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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Chapters are critical in fostering collaboration among national CoARA member organisations and supporting them in their implementation of the commitments outlined in the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment. For the first time, high-level representatives of National Chapters and interested parties in setting up a CoARA National Chapter, are coming together at the CoARA National […]
We are delighted to announce that the European Commission in collaboration with the Belgian Presidency of the Council is organising a workshop on “Access conditions to Technology Infrastructures” on 27th February 2024. The workshop is organised at Wallonie-Bruxelles International, Place Sainctelette 2, 1080 Brussels. Join us in person or online in charting the course for […]
Organised for the first time in 2024, European Ocean Days will be a week of events related to European maritime topics. It will cover, on separate days over the week, the EU Mission Ocean and Waters, future priorities for Europe’s seas, blue innovation and investment opportunities, as well as ocean literacy activities. The event includes: the Mission Ocean & […]
In a move towards the simplification of R&I grant implementation, the EC has introduced (among other measures) lump sum funding in Horizon Europe. While the original intention was to reduce administration and financial errors, the launch of the methodology was hampered by real-life circumstances. The energy crisis and the subsequent inflation in costs of living […]
On March 14, Science Business will host DG RTD’s Anna Panagopoulou, Director for ERA and Innovation, for a closed-door conversation on the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). The discussions around STEP have left many in doubt about the perspective of this initiative and its impact on research funding, with the proposed €10 billion in […]
The last 40 years have demonstrated that both military and civilian populations could be exposed to highly hazardous CBRNE agents following conflicts, natural outbreaks and disasters, industrial incidents or terrorist attacks. Worldwide, researchers, responders and industrial capacities have been commited to provide adapted response to these challenges. Building on the success of the first 5 […]
Unlock Your Company’s Potential at the EIC Summit: Investor Day on Sustainability & Deep Tech on 19 March 2024 Rita Catalao 3 minutes Calling all trailblazers in sustainability and deep tech! The European Innovation Council (EIC) invites you to seize a unique opportunity at the upcoming EIC Summit. If you're an EIC Fund-selected beneficiary, this […]
The Research and Innovation Week (R&I Week) will take place between 18 and 21 March 2024 both, online and physically in Tour & Taxis (Brussels, Belgium). Celebrating the 40-year journey through the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes, the R&I Week 2024 will debate the future of R&I and shape the contribution to EU political priorities, in particular the EU Tech Sovereignty and Competitiveness. The […]
