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Horizon 2020 (H2020) Funds 17 New Robotics Projects

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Cagri Yilmaz

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 – Updated FAQ

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

Q: What about traditional SMEs with limited innovation capacity? Will they have their place in H2020? A: SMEs will be encouraged to participate across the Horizon 2020 programme. The SME instrument is open to highly innovative SMEs showing a strong ambition to … Continue reading →

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Brand New Technology – Millions of applications potential – The MYO gesture-control armband senses your muscle’s movements

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

Harnessing muscular activity to provide computer input has many advantages over Kinect-like devices that use cameras or inertial sensors. A new gesture-based wireless input device that works by sensing the electrical signature of forearm contractions is now available for pre-order … Continue reading →

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COSME vs Horizon 2020 – Programme for the Competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs (COSME) 2014-2020

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

The new Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (COSME) will run from 2014 to 2020, with a planned budget of €2.5bn (current prices). Objectives facilitating access to finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) creating … Continue reading →

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Active ageing: Open call for robotic based pre-commercial solutions

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

In the European Union, countries are facing tough times in the health and elderly care sector: while populations age and require more care services, countries are under pressure to make these services more cost efficient and effective. The pan-European SILVER … Continue reading →

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Low Carbon KEEP Small Business Funding

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

The Low Carbon KEEP (Knowledge-East of England-Partners) programme aims to support East of England businesses to innovate and grow through University partnerships and knowledge transfer. By improving internal capabilities and implementing a low carbon approach to business through academic guidance, … Continue reading →

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Technology Strategy Board’s (TSB) IC Tomorrow Programme

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

IC tomorrow is a Technology Strategy Board programme based in London’s Tech City. It aims to stimulate innovation and economic growth in the digital sector, by breaking down barriers and opening doors for a new generation of entrepreneurs. The IC … Continue reading →

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Horizon 2020 – FET Open Scheme Wins €2Bn Funding!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

As the number one priority for ICT research, the 10-year  FET Flagship projects in graphene and computer modelling of the brain announced this week are guaranteed €1B each. The two winners of the biggest basic research grants in EU history … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

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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Understanding Horizon 2020

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Cagri Yilmaz

Horizon 2020 is the new EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation as proposed by the European Commission in November 2011. It is the successor of the Seventh Framework Programme, the current EU programme for Research (FP 7) and would … Continue reading →

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