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📣 Want to secure EU #research #funding? Our #HorizonEurope guide is your essential tool for navigating one of the world's largest #science and #technology funding programmes. Not convinced yet? 🔓 Have a look at our 3 free excerpts from the 'Horizon Europe: The Essential Guide': 🔶 What is a Horizon Europe partnership? 🔷 Where does the money go?  🔶 Horizon Europe goes global: who’s in, who’s out, and why? 💡 Whether you’re a researcher, start-up founder, or part of a global company, this guide will keep you ahead in the competitive race for Horizon Europe grants.

📣 Have a look at this week's highlights from our #Horizon Blog: 🔷 Hungarian mathematician appointed as member of the ERC Scientific Council 🔶 Czechia backs Widening, dual-use research in FP10 position paper 🔷 US and China renew research partnership, with new limits 🔶 EC signs concession contract for IRIS² secure satellite system 📌 Read more: https://lnkd.in/exhPSpZ2

📣 Aalto University, together with KU Leuven and the University of Helsinki, has announced funding for 14 collaborative #projects in its second call for exploratory seed #funding. Aimed at strengthening international research links, the initiative supports innovative projects across disciplines and strengthens the strategic #partnership between the three institutions. With up to €30,000 per project, the call fosters high-impact collaboration by encouraging #researchers to explore joint approaches to #interdisciplinary challenges. 📌 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezMh_xCC

#Switzerland has reached a crucial agreement with Brussels to allow its researchers to participate in #HorizonEurope. This long-awaited agreement opens the door for Swiss #universities and #scientists to collaborate on cutting-edge projects across Europe. However, the future remains uncertain as a public #referendum could still threaten Switzerland's participation in the programme's successor, due to start in 2028. 📌 More: https://lnkd.in/gpXP7kgM

Breaking down barriers between disciplines is critical to tackling the interconnected crises of #biodiversity loss, #climate change and# ecosystem degradation. Yet #researchers face significant obstacles, from institutional silos to restrictive evaluation practices, that hinder their ability to address these complex challenges. A new report from the #IPBES highlights these issues and calls for greater support to foster #interdisciplinary collaboration.  📌 More: https://lnkd.in/evYddys6

🎉 The last edition of the Science|Business LinkedIn newsletter for 2024 is out! 🎉 This week, we’re bringing you the latest updates from our Funding Newswire and Policy Bulletin keeping you informed on key developments in #research and #innovation policy, funding opportunities, and more. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨

The European Parliament has approved two new committees on #security and #defence and public #health. These committees will deal with issues such as defence #research, hybrid threats and health crisis preparedness, reflecting the growing importance of these areas in EU #policy-making. 📌 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dQ2QCSGQ

Hungary’s EU Presidency has placed a strong focus on improving European competitiveness, integrating this goal into all policies, including Research, Development, and Innovation. Under its auspices, three pivotal conferences were organised by NRDIO - National Research Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH), each addressing key challenges in European #research and #innovation. The Week of Innovative Regions in Europe 2024 conference (November 13-14) focused on Europe’s #innovation strategies, exploring ways to enhance collaboration across sectors and improve #funding mechanisms. The discussions highlighted the importance of aligning policies to drive Europe's global #competitiveness and innovation capacity. Keynote speakers and panelists stressed the need for a more integrated approach to innovation, bridging gaps between research, #industry, and public #policy. The conference also explored how the EU can support breakthrough technologies and foster a more resilient innovation #ecosystem across the region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecunfCGi The Skills Development for Smart Specialization conference (02-03 December) focused on aligning #education and #training with the future needs of Europe’s workforce. Experts examined the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and creating opportunities for lifelong learning to meet the demands of emerging industries. The conference stressed that addressing the #skills gap is crucial for the success of Europe’s innovation strategies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQj7RJJJ Finally, the Towards a Strengthened European Cooperation in Brain Health Research conference (09-10 December) highlighted the urgent need for stronger research partnerships and inclusive #science to tackle brain-related #health issues affecting one in three Europeans. Experts underscored the importance of better coordination between basic and clinical research and discussed how the European Partnership for Brain Health could enhance patient care and treatment outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3BevJsJ These conferences collectively highlighted the need for stronger #cooperation, better #funding, and forward-looking skills development to maintain Europe’s leadership in research and innovation. As Borbala Schenk, Head of the International Affairs Department at NRDIO, concluded, the conferences brought participants together on how to act, emphasising the importance of boosting European #competitiveness: “This is only the beginning of this conversation, and it will continue”. For more info: https://lnkd.in/dk2f2ujr #BrainHealthconference2024 #S3conference2024 #WIRE24 Sponsored by NRDIO - National Research Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH)

🎄 Want to do better in next year’s Horizon quiz? 😉 Only 1% of readers aced our Horizon Europe quiz. How well did you score? 👉 Take the quiz here: https://lnkd.in/eKz9XF-q 💡 For those navigating the complex world of R&I funding, keeping up with the latest developments is essential. Many of our readers rely on the Funding Newswire for timely insights and data to stay ahead: 📈 Discover the latest funding calls and success rates. 📚 Access in-depth analyses and expert advice. 🌐 Stay informed on key updates from the EU’s innovation landscape. Get ready for 2025 with the trusted resource for R&I professionals. 👉 Learn more about the Funding Newswire: https://lnkd.in/eVimaZK2 #HorizonEurope #FundingNewswire #EUpolicy #HappyHolidays

According to the annual Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard of the world’s 2,000 top-spending companies, private R&D spending in the EU grew by 9.8% last year, overtaking the US and China for the first time in a decade. This achievement highlights Europe's innovation potential but also exposes gaps, with the bloc excelling in automotive R&D but lagging behind in pharmaceuticals, software and hardware. 📌 Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/eb7MuvjY