21/12/2023 – EU budget uncertainty, the French research revamp, HUB’s new AI Report, 2023 rewind in R&I & much more

In today’s Morning Brief:
Funding
EU launches €84M calls to strengthen AI and cybersecurity
EU Blue Champions: advancing ocean recovery projects with EIB support
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
AI in Science: evolving regulations and opportunities for INESC Institutes – insights from the HUB’s Intelligence Report
AI disruption: empowering boards to navigate strategic evolution
European Research Council issues warning on AI’s use in grant applications
Energy
New Wind Charter and national wind pledges underline ambition for wind power in Europe
Robotics
Robotics transform: opening opportunities for European factories with flexible materials
Research & Innovation
2023 Knowledge Valorisation campaign – Making research results work for society
How to make a European research framework programme
Replay 2023: The most significant research and innovation happenings of the year
Emmanuel Macron announces ambitious research reforms
European Research Executive Agency ‘s impact: facilitating EU R&I in 2023
New EIC Board members appointed
Assessing the impact of EU research grants: the Horizon 2020 effect on firm-level outcomes
Foresight analysis: informing Horizon Europe’s 2nd strategic plan
Proposed Horizon cut stuck as EU leaders fail to reach budget review deal
CESAER launches recommendations on Horizon Europe missions
INESC News
INESC MN secures 2.58M euros as certified technology and innovation center
INESC-ID Leads Horizon Europe’s SHIFT2DC Project: Advancing DC Solutions in Europe
INESC TEC facilitating digital transformation at Banco Português de Fomento
INESC TEC’s contribution to IFishCan, the award-winning food waste reduction project
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops

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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

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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

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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

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31/05/2022: BioData.PT Session 3, EU AI Law, European Sustainable Energy Week, LIFE Awards 2022 Winners, EU Green Deal, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– BioData.PT Talks Session 3: Recent Artificial Intelligence Tools and Architectures for Structural Biology;
– EUA Policy Input: Considerations for a “European Degree”;
– Putting Science into Standards;
– The EU AI law will not be future-proof unless it regulates general purpose AI systems;
– European Sustainable Energy Week: Going green and digital for Europe’s energy transition;
– European Commission reveals winners of LIFE Awards 2022;
– Interact with statistics for the European Green Deal;
– EU countries urged to prepare for Russian gas cut: Summit draft.

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23/02/2022: The Insider podcast with Susana Cardoso Freitas (INESC MN), INOV publication on wildfire smoke detection, ESFRI 20th anniversary conference, JRC-RTD Online workshop, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Deep Tech: Driving the Digital Transition – Microsystems and Nanotech with Susana Cardoso Freitas (INESC MN);
– Automatic early detection of wildfire smoke with visible light cameras using deep learning and visual explanation – INOV;
– ESFRI 20th anniversary conference: European Research Infrastructures at the heart of scientific discoveries;
– JRC-RTD Online workshop – “Share your views – How to support and connect policymaking in the EU and Member States with scientific research”;
– Deep Sea Mining Summit 2022;
– European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) Conference 2022;
– European Investment Bank and Solas Capital join forces to invest in energy efficiency in buildings across the European Union;
– Discussion begins in Brussels over science sanctions in Russia;
– ENEA develops new method to synthesize molecules in tomato and yeast to cure maculopathies;
– Vaccine patent standoff at EU-Africa Summit;
– European Green Deal: Commission consults on reducing the release of microplastics into the environment;
– Regional innovation gap could hinder delivery of EU research missions;
– Energy grid operators rule out ‘all electric’ scenario for Europe;
– EIT opens database on its work;
– Commission opens €292 million call for digital technologies and cybersecurity;
– Chips Act unveiled: The (real) cost of making semiconductors.

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18/01/2022: Hydrogen in debate (Science Business and INESC TEC), Research careers in Spain, Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform, EU Industry Days 2022, EIC Horizon Prize.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– H-factor: Will European R&D catalyse the clean hydrogen era?;
– Spain to consult citizens on research careers reform;
– European Green Deal: Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform kicks off;
– EU Industry Days 2022;
– EIC Horizon Prize on Early Warning for Epidemics was awarded;
– Australian start-up wants to fight deforestation with drones;
– EU advisers concerned about plan for green labels on gas, nuclear investments.

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21/12/2021: INESC Brussels Hub Winter Meeting 2021, International Conference on Research Infrastructures, Horizon Europe missions info days, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– INESC Brussels Hub Winter Meeting 2021;
– International Conference on Research Infrastructures 2022;
– Horizon Europe missions info days to be held in January;
– EIC Accelerator disburses €627 million in largest funding round to date;
– Universities set out demands for next trio EU council presidency;
– What should happen to unspent EU research money?;
– Commission proposes new EU framework to decarbonize gas markets, promote hydrogen and reduce methane emissions;
– European Clusters Panorama 2021;
– Horizon Europe: bigger and more complex than ever – in some cases;
– In focus: The digital transformation of our energy system;
– European Green Deal: Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform kicks off;
– Long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas: launch of the Rural Pact;
– Online Info day on the 2022 AGRI Promotion Calls for proposals;

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