2016 Info Day on the Horizon 2020 'Smart cities and communities' EventsThe event targets potential applicants to the 'Smart cities & communities' topic of the
EU-India STI Cooperation Days 2016 EventsOrganised by the Indigo Policy and Inno Indigo projects, the EU-India STI Cooperation days
Bright future for solar fuels, say EU scientists AchievementsThe EU-funded SOLARH2 project has established a pan-European research network that is tapping into
Accessible, digital natural history AchievementsFrom insect and plant specimens to slides of fossil samples and microscopic life forms, Europe has
January deadline for FET-Open research and innovation actions call NewsThe next cut-off date for the Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Open call for research and innovation actions
A close up look at ultra-thin nanomaterials for industrial use New projectsAdvances in nanomaterials hold the promise of new, better, more competitive products.
Revealing Europe's submarine secrets - in 3D AchievementsA chance conversation with a marine archaeologist friend led to Charalambos Poullis joining a dive
Preventing fires on the latest generation of aircraft AchievementsThe AircraftFire project is helping aircraft manufacturers and regulators better plan for and preve
Charging electric vehicles on the move AchievementsLong journey? Electric car? Will you reach your destination before you run out of juice?
Europe's eyes in the sky aid global security AchievementsFrom UN peacekeeping operations to managing crowds at the World Cup, the G-NEXT project has demonst
A stellar nursery for young astronomers AchievementsOne spacecraft, five years or more, and over a billion stars - ESA's Gaia mission set out in 2013 t
Improving bioenergy sources for a more sustainable world AchievementsCoal-based power stations and industrial facilities are largely powered by harmful fossil fuels.
Biomimicry for airport security AchievementsNew technologies are progressively changing the face of airport and border security.
First loan under InnovFin Energy Demo Project provides €10 million to harness ocean wave energy NewsA first-of-a-kind demonstration project that converts wave energy into electrical power, which could be a major ste
Commission launches three Horizon Prizes for energy innovation NewsThe European Commission today launched three Horizon Prizes to encourage innovation and find solutions to challenge
Outcome of the referendum in the United Kingdom NewsThe Statement of 29 June of the Heads of State or Government of 27 Member States, as well as the Presidents of the
Towards a Strategic Transport Research & Innovation Agenda (STRIA) NewsMeeting the transport stakeholders: consultation process for low-carbon transport and mobility
European Innovation Council Call for Ideas: what was said, and where we could go from here EventsFrom 16 February to 29 April 2016, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation