European IP Helpdesk Upcoming events
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News archive
European Research and Innovation Days: Co-creating the European Research Area with the next three presidencies
Session on Co-creating the European Research Area with the next three presidencies took place on 23 September 2020. Moderator: Anna Panagopoulou, Director of the Common Implementation Centre, European... read more
EU to create new biomedical research agency modelled on BARDA
The European Commission is to set up an equivalent to the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority BARDA, after coming under criticism for falling short in matching US support for COVID... read more
Serbia marks European Mobility Week by promoting sustainable solutions
There are 27 cities and municipalities in Serbia that participate this year in the European Mobility Week. The Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia, Ambassador Sem Fabrizi, noted more... read more
Boost for global response to COVID-19 as economies worldwide formally sign up to COVAX facility
64 higher income economies have now joined the COVAX Facility, with a further 38 economies expected to sign in the coming days These self-financing economies, which include 29 from ‘Team Europe... read more
Commission to launch ‘ERA hubs’ to boost regional innovation
The European Commission is working on plan to give the regions more sway in research and innovation, and better access to the results. read more
Documentation from Swiss InfoDay on the Green Deal Call available
The national online Information Day has taken place on 25 August 2020. For the recording of the event, please visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL9xHWhyXIexglV956jVFZsHDBomudDgG read more
European Research and Innovation Days: Europe’s flagship event on the future of research and innovation starts today
The European Research and Innovation Days, Europe’s annual flagship event on the future of research and innovation are starting today and will take place online until 24 September. This year’s event will... read more
European Research and Innovation Days: R&I geopolitical outreach through association
Today, the session on R&I geopolitical outreach through association has taken place within the European Research and Innovation Days 2020. The session has involved also Ms. Sanja Damjanovic, Minister... read more
Europe’s First “Greenathon”: Hacking the European Green Deal: Applications are now open!
Applications are open until 28 September 2020. read more
The Science is Wonderful! exhibition is live!
From 22 to 24 September, you will be able to talk to researchers, visit their booths and participate to an array of live activities. read more
Commission supports international clinical research network to treat COVID-19
An ambitious new EU-funded research initiative, EU-RESPONSE, will establish a clinical research network to treat COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases. The Commission announced today that it... read more
EIT Digital report provides recommendations for a European approach to Artificial Intelligence
On 18 September 2020, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology published the report "A European approach to Artificial Intelligence: A policy perspective“ which is the third in EIT Digital’... read more
European higher education in the Covid-19 crisis
This briefing looks at the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on higher education in Europe over the past six months. In particular, it examines the sudden shift to emergency remote learning and teaching, ... read more
[Event Announcement] Cultural and Creative Regional Ecosystems (CCRE-S3) Workshop at 18th European Week of Regions and Cities
We are pleased to invite you to the “Cultural and Creative Regional Ecosystems (CCRE-S3)” online workshop, organised in the framework of the 18th European Week of Regions and Cities, on Wednesday 14 October... read more
[Event Review] Sixth virtual Western Balkans Research and Innovation Meeting, 9 September 2020
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, regular virtual meetings allowing for continuation of work and dialogue are being organised by the EC and the Service Facility. Alternative options for the 7th Western... read more
Info Day on the European Green Deal Call at European R&I days 2020
You are kindly invited to take part in the Info Day on the European Green Deal Call, on 23 and 24 September. The digital info day is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Research... read more
The Commission publishes recommendations for a common EU testing approach for COVID-19
The Commission has published a set of recommendations for a common COVID-19 testing approach in Europe, as a follow-up initiative of the 15 July Communication on Short-Term EU Health Preparedness for ... read more
EIGE data on women and men in decision-making released
EIGE has published its latest data on women and men in decision-making across the EU, in the seven countries that receive support from the EU’s Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), and in Iceland... read more
