Tuscany region has just published a resolution containing information on main elements of a future call for proposals for research, development and innovation investments of regional enterprises. The call focuses on the following priorities: 1. New technologies in the Energy sector: renewable resources and energy effiency. 2. Integrated platform for optoelectronics, photonics, ICT, robotics and...
ROBOBUILD – Articulated robot with independent 3D-motion for precise positioning operations, co-financed by the MANUNET Project, the Regional Government of Tuscany (Italy) and the Executive Unit for Financing Higher Education R&D and Innovation (Romania), is officially finished. The activities undertaken by Synthesis srl Progettazione Meccanica, in collaboration with the Technical University of Iasi, ASAM S.A....
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Through Cohesion Policy funding, the EU invests approximately €50 billion each year in economic development at the national and regional level (around 34% of the total EU budget). In order to increase transparency and to promote debate on the performance of EU funding, this open data platform provides information about the results achieved in each...
The evaluation of proposals submitted before the first cut-off date for Phase 1 (18 June) is over. 155 projects from 21 countries have been pre-selected for funding. Spain had the most projects selected (39) followed by the United Kingdom (26) and Italy (20). The pre-selected SMEs will be informed by email in August 2014. More...
During the roadshow held in Cambridge, a panel of experts presented the call launched by the Regional Growth Fund (deadline 30th of September) and the funding competition organised by the Advanced manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI) to improve competitiveness of advanced manufacturing supply chains in the UK.
The European Commission’s 6th Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion published on 23rd July shows that EU Cohesion Policy is delivering on the growth goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy by creating jobs and reducing disparities across Europe. Looking ahead to 2014-2020, the report outlines how investments will be focused on key areas like...
The ERIK ACTION Film illustrates the Mainstreaming Process undertaken in the framework of an INTERREG IVC Capitalisation project. It is a useful tool to understand the path which goes from the identification of good practices to their transfer into mainstream regional programmes. The ERIK ACTION Film is available on you tube: click here to watch...
The European Commission has published a new report on the LIFE Platform Meeting which was held in Norwich, UK, on 14-15 May 2014. The report, “Climate change – ecosystem services approach for adaptation and mitigation”, puts together current and past experiences of LIFE projects focalised on developing responses to the predicted impacts of climate change across EU...
The European Commission has published its Energy Efficiency Communication, which proposes a higher and achievable energy savings target for 2030. The expected benefits of the energy efficiency target for 2030 include new opportunities for European businesses, affordable energy bills for consumers, increased energy security through a significant reduction of natural gas imports and a positive...
