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In this Morning Brief we start with the new episode of “The Insider” continuing our miniseries on Deep Tech with Stéphane Ouaki from the European Innovation Council. We also discuss the recommendations for the implementation of an EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructures and let you know of two events coming up, the Workshop on European Health Data Space and Nordic Commons project and COMPIE’2022, focused on Counterfactual Methods for Policy Impact Evaluation.
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In today's Morning Brief:
In today’s Morning Brief:
Deep Tech and Horizon Europe – with Stéphane Ouaki (European Innovation Council)
How important is deep tech for the European Commission? And why? How is the EC going to promote deep tech in Horizon Europe? How does it relate to the digital transition, green deal and health priorities at EU level? These are the core questions that we talk about in the third episode of the Inside Deep Tech series of podcasts, produced by Science Business in partnership with the INESC Brussels HUB.
Listen to all the episodes and subscribe here!
Recommendations for the Implementation of an EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructures (EARTO and JRC)
As technology infrastructures (TIs) are critical enablers for the European research, development and innovation ecosystems, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) recommend a pan-European, agile and sustainable environment for their development, accessibility and governance, within the framework of a dedicated EU strategy. Part of this work was developed under the EARTO Task Force on Technology Infrastructures, in which the HUB participated actively and contributed to the report as recognised in the acknowledgements.
Importantly, this is a key issue for INESC and will be a key issue in the French Presidency of the EU that has just started. We will be paying a close eye on it. For now, enjoy the two documents recently published:
- JRC Policy Brief: Towards the Implementation of an EU Strategy for Technology Infrastructures
- JRC-EARTO Report: Towards the Implementation of an EU Strategy for Technology Infrastructures
The two documents are also available in the HUB Private Area in EU R&I document repository » EU R&I Policy » Technology Infrastructures.
Workshop on European Health Data Space and Nordic Commons project
The HUB has been invited to this event as part of the network of Brussels based representations (IGLO). We will get an insight into the preparations of the European Health Data Space, what is to be expected and the next steps. In addition, we will get a presentation of the Nordic Commons project, initiated by NordForsk and aiming at creating a secure digital infrastructure for health data.
Participants: Hugo van Haastert, Policy officer at the European Commission, DG Santé, Unit B.3, European Reference Networks and Digital Health
Maria Nilsson, Special Adviser NordForsk
Please register via the link here. The Zoom link becomes available when registered, and it will also be shared via e-mail before the event.
EU overachieves 2020 renewable energy target
At EU level, the share of gross final energy consumption from renewable sources reached 22% in 2020. This is two percentage points above the target level for 2020 which is a major achievement and an important milestone in the EU’s path towards climate neutrality by 2050.
If you’re interested in reading data on renewable energy by Member States in 2020 make sure to click on this study published by Eurostat yesterday here.
Counterfactual Methods for Policy Impact Evaluation – COMPIE’2022
The Counterfactual Methods for Policy Impact Evaluation 2022 has released a call for papers for this year’s event. The aim of COMPIE, as part of the European Commission’s Knowledge for Policy platform, is to bring together practitioners and academics to discuss developments in the theory and the applications of counterfactual methods for policy impact evaluation.
For more information and to access the COMPIE 2022 call for papers, make sure to access this page.
€60.5 million available to reform and enhance the European R&I system
A new call for proposals by the European Commission’s European Research Executive Agency wants to fund projects under Horizon Europe that can reform and enhance the European R&I system is open until 20 April.
The applications will be evaluated by independent experts selected by the European Research Executive Agency, on behalf of the European Commission. Evaluation results should be available in the third quarter of 2022. Successful project proposals will be invited to sign a grant agreement and start in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Make sure to check out the topics the call wants to enhance and how to apply by clicking this link.
Finland to build testing platform for clean energy innovations
The country’s VTT Technical Research Centre is investing €18 million in a new centre for piloting carbon neutral innovations for transport and industry, to be completed in the city of Espoo in 2024.
The goal is to give companies a space to scale innovation to the market in hydrogen, clean and energy-efficient transport, industry and built environment sectors, facilitating the transition towards clean energy domestically and enabling exports.
“We will have people working on things like the interplay of traffic, households, industry and energy production in the energy system of the future, all under one roof,” said Jussi Manninen, executive vice president at VTT. “The development of winning solutions requires close cooperation between industry, start-ups and research actors, and the piloting centre will provide a good framework for that.”
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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