business Network leaders will discuss the way forward and how R&I organisations can most effectively contribute.
17:15 Close of session

What’s on the Horizon? Framing the next 40 years of European R&I
2024-02-13 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Brussels) | Brussels
In 2024, the EU will reach an important milestone: the 40th anniversary of the launch of its first Framework Programme (FP) for research. On the occasion of its annual Network conference, Science|Business – which will more modestly celebrate 20 years of its own existence – will convene international leaders from across the science, technology and innovation spectrum to take stock of what the FPs have delivered to date, analyse their impact on Europe and on global R&D cooperation, and discuss future directions for the EU in science and technology.
Among the central themes to be addressed: As the EU institutions and member-states begin their deliberations on what will succeed Horizon Europe, how should the Framework Programme evolve in its 10th edition, and is the current approach the best in the long run? Is Europe ready to invest what it takes to remain a global leader in critical technology domains? Can policy and regulation keep pace with breakthrough science and drive innovation in industrial R&D ecosystems? What will the world look like 40 years from now, and what will be the role of science and technology in ensuring the planet remains a safe, clean and healthy place to live? And given current geopolitical trends, how to ensure that the world continues to work together on R&I and not follow divergent paths?
On February 12-13, join us in Brussels and online – along with past, current and possibly future architects of the Framework Programme – for a celebration of the EU’s journey to date, and more importantly a forward-looking exploration of what the next four decades may hold.
