EU launches raft of R&D efforts to boost Europe’s industries
Commission pledges to give new impetus to development of clean hydrogen fuel technologies and stimulate investment in companies run by women. read more
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions in Western Balkans
Based on the H2020-related data available at the European Commission´s website, there were 104 grants received by Western Balkan recipients to this date. In particular, 3 grants were awarded to Albanian... read more
MSCA: €387 million to support 2 500 researchers across Europe and beyond
The European Commission (EC) has announced the successful applicants to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Individual Fellowships and COFUND grants. The grants are part of the Horizon 2020, the ... read more
PRESS RELEASE: Eurodoc, MCAA and YAE call on EU institutions to ensure free circulation of scientific knowledge in a joint statement
A joint statement calling on EU institutions to ensure the right of researchers to share their research findings without embargoes or restrictions has today been issued by three organisations... read more
[Document Announcement] Boost for research talent circulation within ERA needed
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
Postponement of the Western Balkan R&I Meeting (Sofia, 18-19 March 2020)
The European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, has announced the postponement of the Western Balkans R&I Meeting which was to be held in Sofia , 18-19 March 2020. The decision to postpone... read more
Bosnia and Herzegovina in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently a potential candidate to the EU. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina providing €1.19 billion in EU pre-accession... read more
Kosovo* in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
Kosovo* is currently a potential candidate to the EU. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Kosovo providing €1.21 billion in EU assistance funds 2007-2020 €229 million ... read more
Serbia in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
Serbia is currently a candidate country to the EU with 2 provisionally closed chapters and 18 opened ones. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Serbia providing €2.79 billion... read more
€350 million proposed to support Green Deal innovators across Europe, including Western Balkans
A proposed update to the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot work programme, under Horizon 2020 includes €350 million ‘green deal’ calls for game-changing, market-creating innovation contributing... read more
Albania in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
Albania is currently a candidate country of the EU, awaiting opening accession negotiations. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Albania providing €1.25 billion in EU pre... read more
Coronavirus COVID-19: Horizon 2020 partly funding Innovative Medicines Initiative fast track call
The European Commission funds through Horizon 2020 up to €45 million of the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) fast track call for research proposals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A commitment... read more
Montenegro in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
Montenegro is currently a candidate country to the EU with 3 provisionally closed chapters and 32 opened ones. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Montenegro spending €504... read more
North Macedonia in the EU- EU funding overview, including H2020
North Macedonia is currently a candidate country of the EU, awaiting opening accession negotiations. The EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to North Macedonia providing €1.25 ... read more
[Project Announcement] The South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies
The South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies (SEEIIST) proposed in late 2016 by Prof. Herwig Schopper, a former Director General of CERN and initiator of the international... read more
Discussions on #HorizonEU implementation are advancing
Following graphic shows some of the important milestones that have been achieved. read more
[Document Announcement] 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
EU budget delay leaves parts of Horizon Europe in limbo
EU commission president warns of funding shortfalls for Horizon Europe and Erasmus in 2021 if member states do not agree on a budget quickly. read more
North Macedonia government contemplates prompt coal exit
The North Macedonian government has approved a national energy strategy that makes it the first country in the Western Balkans to consider a coal phase-out before 2030. read more
WBC Update on the EU- Western Balkans relations
2020 seems to be a key year for the EU-Western Balkan relations with the revised methodology steering the enlargement process and opening of the negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania. Following... read more
