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25 / 05 / 2020

Latest Updates on EARTO Members’ Actions against COVID-19

As key RD&I actors, RTOs around the world are currently developing an array of supporting activities in the fight against COVID-19, while having to face in parallel their own technology infrastructures’ operational challenges.To give a peek of...

20 / 05 / 2020

New H2020 €122 million call to fight COVID-19

The European Commission (EC) on 19 May 2020, launched a new €122 million call of expressions of interest for research and innovation, under Horizon 2020, in order to fight against COVID-19 pandemic, while contributing to the EC's €1.4 billion pledge...

20 / 05 / 2020

EC launched online consultation on EU Green Deal Call

On 19 May 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched an online consultation on European Green Deal Call under Horizon 2020, aiming at mobilising research and innovation to foster a just and sustainable societal transition. According to the EC, the...

19 / 05 / 2020

EARTO Paper on the EU Economic Recovery Package: Mobilising European RD&I Capabilities & Skills towards EU Economic Recovery Post COVID-19

The European Commission is developing a proposal for a new EU Economic Recovery Package aiming to ensure that the EU economy emerges from the current crisis in a strong competitive position compared to its global competitors. Europe’s technological...

19 / 05 / 2020

EC online event on SRIP Report on 27 May 2020

The European Commission (EC) is organising an online event on 27 May 2020 for the launch of the "Science, Research and Innovation performance of the EU 2020 (SRIP)" Report. This report analyses Europe's performance in science, research and innovation and...

11 / 05 / 2020

EIC awarded €114 million to 35 projects

On 11 May 2020, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Pilot selected 35 cutting-edge projects to receive €114 million funding from Horizon 2020 Programme. Almost 1/2 of these new EIC projects involve RTOs, including 11 EARTO Members in...

05 / 05 / 2020

ECA launched 2020 ECA Award for Research on Public Sector Auditing

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) recently launched the 2020 ECA Award for Research on Public Sector Auditing, aiming at recognising research on public-related issues and focusing on the EU added value.  This 6th ECA Award edition is addressed to...

05 / 05 / 2020

MEPs adopted legislative initiative on MFF

On 4 May 2020, the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) of the Budget Committee adopted a legislative initiative, requesting the European Commission (EC) to submit an Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) contingency plan for 2021-2027 by mid June...

30 / 04 / 2020

EC published first version of Horizon Europe’s Implementation Strategy

On 29 April, the European Commission (EC) published the first version on Horizon Europe's Implementation Strategy, which constitutes an essential part for delivering the objectives of Horizon Europe Programme and for the preparation of its Work...

27 / 04 / 2020

EIC Advisory Board published its vision for the EIC

On 27 April 2020, the European Innovation Council (EIC) Advisory Board, made up of world-leading researchers, investors, entrepreneurs and innovation experts, published its vision for the EIC, underlining the need to encourage and support game-changing...

24 / 04 / 2020

RTOs in action: fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviating its socio-economic consequences

Governments around the globe are currently working on reinforcing their public health sectors fighting COVID-19 and taking actions to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the pandemic. As key RD&I actors, RTOs are supporting those...

21 / 04 / 2020

EC launched European COVID-19 Data Platform for researchers

On 20 April 2020, the European Commission (EC), along with the several partners, launched a European COVID-19 Data Platform, part of the ERAvsCorona Action Plan to support researchers' efforts in Europe and globally to fight against the COVID-19 crisis....

15 / 04 / 2020

EC launched a call for participation in Pan-European Hackathon

On 14 April, the European Commission (EC), in collaboration with all 27 EU Member States, launched a call for participation in the Pan-European Hackathon, which will be held on 24-26 April 2020. The registration deadline is open until 19 April, aiming at...

15 / 04 / 2020

EARTO Team Teleworking – Contact Information

Due to the global concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, many EU countries including Belgium have now established restrictive measures to the circulation of persons and to the organisation of events of any size. As most of you, the EARTO Secretariat...

14 / 04 / 2020

EARTO Members’ Actions against COVID-19

As key RD&I actors, RTOs around the world are currently developing an array of supporting activities in the fight against COVID-19, while having to face in parallel their own technology infrastructures’ operational challenges.   At EU...

09 / 04 / 2020

H2020 Calls – Deadlines Extension

The COVID-19 situation pushed H2020 applicants to request deadline extensions. For this purpose, the EC has launched a dedicated website in its Funding and Tenders Portal, which includes useful information on the application and implementation of EU...

08 / 04 / 2020

Petition calling for Horizon Europe personnel costs’ rules aligned with the usual cost accounting practices of beneficiaries

A petition on Horizon Europe Personnel Costs’ rules has been launched, calling on the European Institutions to ensure continuity with the personnel costs’ methods and options of H2020 rules in Horizon Europe’s Model Grant Agreement, in line with...

08 / 04 / 2020

EU Research Ministers support the “ERAvsCorona Action Plan”

On 7 April 2020, the EU Research Ministers, during an informal videoconference, exchanged their views on the EU Response on the fight against COVID-19 and, at the same time, supported the first 10 priority actions of the first ERAvsCorona Action Plan....

31 / 03 / 2020

RTOs supporting the fight against COVID-19

As key RD&I actors, RTOs around the world are currently developing an array of supporting activities in the fight against COVID-19, while having to face in parallel their own technology infrastructures’ operational challenges.   To give...

31 / 03 / 2020

EC Consultation on EU 2030 Climate Target Plan

On 31 March 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation to gather stakeholders' and citizens' views on EU 2030 climate ambition increase. As part of the European Green Deal, the EC has adopted climate and energy legislation,...

30 / 03 / 2020

EC Consultation on the future LIFE Programme

The European Commission (EC) has recently published a targeted consultation on the future LIFE programme, the EU's funding instrument for the environment and climate action created in 1992. This consultation will be open until 27 April, focusing on all...

30 / 03 / 2020

EC proposes changes in the MFF proposal

On 28 March 2020, the European Commission (EC) published a statement from the EC President, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, which underlines the EC's aim to propose changes in the next EU budget proposal, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027....

30 / 03 / 2020

EU actions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Following the informal video conference on 26 March 2020, the members of the European Council adopted a joint statement on the EU actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, setting political orientations to reduce its spread. In their joint...

30 / 03 / 2020

EC Horizon Impact Award 2020 contest: deadline postponed to 15 April

On 13 February, the European Commission (EC) launched the Horizon Impact Award 2020 contest, which is a prize dedicated to EU-funded projects whose results have created societal impact across Europe and beyond. Its aim is to acknowledge and reward the...

25 / 03 / 2020

H2020 Projects – Possible Extensions

As for the H2020 Calls deadlines, the EC has published an FAQ on the clause on force majeure which addresses possible disruptions of the implementation of H2020 projects, additional costs and travel cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Force...

25 / 03 / 2020

EC announced two new Director-Generals for DG GROW and AGRI

On 25 March 2020, the European Commission (EC) announced two staff changes. The Deputy Director-General for DG Research and Innovation (DG RTD), Mr Wolfgang Burtscher will become the new Director-General for DG Agriculture and Rural (DG AGRI). Mr...

24 / 03 / 2020

EuroScience organises ESOF2020 on 2-6 September 2020 in Trieste, Italy

EuroScience organises the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF2020), which will be rescheduled to take place on 2-6 September 2020 in Trieste, Italy. The ESOF event, originally planned on 5-9 July, has been postponed as a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic...

11 / 03 / 2020

EC Communication on New EU Industrial Strategy

On 10 March 2020, the EC published its Communication on EU Industrial Strategy, which proposes a new policy framework based on key strategic industrial value chains attached to key enabling technologies. The High-Level Industrial Roundtable “Industry...

05 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Paper on the European Green Deal

On 4 March 2020, the European Commission (EC) presented its proposal for the European Climate Law, part of the European Green Deal, in order to serve EC’s vision to be climate neutral by 2050. The European Climate Law constitutes an EU-wide legally...

19 / 03 / 2020

Impact of COVID-19 crisis on EARTO & EU Programmes

Due to the global concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, many EU countries including Belgium have now established restrictive measures to the circulation of persons and to the organisation of events of any size. As most of you, the EARTO Secretariat...

11 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Press Release on the New EU Industrial Strategy

EARTO welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on "A New Industrial Strategy for Europe", with its clear focus on European industrial ecosystems based on key enabling technologies. EARTO very much values such approach, which is essential to...

11 / 03 / 2020

EC Communication on SME Strategy for a Sustainable and Digital Europe

Part of the package for a new EU Industrial Strategy, the EC published on 10 March the Communication An SME Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe. This Strategy puts forward actions based on three main pillars: Capacity-building and support...

09 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Network welcomes a new member: AIST (Japan)

The EARTO network gladly welcomes a new member: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan. AIST is one of the largest research organisations in Japan which focuses on the creation and practical realisation of...

05 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Position Paper on Mobilising European RD&I Capabilities & Skills towards the European Green Deal

EARTO very much welcomes the ambitions of the European Green Deal. The European RD&I capabilities and skills offered by actors such as Research & Technology Organisations (RTOs) will be crucial to deliver on many of those ambitions: for the...

05 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Network welcomes a new member: CSIRO (Australia)

The EARTO network gladly welcomes a new member: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia. CSIRO is an Australian Government corporate entity, which is constituted by and operates under the provisions of the...

04 / 03 / 2020

EC presented European Climate Law and public Consultation on European Climate Pact

On 4 March 2020, the European Commission (EC) presented its proposal for the European Climate Law, part of the European Green Deal, in order to serve EC's vision to be climate neutral by 2050. The European Climate Law constitutes an EU-wide legally...

03 / 03 / 2020

EARTO Annual Conference 2020 in Barcelona – 25-26 March 2020: CANCELLED!

Due to the global concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the subsequent travel bans and participation cancellations received so far, the EARTO Steering Committee decided to cancel the EARTO Annual Conference and related events of 24-26 March 2020...

28 / 02 / 2020

Council reached PGA on the future SIA of the EIT

On 28 February, the European Council reached a Partial General Approach (PGA) on the future Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) of the European Institute and Technology (EIT). The aim of the SIA is to complement the legislative framework for the...

27 / 02 / 2020

JRC launched a call of interest for pilot living labs

On 27 February, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) launched a call for expressions of interest to co-create living labs in two research sites in Ipra, Italy and Petten, in the Netherlands for smart city solutions. According to the JRC, living labs integrate...

19 / 02 / 2020

EARTO Open Letter on the MFF for the Special European Council meeting of 20 February 2020

Ahead of the Special European Council meeting of 20 February, EARTO fully supports the efforts undertaken to reach a timely agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Europe and its citizens need a future oriented MFF at the level of EU's...

18 / 02 / 2020

EC adopted a proposal for regulation of Just Transition Fund

On 14 January 2020, as part of the European Green Deal the European Commission (EC) adopted a proposal for a regulation to create the Just Transition Fund (JTF), which will focus on supporting EU regions most affected by the transition to a low carbon...

13 / 02 / 2020

EC launched the Horizon Impact Award 2020 Contest

On 13 February 2020, the European Commission launched the 2020 edition of Horizon Impact Award, aiming at recognising EU-funded projects that created societal impact across the Europe and beyond. These projects must have been only funded by FP7 and/or...

31 / 01 / 2020

H2020 Coordinators’ Day Grant Agreement Preparation on 21 February 2020 in Brussels

The European Commission (EC) is organising a Horizon2020 Coordinators' Day on Grant Agreement preparation on 21 February 2020 in Brussels. This information event is mainly focusing on the coordinators who are currently in the preparation phase of the...

30 / 01 / 2020

OECD released the latest R&D tax credits data

On 30 January 2020, the OECD released its update of the R&D tax credits country profiles with the latest internationally comparable information on the design and cost of R&D tax relief to incentivise business R&D. Drawing on the OECD R&D...

29 / 01 / 2020

Eurostat released the 2018 final data on GBARD

On 28 January 2020, Eurostat published the 2018 final data on Government Budget Appropriations on R&D (GBARD), which measures government support to Research and Development (R&D) activities met from sources of government revenue foreseen within...

28 / 01 / 2020

EC announces new members of ESIR expert group

On 27 January 2020, the European Commission (EC) announced the new members of the ''Economic and Societal Impact of Research and Innovation'' (ESIR) expert group, which consists of 16 experts who will aim at providing advice on future EU research and...

20 / 01 / 2020

EC published a Stakeholders’ Consultation on Innovation Ecosystems – deadline 31 January

The European Commission (EC) has recently published a Stakeholders' Consultation, open until 31 January 2020, as part of a broad consultation launched by EC's DG R&I Innovation Ecosystems Task Force. The EU Innovation Ecosystems are a novelty...

16 / 01 / 2020

EP sets higher ambitions for EU Green Deal

The European Parliament (EP) at its plenary session on 15 January 2020, welcomed the European Green Deal, which was unveiled by the European Commission (EC) on 11 December, as a response to the climate and environmental-related challenges. MEPs also...

15 / 01 / 2020

EC Communication on Sustainable Europe Investment Plan

On 14 January 2020, the European Commission (EC) published the Sustainable European Investment Plan which is the investment pillar of the European Green Deal. The Sustainable Europe Investment Plan will provide at least €1 trillion of sustainable...

01 / 01 / 2020

Croatia takes over EU Council Presidency

As of 1 January 2020, Croatia holds the EU Council Presidency for the first half of 2020, following Finland. The priorities of the first Croatia’s Presidency, driven by the motto ”A strong Europe in a world of challenges”, are: A Europe that...