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You are a researcher, practitioner or member of a research team and you are working on solutions that integrate water, energy, food and the ecosystem? These solutions have been implemented and have caught the attention of potential users?
Seize the opportunity offered by PRIMA and participate in the WEFE Nexus Award (deadline for submission: 22 May – 17h00 CET).
This year, PRIMA launches the 3rd edition of its flagship initiative to reward the research teams working on concrete solutions to current global challenges.
Why a WEFE Nexus Prize?
Water, food and energy represent the three vertices of an inseparable triangle for life and human development in which synergies flow, but in which tensions are also increasing. However, these key sectors have historically been managed independently from each…
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BlueMissionMed Coordination and Support Action join forces with “Celebrate Islands 2023” international contest and aims at recognising, promoting and supporting the best initiatives which actively contribute to achieving the EU Mission’s objectives in the Mediterranean basin.
Two special “Mediterranean Blue Islands” prizes will be assigned and then delivered in the context of the 'High-Level Event Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and waters by 2030’– The Mediterranean lighthouse in action – organised by the European Commission in Palermo on May 30-31, 2023.
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GRASS CEILING is a new European project that aims to empower rural women and increase the number of socio-ecological innovations led by women in agriculture, the rural economy and rural communities.
GRASS CEILING, led by South East Technological University (SETU-Ireland) is a €2.8m project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, brings together 25 partners from across Europe and will develop a forum where women can drive socio-ecological transitions, that is, develop innovations in response to socio-ecological challenges and strengthen the resilience of rural areas. This is essential to deliver the UN’s goals on gender parity, realise the EU gender equality strategy, and achieve the goals of the Green Deal, the Farm to Fork strategy, the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
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SmartSPIN aims at developing a new business model to improve the energy efficiency and flexibility in commercial rented sector. The new business solutions are expected to benefit all parties involved and allow both owners and tenants to profit from the cost, energy efficiency improvements and flexibility services in a more transparent way. For a three-years-period, the project will demonstrate, test, validate and implement the smart energy solutions in three European pilot sites situated in Spain, Greece and Ireland.
Furthermore, the novel SmartSPIN business model integrates the latest advanced smart energy services concepts and technologies available on the market along with other non-energy services. Combined with advanced measurement and verification concepts for data analytics from smart equipment and a new contractual approach that fairly splits the benefits between all stakeholders, SmartSPIN…
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MCST-TUBITAK 2023 Joint Call for R&I Proposals, Information session event recording has been published and it is herewith being shared with you.
For more information or assistance kindly visit the official call page which includes a pdf version of the information session or contact the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) on …
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The pre-announcement of the first THCS Joint Transnational Call 2023 entitled “Healthcare of the future” is now out, and the call will official open soon. It aims to support transnational research and innovation projects addressing the optimization of patient care pathways and contribute to the transition towards more sustainable, efficient, resilient, ethical, high-quality, and accessible person-centred healthcare systems.
This first Joint Call shall be organized as follows:
- 1-stage Call
- Intent to Apply deadline: 23rd May 2023
- Full proposal deadline: 13th June 2023
- National budget: €500,000
- Consortium eligibility: at least three independent legal entities from at least three different participating countries
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The Nanobiotechnology Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. Priorities are the detection of micro(nano)plastics and the characterisation of nano-biotechnology based health products.
The Nanobiotechnology Laboratory features state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. A special emphasis lies on characterisation of nanomaterials, micro-nanoplastics, nanomedicines, advanced materials and their interactions with biological systems, as well as on the detection, identification and characterisation of nanomaterials in food and consumer products.
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Are you an Adult Learning and Education (ALE) educator/practitioner, researcher, organisation, or policy maker with a passion for sharing your knowledge and experiences?
Do you want to showcase your or your organisation’s work and make valuable connections with a thriving community of over 140,000 members in 37 countries making a difference in ALE?
Then EPALE is for you!
The Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability (DRLLE) acts as the National Support Service for Malta (NSS Malta), thus aims to play a key role in disseminating information about EPALE amongst Adult learning stakeholders in Malta.
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Rome, 28/02/2023 - The BlueMissionMed project is starting its activities after the kick-off last month. Funded by the European Commission as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) and coordinated by the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), this three-year project aims at development and deployment of transformative innovative solutions in all forms (technological, social, business, governance) to prevent and eliminate the pollution of Mediterranean waters.
“Mediterranean Sea accounts for about 7,5% of the world marine biodiversity, 15% of the global maritime traffic and 20% of the global Gross Marine Product, however it is one of the most polluted sea in Europe. Mediterranean Sea environmental status represents a high priority in the political agenda of the European Union.” says Fabio Fava (UniBo…
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A recording of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership information session is now available here. For further information about this funding opportunity please visit the below link.
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EMD In My Country is a key part of the wave of ocean awareness and activism that has been rising steadily in recent years: the events under its brand have become more and more popular, attracting more thousands of participants every year. Local activities such as beach clean ups, guided tours of ports, art exhibitions, workshops, conferences, seminars, exhibitions on maritime themes, ocean literacy actions, eco-tours and walks in areas with significant maritime heritage, boat excursions, visits to maritime museums, ships, aquaria, shipyards etc. aim to a wide audience across Europe, with a "fun and game" component directly appealing to a younger public.
EMD In My Country 2023 will include physical, virtual and hybrid events that will take place from 1 April to 31 October 2023.
Organisers will receive a communication pack and their events will be promoted via the…
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The call will open on 15 March and close at noon on 9 June 2023. All Interreg Europe topics are open. MEUR 130 is set aside for the call.
Are you planning to apply? If so, we have prepared a set of support tools to make the project development a success. Find out how we can help.
Visit the below link to learn further.
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Co-fund action under Horizon Europe, the “Transforming Health & Care Systems” (THCS) Partnership brings together 64 partners from 26 countries to ensure the transition towards more sustainable, resilient, innovative and high quality people-centered health and care systems.
ROME, 15/2/2023 - European health and care systems are facing core common challenges, requiring innovative, harmonized and coordinated solutions. It’s based on this assumption that the European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) was conceived, representing a unique strategic opportunity to enable the future transformation of our health and care systems.
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The human heart beats 100 000 times a day, every beat circulating blood, oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Heart failure happens when the fist-sized organ is unable to perform this vital function properly.
Most people with the condition are forced to seek long-term mechanical support for blood circulation. While pumps and artificial hearts have been available for more than 40 years, the options currently on offer are tricky for their users.
New normal
The devices are often noisy and require patients to carry heavy battery packs and have wires going through their skin to power the device. Some even use pumps outside the body to circulate the blood.
But researchers are hopeful that a new generation of artificial hearts will improve things.
‘Our vision is that one should be able…
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The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) is proud to launch the Euro-Mediterranean Innovation Camp (EMIC), a unique innovation competition and boot camp for youth in the region. EMIC is a new venture for 2023, which aims to nurture innovation and creativity among 18–35-year-olds.
Residents of the Euro-Mediterranean and within this age-group with a novel idea or invention that has the potential to be commercialised and could be converted to a prototype within 3 months can apply. The innovation must address one of the following three thematic areas: health, renewable energy, and environment (including climate change).
Whether the applicant is a high school graduate, in higher education, post-graduate, or employed, EMIC wants to hear from you – all that is needed are inventive minds with dynamic ideas! (and don´t forget a good command of English).
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The Department of Environmental Design (Faculty for the Built Environment) has won funds to complete an innovative engineering project in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and Science Education (Faculty of Education).
The project, called Aerodynamic, Pedestrian Level, Air quality Control using Urban Vegetation Elements (APACHE for short), will use computer modelling to spearhead research into new air pollution barriers.
Many of us already appreciate seeing greenery in our urban environments, but what if nature could also provide a solution for the growing issue of air pollution we’re facing in our cities?
The aim of APACHE is…
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The European Defence Agency (EDA) issued on 1 February 2023 its call for applications to its first ever EDA Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Awards. This contest will reward a total of three original and valuable defence-related papers covering technologies, processes and applications for enhanced future defence.
The winning entries will come up with ideas which, if implemented between now and 2035, would contribute to enhance specific EU defence capabilities. Entries will be judged on their quality and impact, with a special emphasis on technology and innovation to help cover the European Union’s defence needs and shortfalls.
The contest aims to promote and support the work of early career researchers by introducing their work to the defence community, stimulate…
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In Malta, around 10% of the local population is affected by diabetes. This is especially alarming considering that diabetes can affect the blood and nervous system and eventually even lead to foot amputations. Researchers from the University of Malta (UM) and Mater Dei Hospital are trying to address this problem in their project Sit_Diab: Smart Insole Technology for the Diabetic Foot. They developed a novel method of detecting foot complications early enough to take action in time to help save limbs.
To prevent the amputation numbers from increasing, a research team from the University of Malta and the Mater Dei hospital, led by Professor Alfred Gatt,…
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On 25 January CINEA launched a new service contract for the Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Assistance Mechanism and Blue Forum,which has been awarded EUR 2.2 million for a period of two years. The is led by the French based consultancy Application Européenne de Technologies et de Services (AETS).The objective of the contract is to support the European Commission and the EU Member States in the implementation of their MSP plans and processes.
Since 2015 the European Commission financed support and expert services on Maritime Spatial Planning through an Assistance Mechanism, after the adoption of the MSP Directive. This Assistance Mechanism has developed an information and communication platform (the European MSP Platform), and provided support with a dedicated team of experts, studies, workshops, and more.…
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The the new European Research Area (ERA) industrial technology roadmap for circular technologies and business models has been published. It identifies key circular technologies and innovation needs for the textile, construction and energy-intensive industries. It calls for a comprehensive approach to develop and adopt those technologies at all stages of the materials and products life cycle. Use of circular technologies in the industrial sectors will contribute to reducing pressure on natural resources and to the EU's climate neutrality target for 2050.
The roadmap highlights investment needs which will help EU industry to further strengthen its position as a global leader. The EU has the highest share (32%) of companies worldwide active in circular economy technologies…
