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24 / 11 / 2021

EARTO WG Security & Defence Paper on Capability Driven Approaches across Security Sectors

The EARTO Working Group Security & Defence members published a new position paper “Towards Capability Driven Approaches across Security Sectors”. This paper welcomes the EC “Action Plan on synergies between civil, defence and space...

24 / 11 / 2021

EU Hydrogen Week 29 November on 3 December

The European Commission (EC) is organising the second edition of the European Hydrogen Week (EHW) from 29 November until 3 December 2021. The European Hydrogen Forum is a unique event, which bring together not only policy makers, governments, and...

22 / 11 / 2021

EARTO Network welcomes a new member: LEI (Lithuania)

The EARTO network gladly welcomed a new member today: by LEI – the Lithuanian Energy Institute in Lithuania. LEI was established in 1956 and has 230 employees. LEI is an internationally recognised energy-related research, development, and innovation...

22 / 11 / 2021

CESAER, EARTO & EUA Joint Statement – Caution needed on interim analysis of lump sum pilot

Our associations, CESAER, EARTO and EUA, are strong supporters of simplification in the successive EU framework programmes for research and innovation. Simplification efforts should cover the full project cycle, from application to audit.   In...

22 / 11 / 2021

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft organises “FUTURAS IN RES – The Quantum Breakthrough” Conference on 24-25 November 2021

EARTO Member, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, organises its "FUTURAS IN RES – The Quantum Breakthrough" Conference on 24-25 November livestream from Berlin. The focus areas of this year's international science and technology conference are the new quantum...

22 / 11 / 2021

CONCORDi 2021 22-25 November – Upcoming EARTO Sessions!

CONCORDi is the biennial European conference on corporate RD&I. Its 8th edition is organised by the Joint Research Centre of the EC on 22-25 November 2021 on “Industrial innovation for competitive sustainability”, in cooperation with EARTO, the...

20 / 11 / 2021

EU invests over €1 billion in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy

The European Union has selected under the First Innovation Fund Call seven large scale projects into which it is investing over €1.1 billion. These grants are aimed at supporting the market introduction of breakthrough technologies in energy intensive...

19 / 11 / 2021

EIC selected 56 new projects under the Pathfinder Open Call – 3 EARTO Members in 4 projects

The European Innovation Council (EIC) selected 56 new projects under the Pathfinder Open Call for the first time since its launch in March 2021.They will receive funding up to of €168 million (approximately €3 million per project). These projects,...

18 / 11 / 2021

EIC Women Leadership Programme & EIC Summit on 24-25 November 2021

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is organising its first Summit on 24-25 November 2021. The sessions can be followed either in person at the EIC Summit venue or online. The EIC Summit is open to everyone, including EIC-funded companies, mentors, and...

17 / 11 / 2021

EC launched first calls for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme

On 17 November 2021, the European Commission (EC) announced the first calls of proposals under the Digital Europe Programme in digital tech, cybersecurity and European Digital Innovation Hubs. The calls are open to businesses, organisations, and public...

17 / 11 / 2021

Manifesto on R&I for the Future of Europe

EARTO, together with national organisations and transnational associations representing the entire European R&I landscape, including amongst others Business Europe, ERRIN, LERU and The Guild, signed a Manifesto to promote the discussion on R&I...

16 / 11 / 2021

EC DG R&I Webinar on “Avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs in Horizon 2020 grants” on 02 December 2021

The European Commission's DG R&I is organising a webinar on “Avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs in Horizon 2020 grants” on the 02 December 2021, from 10:00 to 12:00am. No registration is required.   More information including...

16 / 11 / 2021

OECD-EARTO Workshop on “the Role of RTOs in supporting the Sustainable Transitions”on 19 November 2021

The OECD Working Party on Innovation and Technology (TIP) and EARTO are co-organising a workshop on “the Role of RTOs in supporting the Sustainable Transitions”. This workshop aims to gather policy makers and decision makers in RTOs to discuss the...

16 / 11 / 2021

SERN Event on “Workplace Innovation” on 23 November 2021

SERN is organising an event on Workplace Innovation on 23 November in Brussels. During this event, representatives from the European Commission (EC), Eurofound, Google, ANI and a start-up network will be participating and bring their experience in the...

15 / 11 / 2021

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft organises Green Deal Series: “Combining Efforts Alternative Proteins and Smart Farming” on 2 December 2021

EARTO Member Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft organises its 5th webinar of the Fraunhofer Green Deal Series on 2 December 2021 from 15.00 to 16.00 (CET). The aim of this webinar is to discuss the future of Europe's food production, learn about cutting-edge...

10 / 11 / 2021

EC DG JRC Conference on Technology Transfer on Western Balkans and SEE on 17-19 November 2021

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) together with Area Science Park are organising a hybrid conference on Technology Transfer, which will be held in Triest as well as online, focusing on Western Balkans and South-East Europe (SEE)...

27 / 10 / 2021

EARTO Policy Event and Innovation Awards Ceremony 2021 – 27 October 2021

EARTO organised its Policy Event and Innovation Awards on 27 October 2021 which was held digitally. The Policy Event gathered more than 350 representatives from all over the world (RTOs, EU institutions, industry as well as other key R&I...

27 / 10 / 2021

EARTO Innovation Awards 2021 Attributed to CEA and Tyndall National Institute

Congratulations to EARTO Members CEA and Tyndall National Institute who were awarded the EARTO Innovation Awards 2021 today during a ceremony held digitally. CEA received the award in the Impact Delivered category for the development of a patented...

20 / 10 / 2021

TWI Innovation Network Summit on 16 November 2021

TWI's Innovation Network (TWIIN) is organising its Summit on 16 November 2021 from 10.00 to 13.00 (BST).   This online event is focusing on innovation and is offering the chance to network with the international engineering community to tackle...

19 / 10 / 2021

EURECAT organises CASSANDRA Conference on 15-17 November 2021

EARTO Member EURECAT organises the CASSANDRA Conference from 15 to 17 November 2021, seeking to address the dramatic consequences of climate change on migration, health, conflict and gender and establish permanent synergies between the world of science...

15 / 10 / 2021

5th Annual SINTEF and NTNU European Strategy Summit 2021 on 23-26 November 2021

EARTO Member SINTEF, together with NTNU, organise their 5th Annual High-level European Strategy Summit on 23-26 November 2021. This European Strategy Summit will start with a series of 30 minutes briefing webinars on Horizon Europe, The European Green...

08 / 10 / 2021

EARTO Policy Trainee

EARTO is no longer looking for a Policy Trainee - we have now found the perfect fit for our team!   EARTO is currently looking for a highly motivated candidate seeking a 6-month paid internship and able to start as soon as possible. The intern...

06 / 10 / 2021

3rd TWI Innovation Partner Matching and Brokerage Workshop on 13 October 2021

EARTO Member TWI is organising a half-day online workshop on 13 October 2021 - the third in their series of events focused on the Horizon Europe programme – which is dedicated to UK and European businesses who are interested in winning a share of this...

05 / 10 / 2021

EU Top Officials visiting key Technology Infrastructures of European RTOs

Since last summer, the EU top officials are visiting key Technology Infrastructures of two of the biggest European RTOs and EARTO Members, imec (Belgium) and VTT (Finland). More specifically, the European Commission (EC)'s President, Ms Ursula von der...

08 / 09 / 2021

EC published 2021 Strategic Foresight Report and JRC Foresight Report on the Future of the EU’s Open Strategic Autonomy

On 8 September 2021, the European Commission (EC) published its second annual Strategic Foresight Report on "The EU’s capacity and freedom to act", aiming at providing a forward-looking and multidisciplinary perspective on important trends affecting...

08 / 09 / 2021

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, RISE, SINTEF, TECNALIA, TNO and VTT organise #EMDInMyCountry Partner Event: “A boost for sustainable sea and ocean solutions. Intelligent technologies for the Blue Economy” on 23 September 2021

EARTO Members Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, RISE, SINTEF, TECNALIA, TNO and VTT, as well as their partners +ATLANTIC CoLAB, AZTI, ENEA and Ifremer are organising on 23 September an #EMDInMyCountry and UN Ocean Decade Activity Event to launch their Innovation...

07 / 09 / 2021

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft organises Green Deal Series: “Offshore Wind as a cornerstone of the European Green Deal” on 12 October 2021

EARTO Member Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft organises its 4th webinar of the Fraunhofer Green Deal Series on 12 October from 12.00 to 13.00 (CEST). Renewable offshore energy is of utmost importance for Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent until...

31 / 08 / 2021

EC launched a survey on “Manufacturing Our Future”

The European Commission launched an online survey on "Manufacturing Our Future" in late August in order to gather views of the wider European Manufacturing Community on future manufacturing priorities towards 2030 and beyond and to engage in co-creation...

29 / 07 / 2021

2nd TWI Innovation Partner Matching and Brokerage Workshop on 11 August 2021

EARTO Member TWI is organising a half-day online workshop on 11 August 2021 – the second in their series of events focused on the Horizon Europe programme – which is dedicated to UK and European businesses who are interested in collaborating with...

28 / 07 / 2021

EARTO Response to the EC Consultation on EU Standardisation Strategy

To answer the European Commission’s public consultation on the European Standardisation Strategy, EARTO, the network of over 350 RTOs, would like to bring forward the following recommendations:   [su_box title="EARTO Recommendations:"...

22 / 07 / 2021

EARTO Input on the Implementation of European Partnerships

European Partnerships are key instruments to foster trust-based and long-term cross-border collaboration between all European RD&I actors. As such, they will be essential to deliver on the twin green and digital transitions, with high impact for the...

16 / 07 / 2021

EC adopted proposal for a Pact for R&I

On 16 July 2021, the European Commission (EC) adopted its proposal for a Council Recommendation on “A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe” to support the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) policies.   According to...

14 / 07 / 2021

EC adopted proposals for EU Green Deal

On 14 July 2021, the European Commission (EC) adopted a set of proposals in order to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. With the European Green...

09 / 07 / 2021

QCN and QuIC organise a Workshop on Horizon Europe Call on 13 July 2021

The Quantum Community Network (QCN) and the European Quantum Industry Consortium (QuIC), are organising a workshop on the Presentation of Horizon Europe “Open testing, and pilot production capabilities for quantum technologies” Call, which will be...

01 / 07 / 2021

Slovenia takes over EU Council Presidency

As of 1 July 2021, Slovenia took over the rotating EU Council Presidency for the second half of the year, following Portugal. The main priorities of the Slovenian Presidency are driven by the motto: "Together. Resilient. Europe." and are based on four...

28 / 06 / 2021

CONCORDi 2021: Industrial Innovation for Competitive Sustainability on 22-25 November 2021

The biennial European Conference on Corporate R&D and Innovation discusses on issues related to the economics and policy of corporate R&D and innovation. CONCORDi 2021 is organised by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in...

18 / 06 / 2021

EC organises Practical Briefings on the EU Taxonomy on 21 June – 19 July 2021

The European Commission (EC) organises practical briefings on the EU Taxonomy related to the Platform on Sustainable Finance, hosted by the Climate Bonds Initiative and co-hosted among others by RTO Lithuania and EARTO Member, FTMC, on 21 June - 19 July...

04 / 06 / 2021

TWI Partner Matching and Brokerage Workshop for Horizon Europe on 30 June 2021

TWI's Innovation Network (TWIIN) is organising an online workshop on 30 June 2021, 09:00-12.00 (BST) which will offer UK and European businesses the opportunity to get involved in the EU’s new €95.5bn Horizon Europe funding programme for technology...

03 / 06 / 2021

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and SINTEF Partner Event on “The ocean we want – How advanced Technologies drive a Zero-Pollution Blue Economy” on 8 June 2021

In the context of the European Green Week 2021 - #Zero Pollution for healthier people and planet!, EARTO members, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and SINTEF, organise a virtual partner event on "The ocean we want – How advanced Technologies drive a...

03 / 06 / 2021

EARTO Response to EC Consultation on the Revised Framework for State Aid RD&I

To answer the European Commission’s public consultation on the review of the Communication on the Framework for State aid for Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I), EARTO has analysed the draft revised RD&I Framework Communication, and...

25 / 05 / 2021

EARTO Network welcomes a new member: ICENT (Croatia)

The EARTO network gladly welcomed a new member today: ICENT – Innovation Centre Nikola Tesla in Croatia. ICENT, established in 2015, is the leading constituent of the innovation ecosystem in Croatia for applied research and development in the field of...

19 / 05 / 2021

EC organises Webinar Session on “Avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs in Horizon 2020 grants” on 15 June 2021

The European Commission organises an open information session on “Avoiding errors in declaring personnel costs in Horizon 2020 grants” on 15 June 2021, from 10.00 to 12.00 (CEST). This Horizon 2020 webinar will focus on the rules for reporting costs...

18 / 05 / 2021

EC organises EU R&I Days on 23-24 June 2021

The European Commission (EC)'s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG R&I) organises its third edition of the European Research and Innovation Days on 23 and 24 June 2021. According to the EC, this year’s edition will mark the...

05 / 05 / 2021

EARTO Press Release on Updating the 2020 EU Industrial Strategy

EARTO very much welcomes the European Commission’s update of the 2020 new EU industrial Strategy to take into the account the learnings of the COVID-19 Pandemic in its new Communication. Based on the last Communication on “A New Industrial Strategy...

04 / 05 / 2021

Joint VTT-OECD event on “R&D policies for better post-pandemic futures” on 20-21 May 2021

EARTO Member, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, together with the OECD Working Party on Innovation and Technology Policy (TIP) and Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland jointly organise a two-day event (day 1 -academic - day 2...

29 / 04 / 2021

EARTO Discussing the Future of R&I Policy with Commissioner Gabriel: Let’s Make the New ERA for R&I a Reality!

Today, EARTO and Commissioner Gabriel discussed the future of RD&I policy in Europe in the context of the new ERA for R&I. Europe entered the new decade with high ambitions: recovering from the crisis is not enough, Europe needs to do so by...

28 / 04 / 2021

EARTO & Vanguard Initiative Complementary Insights on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)

EARTO and Vanguard Initiative are happy to share their complementary insights on the  Interregional Innovation Investments (I3).   This instrument is very valuable with the potential to unleash the innovation potential available in European...

23 / 04 / 2021

REvaluation Conference on R&I Policy Evaluation on 18-19 November 2021

The REvaluation 2021 Conference is jointly organised by Fraunhofer ISI, IFRIS and the Austrian Platform for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation. It will take place on 18-19 November 2021 in Vienna, Austria. This conference dedicated to R&I...

19 / 04 / 2021

Joint Portuguese Council Presidency, ANI and EARTO Event on Green and Digital Transition in the Recovery Plans on 26 April 2021

Under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Portuguese Innovation Agency (ANI) and EARTO are organising an event on “Green and Digital Transition in the Recovery Plans: The sovereignty of technology and innovation”. The...

12 / 04 / 2021

SMI2G Event 2021 on 31 May-1 June 2021

The Security Mission Information & Innovation Group (SMI2G) Event 2021, co-organised by EARTO Security & Defence Research Working Group, SEREN4, EOS, IMGS, ECSO and ENLETS, will take place virtually on 31 May and 1 June 2021. This traditional...

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