Monthly Archives: March 2012

Horizon 2020 – FAQ for the FP8 Programme

Q: What are the key features of Horizon 2020 and its Rules which will make it simpler to participate in? A: Simplification in Horizon 2020 will target three overarching goals: reducing the administrative costs of the participants; accelerating all processes … Continue reading

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Emerging Technologies – Electroencephalography (EEG)

Electroencephalography (EEG) is the recording of electrical activity along the scalp. EEG measures voltage fluctuations resulting from ionic current flows within the neurons of the brain. In clinical contexts, EEG refers to the recording of the brain’s spontaneous electrical activity … Continue reading

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R&D tax credits – Every little helps…

R&D tax credits are an incentive in the form of tax relief for companies of all sizes to raise their investment in R&D. The tax credits work by allowing companies to deduct qualifying expenditure on R&D activities when calculating their … Continue reading

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Ambient Assisted Living – Technology Strategy Board Funding Call

Ambient Assisted Living Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) will address the needs of Europe’s ageing population, reducing innovation barriers of forthcoming promising markets, and lowering future social security costs. AAL aims – through the use of intelligent products and the provision … Continue reading

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The Seventh Annual Public Conference of the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing

The Seventh Annual Public Conference of the European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing will take place from 29 to 30 March 2012 in Brussels, Belgium. The event will feature presentations from a wide variety of textile … Continue reading

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New Innovation Partnerships – the key to the competitive European Union

The European Commission suggests redoubling the efforts on innovation, in three key areas for future growth and employment: the supply of raw materials, sustainable agriculture, and active and healthy ageing. To do so, the Commission has set up two new … Continue reading

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