European Commission grants provide financial support for research, innovation, and social development. They help businesses, universities, and organisations fund projects that align with EU priorities. Understanding the grant requirements set by the European Commission is essential for securing funding and ensuring compliance. Each grant programme has specific rules on eligibility, financial management, and reporting. Applicants… Continue reading Understanding the Grant Requirements Set by the European Commission
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AI White Paper and European Data Strategy: The European Commission’s Vision for AI and Data
The European data strategy has a bold vision. It centres around strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) and data management across the European Union. Through its AI White Paper and comprehensive data strategies, the European Commission aims to build a future focused on digital innovation. This vision seeks to empower businesses, support research, and ensure ethical use… Continue reading AI White Paper and European Data Strategy: The European Commission’s Vision for AI and Data
Implementing Horizon Europe: Insights from the European Commission
The Horizon Europe programme represents the European Union’s most ambitious research and innovation framework. With a budget of €95.5 billion, it aims to strengthen Europe’s science, enhance innovation, and improve societal resilience. Successfully implementing Horizon Europe requires extensive collaboration, strategic planning, and effective management by the European Commission. By exploring the Commission’s approach, we gain… Continue reading Implementing Horizon Europe: Insights from the European Commission
The EIC Seal of Excellence
In the dynamic landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, securing funding is often the key to transforming ground-breaking ideas into reality. Recognizing this critical need, the European Union has introduced the European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition activities Seal of Excellence and the EIC Seal of Excellence. These are quality labels under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research… Continue reading The EIC Seal of Excellence
EIC 2024 Work Programme: €1.2 Billion in Funding for Innovation
The European Commission 2024 work programme of the European Innovation Council is now on. The programme focuses on strategic technologies and scaling up companies. The emphasis, specifically, is on empowering SMEs and start-ups to foster the development and scaling up of ‘deep tech’ innovations. Critical sectors include generative artificial intelligence (AI), space, critical raw materials,… Continue reading EIC 2024 Work Programme: €1.2 Billion in Funding for Innovation
European Commission Enhances Oversight of Innovation Council
The European Commission enhances oversight of Innovation Council by restructuring its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (RTD). This restructuring, effective from May, brought notable change. Overall, it shifted oversight of the European Innovation Council (EIC) funding program to the Directorate for the European Research Area and Innovation. This particular directorate is under the leadership of… Continue reading European Commission Enhances Oversight of Innovation Council