15/09/2023 – EARTO priorities for the next framework programme, UK-EU collaboration, key points for R&I from the State of the Union & much more

In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
Last chance to become a Regional Innovation Valley – matchmaking map available
EARTO inputs to the European Research Area and Innovation Committee
Challenges ahead as other nations seek access to EU’s Horizon R&D programme
Uncertainty over working with the UK remains despite Horizon Europe deal
European Parliament clears path for Iliana Ivanova’s Commissioner appointment
EIB provides €15 million loan to crowd farming for sustainable agriculture innovation
Two new European Partnership calls open: Aquatic Ecosystem Services and Nature-Based Solutions Research
Research & Innovation
Ursula von der Leyen proposes global AI panel and fast-tracks access to supercomputers
EU Aims for stronger Research and Innovation partnerships with Africa
European Commission has opened a call for Experts on Economic and Societal Impact of R&I sought
Portugal sets up €8M defence research programme
EU Prioritizes Science Communication to Address Societal Challenges
News from INESC
Discover the influence of AI Chat GPT in healthcare: a deep dive into ethical concerns and the future.
INESC TEC has announced an international conference dedicated to management of technology
INESC MN has opened a Call for Expression of Interest for a Researcher Position in the are of Lab on a Chip and Microfluidic Systems
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops

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08/09/2023 – UK joins Horizon Europe and Copernicus, Ivanova´s first hearing on Horizon Europe, supercomputer Deucalion inaugurated in Portugal, new podcasts & much more

In today’s Morning Brief:
Horizon Europe
UK and European Commission reach consensus for British participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus
Commissioner-Designate Iliana Ivanova’s hearing highlights
Seventh EU-Backed Supercomputer, Deucalion, inaugurated in Portugal
ERC announced 400 Starting Grants for EU Researchers
EIT InnoEnergy secures €140 million in private investment to boost impact
Research & Innovation
Regional Innovation Valley – Matchmaking map now available
Opinion article in Science Business by Ramon Wyss: Will AI help big tech dominate science?
MEPs Advocate for Small-Scale Nuclear Power Stations in the Fight Against Carbon Emissions
Artificial Intelligence raises concerns of pandemic risk, scientists urge caution
Temporary leadership change in European Commission’s Research and Innovation Portfolio
News from INESC
José Carlos Caldeira on Magellan Circle Podcast
First episode of the “Ciência e Sociedade” Podcast is out
INESC MN has opened a Call for Expression of Interest for a Researcher Position in the are of Lab on a Chip and Microfluidic Systems
Job Opportunities
Events & Training workshops

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04/02/2022: 2023 research budget, Innovative Health Initiative call, Open Science, Data Act, forests, green gas, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Fight begins over 2023 research budget;
– Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) launches call for Science and Innovation Panel;
– LEAK: Data Act’s proposed rules for data sharing, cloud switching, interoperability;
– European Research Council to launch first 2023 budget calls this July;
– The EUA Open Science Agenda 2025;
– Optimising the contribution of forests to mitigate climate change;
– “Erro de Pandora” – Podcast with Arlindo Oliveira, President of INESC Holding;
– EU agri-food trade continues to grow in the first ten months of 2021;
– Digital industry sets out laundry list for EU-US Trade and Technology Council;
– Investors warn ‘green’ label for gas undermines EU taxonomy.

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13/01/2022: Deep Tech: what is and why it matters (Ep.2 The Insider), Info Days on Missions and Agriculture, Sustainable energy calls for projects, Nuclear energy, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– Deep Tech: what it is and why it matters (Episode 2 – The Insider);
– Save the date: Info-days for EU Missions to take place between 18 and 19 January 2022;
– Online Info Day on the 2022 AGRI Calls for Proposals;
– EU-Catalyst Partnership: Request for proposals of pioneering green technology projects is launched;
– First episode of the All-Atlantic Talks Podcast;
– 25% of EU electricity production from nuclear sources;
– Choosing between data security and data sharing should not be an option;
– Put co-innovation at the heart of EU green third-party relations;

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06/01/2022: “The Insider”with João Claro, CEO of INESC TEC, TIP Conference 2022, Horizon Impact Award 2022 Contest is open, and more.

In today’s Morning Brief:
– INESC Brussels Hub “The Insider” Podcast is out!;
– Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium Conference 2022;
– Small non-coding RNA Bioinformatics Club Webinar;
– What French MEPs expect from their country’s Council Presidency;
– Horizon Impact Award 2022 Contest Open;
– European Commission is looking for top experts to advise on EU Missions;
– France opens access to quantum computing to researchers, start-ups.

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25/05/2021: HUB spring meeting events, new Health Tech podcast, ERC Advanced Grant, greener batteries, Turow mine dispute, and EU summit on green transition

In today’s Morning Brief: INESC Brussels HUB spring meeting (1-2 June 2021) | New podcast on smart medical devices published | ERC Advanced Grants call under Horizon Europe | University of Twente develops greener batteries | Turów mine: the intersection between national dispute and green transition | EU leaders to debate who will pay for the green transition

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20/05/2021: New HUB podcast on personalised medicine, Erasmus package, ERC and EIC closer to the market, EIC call extended, trade and biodiversity, EU Algae, EC strategy for international cooperation

In today’s Morning Brief: New INESC Brussels HUB podcast on personalised medicine available | European Parliament adopted the ERASMUS package worth €28 billion | EIC and ERC in search of adequate instruments for up-to-market solutions | EIC Pathfinder call deadline extended ‘due to technical problems’ | Impacts of trade on biodiversity | EC consultation on EU Algae initiative | EC adopted strategy for international cooperation

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