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Horizon 2020 (H2020) Funds 17 New Robotics Projects

Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU research and innovation program ever. With nearly €80 billion of funding available over seven years, in addition to the private investment that this money will attract, the program promises more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020 (FP8) – FAQ, IPR and more…

What will be the IPR situation for a company participating in Horizon 2020? The general rules concerning intellectual property rights proposed in Horizon 2020 can be found in the Rules for Participation.  They would apply to all parts (specific programmes) … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020 : An introduction to the European Union’s plans for research and innovation funding (2014 to 2020)

The EU plans its spending within seven-year multi-annual financial frameworks (MFFs) and as the 2007 to 2013 MFF is drawing to a close, it is currently devising and agreeing the MFF for the period 2014 to 2020. To be concluded … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020 – a Summary of Events in 2012

Academics, SMEs and large companies are doing much more research in partnership. I would like to look back at some of the highlights of the move to open innovation in 2012, and the policy initiatives that are supporting this. Parliament takes … Continue reading

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European Commission Horizon 2020 (FP8) Funding Programme – Official Documents

Horizon 2020 – Official documents Proposals Horizon 2020 – The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Communication from the Commission  92 KB Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council establishing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020 – Good news on the Horizon for Irish SMEs

The new programme, Horizon 2020, has a proposed budget of €90bn. The programme will support research towards excellent science, competitive industries and better society. It will build on the current Framework Seven programme with outstanding schemes such as the Marie … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020 (FP8) – The Timeline

A time line for Horizon 2020 From 30/11: Parliament and Council negotiations on the basis of the Commission proposals Ongoing: Parliament and Council negotiations on EU budget 2014-20 (including overall budget for Horizon 2020) Mid 2012: Final calls under 7th … Continue reading

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Framework Programme 8 (FP8) has a new name – Horizon 2020

The new and upcoming European Commission Framework Programme 8 (FP8) has been given a new name: Horizon 2020. Following the “You name it” competition, commissioner Geogeghan-Quinn has announced today the new name for the future EU funding programme for research and … Continue reading

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