Avainsana: innovation
European Research and Innovation Days focusing on how research and innovation can help achieve Europe’s priorities
The European Research and Innovation Days, Europe’s annual flagship event on the future of research and innovation, are starting and will take place online until…
New research report says systemic change in food packaging recycling only possible through public-private partnerships to drive innovation
A new report from Finland’s Technical Research Center (VTT), “Recycling Food Packaging”, highlights those technology solutions expected to become commercially available in the next…
Commission suspends cooperation with Russia on research and innovation
Following the Russian invasion against Ukraine and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Commission has decided to suspend the cooperation with Russian entities…
Commission welcomes approval of the Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe and future governance of the European Research Area
Today, the Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe’ (Pact for R&I), as well as…
The Water Council launches new Water Champion program
The Water Council, a global nonprofit membership organization advancing freshwater innovation and water stewardship, today announced that it has launched a new Water Champion…
Commission opens first European Innovation Council calls worth €1 billion
Following the launch of the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the announcement of the first funding opportunities, today the Commission opened the first EIC Accelerator…
Coronavirus: Commission mobilises €123 million for research and innovation to combat the threat of variants
The Commission is mobilising €123 million from Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme, for urgent research into coronavirus variants. This first emergency…
Research for waste recycling and sustainable material cycles
For the research of new waste utilization possibilities and the development of effective and sustainable material cycles, the research and innovation site metabolon in Germany…
Horizon Europe’s first strategic plan 2021-2024: Commission sets research and innovation priorities for a sustainable future
Today, the European Commission adopted the first strategic plan for Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme worth €95.5 billion in current prices….
Innovation divide holds back EU research potential
The capacity of European firms to take up and develop state-of-the-art technology varies considerably among Member States and prevents the EU from fully exploiting its…
The circular economy could forever change how cars are made – here’s how
Embracing the circular economy has become even more critical since COVID-19 has hit economies hard, putting pressure on consumers and manufacturers and driving home the…
‘Britain’s first’ plastic-free takeaway cup launched
The ButterflyCup is initially being unveiled at WWT centres across the UK. Unlike traditional takeaway cups, the cup contains no plastic laminate, uses plant-based inks…
Leuven is Europe’s Capital of Innovation 2020
The city of Leuven in Belgium is the European Capital of Innovation 2020, in recognition of its excellent innovation concepts as well as its processes…
EU launches EUR 1 billion call for green and digital transition
The European Commission launched Thursday a EUR 1 billion call for research and innovation projects that respond to the climate crisis and help protect Europe’s…
Aluminium recycling technology boosted by crystallisation research
An innovative method for aluminium recycling has been boosted by research showing the microscopic changes that take place when molten alloys cool. Researcher Dr Biao…
University of Portsmouth to receive government funding to develop plastic recycling research and innovation
The UK’s University of Portsmouth is to share in £15.9 million of investment from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The Solent LEP was formed…
Polymateria raises £15m for biodegradable bioplastics innovation
UK biodegradable and compostable plastic specialist Polymateria has received £15 million in funding from impact investing platform Planet First Partners (PFP) to fund the roll-out…
Water industry seeks partners to embed circular economy approach across the sector
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is kicking off a programme of research to help the sector transform its approach and is looking to work with…
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