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An international information and matchmaking event in the field of research related societal aspects of security will be taking place on 06 / 07 July 2011 in Brussels. This... read more
The main challenges for a cluster to reach its highest potential and world class performance is often the ability of the cluster organisation, and the cluster as such, to be relevant for its members and... read more
Science Camps for students are an interesting concept to promote the scientific profession and researcher carreers. One example is the "Petnica International Summer Science Camp", a camp for... read more
balkanalysis.com discusses in a recent article the visa problems of Kosovar citizens (UN Res 1244). For them a smooth, visa-free border-crossing is possible in only five countries: Albania, FYR ... read more
The European Commission has launched a process of consultation with the Green Paper “From Challenges to Opportunities: Towards a Common Strategic Framework for EU Research and Innovation Funding... read more
Starting in spring 2010, ten independent experts evaluated the ongoing 7th EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. The Expert Group – chaired by Rolf Annerberg, Director... read more
In the frame of the Danube Strategy’s theme 4, “Building Prosperity in the Danube Region”, Priority Area 7 is dedicated to the Development of the Knowledge Society through Research, ... read more
In the frame of the EU's Innovation Union Strategy, the European Commission has set up a high level Steering group to assist with preparatory work for the pilot partnership, mandated with drawing up ... read more
The Danube is a unique river, linking more European countries than any other geographical landmark. Flowing through ten countries as it winds its way from the Black Forest to empty in the Black ... read more
As of October 2010, WBC-INCO.NET entered a new, enhanced phase, putting a special emphasis on innovation-related activities. In this context, three new partners − responsible for innovation in Albania... read more
Launched on April 22, 2010, the RCI is a three-year EU-supported project implemented by the OECD Investment Compact for South East Europe (OECD IC) in the Western Balkans. read more
INTERACT and the Hungarian National Development Agency are addressing "Innovation in and links between European Territorial Cooperation and other funding opportunities" in a conference that ... read more
The ICE conference is a premier forum to enable practitioners, researchers as well as tool vendors to present, demonstrate and share the results and achievements of their work in... read more
This second eHealth action plan (eHAP) provides an opportunity to consolidate the actions which have been addressed to date, take them a step further where possible and provide a longer term vision ... read more
On the way to the new EU research and innovation funding programme, Enlargement Countries generated their joint response with respect to the common priorities and future expectations in order to answer... read more
Take your chance to participate in an Open Information Day and brokerage event on the 'Health' theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) organised by the European Commission DG Research and... read more
WIRE2011 connects cluster development and research infrastructure policy in order to enhance innovation performances and regional development. Under the aegis of the Hungarian EU Council Presidency the... read more
Youth Entrepreneurial Service (YES) Foundation and National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) are organizing comprehensive, three-day business support centers management training program. read more
The EC is organising an Information Day in Brussels on the calls for proposals in the 2012 FP7 Environment Work Programme. The calls are expected to be published in July 2011. The event aims to highlight... read more
The European Institute of innovation and Technology opened in 2008 – an experiment in helping Europe bridge the gaps among the worlds of research, industry and education. With an initial pilot... read more
Western Balkans Info Hub - powered by "Policy Answers" - is funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe project "R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans", grant agreement: 10105887. The portal builds upon previous initiatives, such as for instance WBC-RTI.INFO and WBC-INCO.NET, which were funded under different Framework Programmes (FP) for Research and Technological Development (RTD) of the European Commission and other contracts.
