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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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Eurostars Funding Deadline Published!

The cut-off date: EUREKA’s Eurostars Programme is open for funding applications on a continuous basis, with an average of two application submission deadlines each year. The next deadline for the submission of applications is Next Deadline:    Thursday 20th September 2012 … Continue reading

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Start Up Loans for Young Entrepreneurs (UK)

When can I apply? You can apply for a StartUp Loan from 28 May 2012. To whom do I apply? The StartUp Loan distribution partners will be announced shortly and you can choose the loan provider that suits you best. … Continue reading

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EC FP8 Funding- Horizon 2020 – Everything you want to know

  Q: How will the rules for participation and dissemination change under Horizon 2020? And how will they be simplified? A: The Horizon 2020 Framework Programme represents a radically new and comprehensive approach to the EU’s research and innovation funding policies. The … Continue reading

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FP7 Expected Funding Calls and Deadlines – 2012

COOPERATION Health Official call identifier Thematic Domain Expected publication Date Expected Deadline Further information FP7-HEALTH-2013 Health July 2012 Sept/Oct 2012 Contact NCP Orientation Paper Food Agri Biotech Official call identifier Thematic Domain Expected publication Date Expected Deadline Further information FP7-KBBE-2013-7 … Continue reading

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JumpStart – Funding for London SMEs

JumpStart Managed by: London Development Agency What is it for? Support for innovative business projects‚ Who can apply? London based SMEs‚   What is available? Various – see below Details The aim of Jumpstart is to encourage organisations to improve … Continue reading

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SMART – The old GRD funding gets a new name

Smart (previously known as Grant for Research and Development) is a Technology Strategy Board scheme offering funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in R&D projects in the strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology, from which successful … 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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FP7 Funding for Marine Renewable Energy Projects

A new EU-funded initiative is set to give the marine renewable energy sector a boost worth EUR 9 million. The MARINET (‘Marine renewables infrastructure network’) initiative will give companies access to test facilities in specialist marine renewable energy centres across … Continue reading

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