The EU institutions have reached a partial political agreement, subject to formal approval by the European Parliament and Council, on Horizon Europe. Investing in research and innovation is investing in Europe’s future, in knowledge and new solutions to maintain and improve the European way of life. That is why the Juncker Commission has set a new […]
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, launched today the 2019 European Capital of Innovation Awards. Funded under Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme, this annual prize recognises cities with the most inclusive and dynamic innovation ecosystems. Also known as iCapital, it acknowledges their achievements in connecting citizens, public sector, academia, and businesses […]
Today, marking Rare Disease Day, the European Commission is launching a new online knowledge-sharing platform to support better diagnosis and treatment for more than 30 million Europeans living with a rare disease. Currently a vast amount of data on patients with specific conditions is scattered across Europe in about 600 ‘registries’ – databases that […]
All 54 actions under the plan launched in 2015 have now been delivered or are being implemented. This will contribute to boost Europe’s competitiveness, modernise its economy and industry to create jobs, protect the environment and generate sustainable growth. The European Commission today published a comprehensive report on the implementation of the Circular Economy Action […]
The Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology EIT Digital has published its Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) 2020-2022 entitled “For a strong digital Europe”. The SIA outlines plans to strengthen Europe’s position in the digital world and to help businesses and entrepreneurs in the forefront of digital innovation. It […]
On 5 June 2019 Czech Liaison Office for Research Development and Innovation (CZELO), Lithuanian RDI Liaison Office (LINO) and the Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD) together with other associated Brussels based RTD liaison offices from EU member states and H2020 associated countries jointly organise a half-day Consortium building workshop around selected topics […]
Group of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania information technology researchers together with colleagues from other countries have developed a computer game for dementia carers. In the game the players experience various everyday situations, face and deal with the challenges and in such a way build knowledge and skills on how to care for […]
The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual Defence Innovation Challenge. The challenge is aimed at accelerating transformational, state-of-the-art technology solutions from start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses and academia to support NATO’s C4ISR* and cyber capabilities. It is open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), start-ups and academic […]
As part of the debate on the future of Europe, launched with the Commission’s White Paper of 1 March 2017, the Commission is today publishing a Reflection Paper on a Sustainable Europe by 2030. Announced as a follow-up to President Juncker’s 2017 State of the Union Address, today’s Paper forms part of the EU’s firm […]
Friday, January 25, Klosters-Davos, Switzerland – President Dalia Grybauskaitė, currently attending the World Economic Forum, met with Dr. Fabiola Gianotti, Director General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It was announced that Lithuania was going to host two CERN business incubation centers – one in Vilnius and another in Kaunas. An agreement on the establishment […]