MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS Facts and Figures
Driving innovation, supporting researchers’ mobility and cultivating excellence in doctoral and postdoctoral training : facts & figures. read more
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H2020 Work Programme Marie Curie Actions
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) contribute to excellent research, boosting jobs, growth and investment by equipping researchers with the new knowledge, skills and international and intersectoral... read more
A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe
The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth. read more
Research Talent Circulation within the European Research Area (ERA)
The leading universities of science and technology united within CESAER express appreciation for the focus on brain circulation of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Sustainable Development | European Green Deal
Sustainable development is the organizing principle for meeting human development goals while simultaneously sustaining the ability of natural systems to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services... read more
[Focus Article] - Western Balkans warms up to European Green Deal
The Western Balkans have a critical role to play in meeting the EU’s objective of a climate neutral Europe by 2050 – the overarching objective of the European Green Deal. European Commission... read more
Infographic - The Western Balkans in Horizon 2020 (Update - February 2020)
This infographic was recently released to inform on developments related to the funding of Western Balkan research projects within Horizon 2020. Funding of Western Balkan research projects... read more
The European Commission adopted its communication on the revised enlargement methodology : “Enhancing the accession process – A credible EU perspective for the Western Balkans”
The European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable. read more
Policy Brief on Science Communication
SiS.net has compiled and published a new policy brief which is focused on Science Communication. This is the 5th policy brief in a series of documents that all focus on the different dimensions of Responsible... read more
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs): Collaboration in a RIS3 Context
Abstract: Innovation in the European Union is called upon to increase competitiveness, to improve territorial cohesion, and also to address societal challenges. This challenge-driven innovation... read more
JRC Technical Report: Analysis of the water-power nexus of the Balkan Peninsula power system
Abstract: The operation and economics of the power systems are constrained by the availability and temperature of water resources since thermal power plants need water for cooling and hydropower plants... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Steering Platform (SP) on Research and Innovation for Western Balkans was established in 2006 to facilitate the interaction between the Western Balkan economies, the EU member states, the candidate... read more
[Focus Article] - Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research... read more
New WBIF Publication: Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) has released the fourth edition of the publication “Investing in Clean Energy in the Western Balkans”. Prepared with the support of the Energy Community... read more
Event Report: Digitalisation and New Technologies in Agri-food and S3P Agrifood's International B2B meetings
The report and presentations from the Digitalisation and New Technologies in Agri-food and S3P Agrifood's International B2B meetings that were held in December 2019 in Malaga (Spain) are now available... read more
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) - WB Country Factsheets 2019 available
Factsheets for the Western Balkan Countries are now available on the MSCA Website. They contain facts and figures about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in the respective countries: key facts and... read more
European Court of Auditors publishes report on SME Instrument
On 22 January 2020, the European Court of Auditors published a new report on the SME Instrument. The SME Instrument was launched as part of Horizon 2020 in 2014 to support innovation in small and... read more
European Green Deal: Roadmap - Key actions
Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is the greatest challenge and opportunity of our times. To achieve this, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, the most... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Highlighting Research Infrastructures
Research infrastructures (RIs) are those facilities, resources and related services that the scientific community use to conduct high-level research. They cover a range of research fields from engineering... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - Smart Specialisation Strategies
Smart specialisation strategies (RIS 3 or S3) are about enabling regions to turn their needs, strengths and competitive advantages into marketable goods and services. S3 aim to prioritise public research... read more
[Focus Article] - A spotlight on the services and opportunities offered by research infrastructures
Highlighting the services and opportunities of RIs Research infrastructures (RIs) are the facilities, resources and related services which allow the scientific community to conduct high-level research... read more
ESFRI report on Monitoring of Research Infrastructures Performance published
On 16 January 2020, ESFRI published the Report of the ESFRI Working Group on Monitoring of Research Infrastructures Performance. The task of the group was to develop a set of Key Performance... read more
Conclusions of the Western Balkans Steering Platform R&I and Ministerial Meetings (Brussels, 23-24 September 2019)
The Western Balkans (WB) Steering Platform on Research and Innovation (SP) was organised in Brussels on September 23-24, 2019. The meeting was co-chaired by the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation... read more
Summary Reports of ESFRI Workshop 'Future of Research Infrastructures' available
ESFRI has published the outcomes of its Workshop on the Future of Research Infrastructures in the European Research Area. The event was organised with a view to the next Roadmap of European ... read more
Implementing Smart Specialisation: An analysis of practices across Europe
This report seeks to examine how the Smart Specialisation approach was put into practice across European regions and Member States. It builds upon 35 implementation cases, outlining three main types of... read more
Western Balkans Summit Poznań. Chair’s conclusions
On 5 July 2019, Poland welcomed the Heads of Government of the Berlin Process participants, as well as representatives of the European Institutions, International Financial Institutions, OECD, the Regional... read more
Fostering Infrastructure Sharing in the Western Balkans: Balkans Digital Highway Pre-feasibility Studies : Summary
The availability of broadband infrastructure has been found to be an important determinant of a country’s economic and social development. In recognition of this, the European Union (EU) adopted a Digital... read more
Gap analysis on the use of research infrastructures in Southeast European (Balkan) countries
With this survey, the aim is to draft a gap analysis of the InGRID-2 research infrastructure in the areas relevant to academics and researchers in the fields of poverty and social exclusion in the South... read more
The Work Programme 2020 of H2020 - A bridge to Horizon Europe
A presentation by Philippe Froissard, Deputy Head of the Research Infrastructure Unit, European Commission –DG Research & Innovation. III RICH Symposium, European Research Infrastructures: from... read more
Ministerial meeting on science & research: "Trieste Declaration on Science" adopted
‘Trieste Declaration on Science’ paves the way for 17 countries in south-east Europe to boost participation in Horizon Europe and strengthen international research cooperation The Ministers of... read more
[Focus Article]: Smart Specialisation in the Western Balkans: the Wider Innovation Policy Context
When it comes to the most effective economic structure for growth, smart specialisation strategies suggest promoting specialisation not in narrowly defined industries but rather in economic activities... read more
ESS Round 9 Data
The first edition of European Social Survey (ESS) Round 9 data - collected in 19 countries during late 2018 and early 2019 - has been published on 31 October 2019. read more
OpenAIRE recommendations for advancing open science in FP9
OpenAIRE has issued some recommendations for solidifying and advancing open science in FP9. FP9 is about carrying out research through mission oriented goals, co-creation and co-design, and is... read more
EARTO publishes recommendations for EU R&I policy post-2020
On 4 December 2019, EARTO, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations, published a paper outlining the group's recommendations for European research and innovation policies post... read more
Exploring public attitudes, informing public policy
Selected findings from the first seven rounds - European Social Survey A publication that showcases a wide range of articles based on European Social Survey (ESS) data collected over the first seven... read more
Industrial innovation for transformation: New science & policy insights
A short policy brief has been issued relating to the results of CONCORDi 2019 conference This short article introduces the main challenges, the latest scientific evidence and policy issues, and the... read more
Accelerating energy renovation investments in buildings
At today's renovation rate of around 1% of buildings per year, a timely transition of the EU building sector towards climate-neutral levels by 2050 cannot be ensured. To accelerate energy efficiency investments... read more
Project Development Assistance - Lessons learnt from the Covenant of Mayors Community
This guidebook on Project Development Assistance published by the Covenant of Mayors focuses on the H2020 Project Development Assistance (PDA), and showcases good examples of how to trigger sustainable... read more
Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans – is there a civil society pillar?
A new policy paper “Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans – is there a civil society pillar?” written by Jelica Minić, Zoran Nechev and Ivan Nikolovski has been released by the SEE Think Net. ... read more
SME Performance Review
The SME performance review is one of the main tools the European Commission uses to monitor and assess countries' progress in implementing the Small Business Act (SBA) on a yearly basis. With an emphasis... read more
Commission publishes results of consultation on Horizon Europe implementation issues
During its co-design process for Horizon Europe, the European Commission carried out an open web consultation on the implementation of Horizon Europe between 31 July 2019 and 4 October 2019. ... read more
[WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - New impetus and activities for the EU–Western Balkans R&I cooperation
Find the newsletter attached. In 2018 the European Commission presented the strategy 'A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans' and, against ... read more
[Focus Article] - New impetus for the EU – Western Balkans R&I political cooperation and exchange up to the highest level
Strengthening the WB Steering Platform on R&I: new activities funded in 2019-2021 The Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for the Western Balkans (SP) is a stable and reliable format for... read more
Innovation Procurement - The power of the public purse
Check out the updated brochure that provides an overview of EU funded innovation procurements in the ICT domain. Find out how they are bringing ICT based solutions to the market to address challenges ... read more
European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Strategic Implementation Plan
The EOSC Strategic Implementation Plan presents the activities that will contribute to the implementation of the EOSC for the period 2019-2020. While the document will be made public after final approval... read more
ESFRI Annual Report for 2017-2018
This Biannual Report presents the results of the previous two years of ESFRI’s activity. This report is published for transparent information on the activity of ESFRI to all interested stakeholders and... read more
ESFRI Roadmap 2021 Guide
The ESFRI Roadmap 2021 Guide offers support to proposers preparing a new submission and to the Projects and Landmarks involved in the update procedure. This Guide contains the definitions, models, methods... read more
FINAL ENVRIplus report
ENVRIplus project is officially over. And it left a huge amount of results behind. Through an organisation of a very large number of activities, workshops, internal and external consultations, they... read more
Smart Specialisation and the Wider Innovation Policy Context in the Western Balkans
Enhancing the innovation potential has been on the policy agenda of the Western Balkan economies for years. Hence, innovation policy-making has led to a number of policy documents and strategies that ... read more
Tourism in the context of smart specialization: the example of Montenegro
The six Western Balkan economies are facing similar challenges and opportunities in upgrading their tourism sectors. Currently, all six economies are preparing the design and implementation of smart specialization... read more
