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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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European Commission Funding Boost of EUR 7 Billion for Innovation Union

Research is set to remain high on the EU’s political agenda as Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announces the release of nearly EUR 7 billion for stimulating European innovation through research funding. As the biggest ever European Commission … Continue reading

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Technology Strategy Board (TSB) Funding – Internet of Things

Internet of Things convergence The Technology Strategy Board is investing £500,000 in preparatory studies to develop strategies for moving towards a converged and open application and services marketplace in the Internet of Things. Following the preparatory studies, we will invest … Continue reading

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FP7 Funding – Objective ICT-2011 9.6: FET Proactive: Unconventional Computation (UCOMP)

 Open promotes the exploration of radically new ideas and trends for future research and innovation and provides sustained support to emerging areas that require long-term fundamental research. FET-Open welcomes submission of proposal ideas for long-term visionary research related to ICT, … Continue reading

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FP7 Funding – New ERC Initiative

Innovation is high on the EU agenda, and the European Research Council (ERC) is helping secure this target by introducing a new funding initiative called ‘Proof of Concept’. Under this new initiative, funded under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), researchers … Continue reading

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Can US companies apply for European Commission Funding (FP7)?

What types of projects receive funding? The European Union provides substantial funds to help EU Member States comply with strict EU environmental regulations, improve communications and transportation, Information Communication Technologies (ICT), improve public administration, and promote economic convergence. If your … Continue reading

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The Emerging Technologies – Augmented Reality

What is Augmented Reality or AR? Well, the simplest way to explain it is the new way of displaying a computer generated content over a live view of the world by using a technology device. It is a new way … Continue reading

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Understanding Marie Curie Funding – Key Facts

1. What type of Marie Curie Projects are there in Framework 7? There are a number of differing types of Marie Curie Actions in FP7. In addition to the straightforward Intra European Fellowships, there are a variety of different schemes … Continue reading

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UK is investing in Technology & Innovation Centres (announced by the TSB)

Following last week’s announcement by Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, that the next technology and innovation centre will be in offshore renewable energy. The technology Strategy Board (TSB) has already published a list of ten further candidate … Continue reading

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What is Innovation according to the European Commission?

It is one of those questions that if you ask 100 people, you will probably get 100 different answers. According to Oxford Dictionary, Innovation is a new method, idea, product. But is that so? For me, innovation in its simplest … Continue reading

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