The Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP) is a form of cooperation between the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD). It seeks to present new research and innovation (R&I) solutions, innovative products and best practice in response to societal challenges facing local and regional authorities in Europe.
The Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP) is a concept jointly developed by the European Committee of the Regions and DG Research and Innovation of the European Commission. It is aimed at presenting new R&I solutions, innovative products and best practices in response to societal challenges facing the regions and cities of Europe. In 2016, the KEP addressed the themes of Bioeconomy and Key Enabling Technologies.  

High-level speakers will come together with the latest on energy-related research and innovation, ranging from policy specialists of the European Commission to hands-on best practice from Europe's regions.

In 2016, the KEP events covered the themes of Bioeconomy and Key Enabling Technologies. The themes agreed for 2017 are Energy and Public Sector Innovation.

The KEP operates via:

• Thematic Seminars, held in Brussels, organized by CoR and DG RTD
• Peer-to-Peer Events, held in the regions, organized by a CoR member locally
• Showcasing Events, organized by others but contributing to the KEP annual Action Plan

Deadline: 22 March 2017

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