European Innovation Council - European Innovation Council pilot - €176 million to 38 start-ups and SMEs set to shape the future

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission has selected 38 of Europe’s most promising start-ups and SMEs to receive funding of between €1 and €17 million to develop and scale up ground-breaking innovations in Europe. This is the last round of funding in the pilot phase of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator and it received over 4200 applications, the highest number ever.

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Press Centre - 2020 EU Industrial Research and Development Scoreboard: EU companies remain robust and increase investment amidst stiff global competition

[Source: Research & Innovation] Companies in the European Union (EU27) have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the tenth consecutive year as included in the 2020 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard published today. In 2019, they invested 5.6% more in R&D, up from 4.7% in 2018. This growth is driven by the automobile, ICT and health sectors.

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Press Centre - Commission ensures continuation of the European Research Council and appoints top scientists to its governing body

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Commission has today extended the European Research Council (ERC) established for the period 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2020 until the adoption of the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - Horizon Europe. The Commission today also appointed five new members to the governing body of the ERC, the Scientific Council, and reappointed 16 current members for the same period.

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Research Headlines - Big data at the service of public safety and security

[Source: Research & Innovation] An EU-funded consortium has developed an innovative solution to improve public safety and personal security by helping organisations, businesses and citizens harness the benefits of big data more easily and efficiently.

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Research Headlines - Computer model targets more effective cancer treatments

[Source: Research & Innovation] A groundbreaking EU-funded project has created a new method for developing multidrug cancer treatments. Many of the cancers this method targets have proven very difficult to treat with conventional medicines. As a result, this innovation has the potential to save thousands of lives every year.

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Research Headlines - Computermodelle f&252;r wirksamere Krebsbehandlungen

[Source: Research & Innovation] Ein bahnbrechendes EU-finanziertes Projekt entwickelte eine neue Methode für die Erstellung einer Kombinationstherapie gegen Krebs. Viele Krebsarten, welche diese Methode angeht, haben sich als mit herkömmlichen Arzneimitteln schwer behandelbar herausgestellt. Diese Innovation birgt das Potenzial, jedes Jahr Tausende Leben zu retten.

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Research Headlines - Model komputerowy pozwala na skuteczniejsze leczenie raka

[Source: Research & Innovation] W ramach przełomowego, finansowanego przez UE projektu stworzono nową metodę opracowywania wielolekowych terapii przeciwnowotworowych. Metoda pozwala na leczenie wielu nowotworów opornych na konwencjonalne terapie. To innowacyjne rozwiązanie może przyczynić do ocalenia tysięcy istnień ludzkich rocznie.

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Research Headlines - Un mod&232;le informatique cible des traitements contre le cancer plus efficaces

[Source: Research & Innovation] Un projet révolutionnaire financé par l’UE a élaboré une nouvelle méthode pour créer des traitements multi médicamenteux contre le cancer. Bon nombre des cancers ciblés par cette méthode se sont avérés très complexes à traiter avec les médecines traditionnelles. Cette innovation pourrait sauver des milliers de vies chaque année.

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Research Headlines - Un modello informatico interviene su trattamenti antitumorali pi&249; efficaci

[Source: Research & Innovation] Un rivoluzionario progetto finanziato dall’UE ha creato un nuovo metodo per sviluppare trattamenti antitumorali multifarmacologici. Questo metodo interviene su molti tumori che si sono rivelati difficili da trattare con i farmaci tradizionali. Di conseguenza, questa innovazione ha il potenziale per salvare migliaia di vite ogni anno.

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Research Headlines - Un modelo inform&225;tico permite dise&241;ar tratamientos m&225;s eficaces contra el c&225;ncer

[Source: Research & Innovation] Un innovador proyecto, financiado con fondos europeos, ha creado un nuevo método para desarrollar polifarmacoterapias contra el cáncer. Muchos de los cánceres a los que se dirige este método han resultado muy difíciles de tratar con fármacos convencionales. Esta innovación podría salvar miles de vidas cada año.

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Press Centre - European Commission signs a new working arrangement with the World Meteorological Organisation

[Source: Research & Innovation] On 14 December, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel, and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General, Professor Petteri Taalas, signed a working arrangement between the European Commission and WMO during a virtual signature ceremony.

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Group of Chief Scientific Advisors - New scientific opinion on the Biodegradability of Plastics in the Open Environment

[Source: Research & Innovation] Today the European Commission’s independent Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) delivered a Scientific Opinion on the Biodegradability of Plastics in the Open Environment. In their opinion, the GCSA provides recommendations to assess which specific applications of biodegradable plastics in the open environment offer potential environmental benefits over conventional plastics.

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Research Headlines - Measuring the new world of online work

[Source: Research & Innovation] Labour markets are changing dramatically, with millions now finding and carrying out work online. However, as official statistics only capture traditional labour markets, an EU-funded project has been tracking the growing world of online work.

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Horizon Europe - Commission welcomes political agreement on Horizon Europe, the next EU research and innovation programme

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on Horizon Europe, the largest transnational programme ever supporting research and innovation. The new EU research and innovation programme will have a budget of around €95.5 billion for 2021-2027 (current prices).

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European Innovation Council - European Innovation Council awards €74 million to cutting-edge technologies for the green and digital transitions

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder Pilot has selected 18 new projects that aim to support the EU green and digital transitions. They are set to receive a total of €74 million following the latest round of applications for funding.

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International Cooperation - Commissioner Gabriel signs Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation with the Kingdom of Morocco

[Source: Research & Innovation] On behalf of the European Commission, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel signed today the Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation, together with her counter-part His Excellency, Mr Driss Ouaouicha, the Vice-Minister in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kingdom of Morocco.

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Research Headlines - How our brains share emotions, such as intense fear

[Source: Research & Innovation] Although being stuck in a brain scanner while being exposed to a horror film may not be everyone's idea of fun, monitoring volunteers' grey cells throughout this process can tell scientists a lot. EU-funded research using this and other memorable techniques has generated new knowledge on the way we process and transmit social information.

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Research Headlines - De nouvelles solutions aident les administrations publiques locales &224; lutter contre les cyberattaques

[Source: Research & Innovation] Les cyberattaques contre les gouvernements locaux augmentent. Un projet financé par l’UE a développé et testé une suite d’outils et de services visant à empêcher ces attaques et à réagir efficacement. Sur la base de ces résultats, les administrations publiques locales en Europe bénéficieront d’un programme de cybersécurité renforcé destiné à protéger les citoyens et leurs précieuses données.

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Research Headlines - Neue L&246;sungen helfen Kommunalverwaltungen im Kampf gegen Cyberangriffe

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cyberangriffe gegen Kommunalverwaltungen kommen immer häufiger vor. Zur Unterstützung hat ein EU-finanziertes Projekt Werkzeuge und Dienste entwickelt, um diesen Attacken vorzubeugen und wirksam auf sie zu reagieren. Auf diesen Ergebnissen aufbauend werden Kommunalverwaltungen in Europa von stabileren Cybersicherheitsprogrammen profitieren, die letztendlich beim Schutz der Bürgerdaten helfen werden.

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Research Headlines - New solutions help local public administrations fight cyberattacks

[Source: Research & Innovation] Cyberattacks against local governments are on the rise. To help fight back, an EU-funded project has developed and tested a suite of tools and services for preventing and effectively reacting to these attacks. Based on these results, local public administrations in Europe will benefit from a more robust cybersecurity programme that will ultimately help protect citizens and their precious data.

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Research Headlines - Nowe rozwi&261;zania wspomagaj&261; samorz&261;dy w walce z cyberatakami

[Source: Research & Innovation] Samorządy lokalne coraz częściej padają ofiarą cyberataków. Walkę z tym zjawiskiem wspiera zespół finansowanego przez UE projektu, w ramach którego powstał zestaw narzędzi i usług wspomagających reagowanie na ataki. Dzięki opracowanym rozwiązaniom organy administracji samorządowej w Europie będą w stanie lepiej zadbać o cyberbezpieczeństwo, chroniąc tym samym mieszkańców oraz ich cenne dane.

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Research Headlines - Nuevas soluciones permiten a las administraciones p&250;blicas locales combatir los ciberataques

[Source: Research & Innovation] Los ataques cibernéticos contra los gobiernos locales van en aumento, por lo que un proyecto financiado con fondos europeos ha desarrollado y probado un paquete de instrumentos y servicios para prevenir y reaccionar ante estos ataques. Así, las administraciones públicas locales de Europa dispondrán de un programa de ciberseguridad robusto para proteger a los ciudadanos y sus datos.

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Research Headlines - Nuove soluzioni aiutano le pubbliche amministrazioni locali a combattere gli attacchi informatici

[Source: Research & Innovation] Gli attacchi informatici contro gli enti locali sono in aumento. Per combatterli, un progetto finanziato dall’UE ha sviluppato e collaudato strumenti e servizi per evitare e reagire efficacemente a questi attacchi. Sulla base di questi risultati, le pubbliche amministrazioni locali in Europa beneficeranno di un programma più solido di sicurezza informatica che proteggerà i dati dei cittadini.

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International Cooperation - Commissioner Gabriel signs Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation with the Kingdom of Morocco

[Source: Research & Innovation] On behalf of the European Commission, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel signed today the Administrative Arrangement on Marine Research and Innovation Cooperation, together with her counter-part His Excellency, Mr Driss Ouaouicha, the Vice-Minister in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kingdom of Morocco.

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Research Headlines - Greener ingredients from algae to boost bioeconomy

[Source: Research & Innovation] Algae grown, harvested and processed using new techniques developed by EU-funded researchers could supply greener alternatives to common ingredients - putting more eco-friendly cosmetics on the shelf and adding more sustainable foods to the menu.

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Research Headlines - Better ethical practices for using big data

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded E-SIDES project gathered together many different industry players who use big data as well as data researchers. It developed a set of guidelines on how to use this data without overstepping ethical boundaries.

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Research Headlines - D&233;chiffrer les myst&232;res des trous noirs

[Source: Research & Innovation] Quel rôle, si tant est qu’il y en ait un, les trous noirs massifs jouent-ils dans l’évolution d’une galaxie? Pour le savoir, un projet financé par l’UE a utilisé des télescopes à rayons X très avancés pour étudier de plus près ces mystérieux corps célestes. Ses découvertes ont considérablement renforcé notre compréhension de l’univers.

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Research Headlines - Desvelar los misterios de los agujeros negros

[Source: Research & Innovation] ¿Qué papel desempeñan los agujeros negros masivos en la evolución de una galaxia? Con el fin de averiguarlo, un proyecto financiado con fondos europeos utilizó telescopios de rayos X muy avanzados que permiten observar más de cerca estos misteriosos cuerpos celestes. Sus descubrimientos amplían enormemente nuestro conocimiento sobre el universo.

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Research Headlines - Die Geheimnisse der schwarzen L&246;cher

[Source: Research & Innovation] Spielen massive schwarze Löcher bei der Evolution von Galaxien eine Rolle – und wenn ja, welche? Mit hochmodernen Röntgenteleskopen wollte ein EU-finanziertes Projekt einen genaueren Blick auf diese mysteriösen Himmelskörper werfen. Seine Entdeckungen erweitern das gängige Verständnis vom Universum deutlich.

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Research Headlines - Pozna&263; tajemnice czarnych dziur

[Source: Research & Innovation] Jaką rolę odgrywają ogromne czarne dziury w ewolucji galaktyki? Zespół finansowanego przez UE projektu postanowił odpowiedzieć na to pytanie, wykorzystując zaawansowane teleskopy rentgenowskie, by bliżej przyjrzeć się tym tajemniczym ciałom niebieskim. Ich ustalenia w ogromnym stopniu poszerzają naszą wiedzę na temat wszechświata.

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Research Headlines - Svelare i misteri dei buchi neri

[Source: Research & Innovation] Qual è il ruolo, se esiste, svolto dai buchi neri massicci nell’evoluzione di una galassia? Per scoprirlo, un progetto finanziato dall’UE ha impiegato telescopi a raggi X estremamente avanzati per osservare più da vicino questi misteriosi corpi celesti. Ciò che ha scoperto amplia notevolmente la nostra comprensione dell’universo.

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Research Headlines - Unravelling the mysteries of black holes

[Source: Research & Innovation] What role - if any - do massive black holes play in the evolution of a galaxy? To find out, an EU-funded project used highly advanced X-ray telescopes to get a closer look at these mysterious celestial bodies. What they discovered greatly expands our understanding of the universe.

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