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Have your say in identifying members for a soon to be established Stakeholder Board dedicated to enabling innovation ecosystems for the Mediterranean region.
The Stakeholder Board will be established in the framework of the CSA FUTURE4PRIMA project and aims to develop and promote a comprehensive vision for a future innovation ecosystem for the Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) around the themes of the water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) nexus.
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The Partnership on Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) is an initiative that aims to promote and fund collaborative research and innovation projects on water scarcity, food security, and sustainable agriculture in the Mediterranean…
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During a press conference held on 1st July 2024, the Hon Clifton Grima, Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation and the Hon Keith Azzopardi Tanti, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation, publicly launched Xjenza Malta (Science Malta). By virtue of Legal Notice 112 of 2024, Xjenza Malta (Science Malta) has acquired the status of a Government Agency of Malta which will be committed to develop the national strategies of Research and Innovation, as well as Space, whilst providing for their implementation and funding. By means of this new identity, Xjenza Malta (Science Malta) is reaffirming the commitment of its predecessor, the Malta Council for Science and Technology, to invest in the future by showcasing the transformative impact that policy and funding support has on beneficiaries, academic institutions, private firms, and government entities. This new identity will reflect our ongoing dedication to support…
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In March 2023, the THCS Partnership, co-funded by the European Commission (EC), launched its first Joint Transnational Call (JTC) for Research and Innovation (R&I) proposals under the theme "Healthcare of the Future." This ambitious initiative united 36 Funding Organisations, including Xjenza Malta (formerly the Malta Council for Science and Technology), from 24 countries to support the highest-ranking collaborative transnational research projects.
Xjenza Malta, through its Internationalisation Unit, has been actively involved since the inception of the Partnership, particularly in Work Package 8 (WP8), which is responsible for monitoring and assessing the results and impact of THCS projects. As the leader of the "Impact Assessment of the Joint Transnational Calls" task, Xjenza Malta conducts statistical analyses on the performance of each JTC. For the first JTC in 2023, Xjenza Malta coordinated and produced a…
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New report shows lights and shadows of the innovation output performance of the EU and its Member States.
The European Union outperforms New Zealand, Australia, and China in terms of innovation output, but still lags behind countries like Switzerland, the United States, and South Korea. This is the latest finding published in a JRC report on the Innovation Output Indicator (IOI), a composite indicator that measures innovation performance for 46 countries including EU Member States, the EU bloc as a whole, and selected EFTA, OECD and emerging economies. The index feeds into the European Commission’s …
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The European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS) aims to support the transformation of health and care systems with innovative solutions driven by knowledge and evidence. The general objective of THCS is to contribute to the transition towards more sustainable, efficient, resilient, inclusive, innovative, and high-quality people-centred health and care systems equally accessible to all people.
The THCS Transferability and Implementation Framework aims to support, promote, and speed up the transfer and implementation of evidence-informed solutions and practices across the health and care systems. The framework defines 1) the paradigmatic commitments on which the framework and its understanding of transferability and implementation are based, 2…
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ProNiCare Makes First Contributions to SETAC Europe in Seville, Spain The Mar-TERA funded PRONICARE project reached an important milestone and successfully made its first contributions to the annual Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Europe Meeting from the 5th to the 9th of May in Seville, Spain.
Malta-based ProNiCare project partner AquaBioTech Group and Norway-based partner SINTEF collaborated on a poster titled “Development of green coating solutions for the problems of maritime corrosion and biofouling”, which was presented as part of a poster session at SETAC Europe 2024 dedicated to “Marine Ecotoxicology: Impacts and Problems of Maritime Corrosion and Biofouling”. The poster covered topics including maritime niche areas, coating development and real-world testing, microfouling assays, ecotoxicity testing, and reached an international audience of marine and ecotoxicology researchers.
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The construction of ITER and the investment in the development of fusion energy technology means many business opportunities. F4E works together with European industry, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and research organisations to provide a wide range of high technology components, as well as engineering and support services for ITER. SMEs constitute an important element for the project and for developing innovative technologies. Getting SMEs on board and finding the best possible way to work together is our priority.
F4E has developed this survey to collect feedback on the participation of SMEs in F4E Calls for Tender. The objective is to listen to you, assess your experience working with F4E and to help us improve the support provided to SMEs during the procurement process and contract execution.
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The Malta Council for Science and Technology, was awarded the “Best Practice in Good Governance Award” in recognition of the work done in accordance with the principles of good governance. The Auditor General found that MCST employees operated in accordance with the principles of good governance, demonstrating accountability and transparency in the administration of costs and charges, and in the manner in which all respective documents were kept. Congratulations to all MCST employees who earned this honour and who have contributed to the achievement of this prestigious and well-deserved Award.
MCST is…
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The CIHEAM launched the Youth Innovation Award in 2022 to reward innovative solutions, designed and implemented by young people, to accelerate green and blue transition processes towards more sustainable, inclusive and equitable food systems in the Mediterranean (SFS Med).
The 2024 edition is launched with the support of three partners who share common objectives and a common vision for the Mediterranean, namely, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED) and the Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises (BusinessMed).
The “CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award for Green and Blue Transition…
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By using satellites currently in orbit, researchers managed to acquire an unprecedented view of the emissions and accumulation areas of marine litter. This opens up multiple possibilities to improve the fight against plastic pollution.
Marine littering has grown into a global environmental problem, and is recognised as an urgent priority on international sustainability agendas. A full 80% of this litter is plastic. Continued efforts in mapping its presence in water surfaces have produced important results, such as the discovery of the so-called plastic island in the middle of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Due to the vastness of the ocean, however, field measurements remain limited. This makes satellite-based observations one of the best hopes for large-scale monitoring of marine pollution.
In a work published today in …
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“We believe in bringing together cities and their citizens, policymakers, arts and academia to jointly shape the transition to climate neutrality.”
CrAFt helps bring together cities and their citizens, policymakers, arts and academia to jointly shape the transition to climate neutrality. Work with us to test and share collaborative local governance models to harness the value of inclusiveness, aesthetics and sustainability towards climate neutral cities.
Read further about this project by clicking the below link.
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Two global data networks have agreed to a joint strategy and action plan that will deepen their collaboration, improve the flows and services of high-quality data about marine and coastal biodiversity, and support research and decision-making on the world’s oceans.
Leveraging their 2020 collaboration agreement, OBIS – the Ocean Biodiversity Information System — and GBIF — the …
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ASTROBEAT proposes for the first time the investigation of the cold-welding phenomenon for use in spacecraft hull repair following a hypervelocity impact by space debris. An experimental test rig will be tested and qualified, at TRL 6, on the International Space Station, thanks to an environment providing for an extended period of time micro-gravity conditions.
The project is led by Dr Leonardo Barilaro, Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering a MCAST – The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology.
It has been shown that similar metallic materials can fuse or weld at ambient temperatures provided that there are sufficiently high contact forces. In the Space environment, this fusion is aided by the fact that the joint surfaces do not re-oxide after wear and, as a consequence, atomic diffusion of the metal occurs at lower contact forces. Cold-welding in the Space environment was…
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The 6th edition of the MCAST Research and Innovation Expo is scheduled for November 25th and 26th, 2024, at the MCAST Resource Centre Auditorium. This event will highlight a range of research projects from various Institutes, emphasizing the influence of externally funded research in areas such as science, society, environment, finance, as well as its impact on industry and curriculum development.
This year, the Expo will feature research presentations across six thematic tracks: “cultural contexts and beyond,” “exploring marginality,” “integrating new approaches,” “industry collaboration and innovation,” “reshaping education,” and “other.”
Closing date for abstract submission: 12th July 2024.
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The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather insights from the Maltese R&I community regarding Horizon Europe (FP9) and its various instruments. This information will contribute to the preparation of a position paper for the upcoming Framework Programme (FP10). Input from Maltese stakeholders will directly influence the positions Malta will advocate for during negotiations on the next research framework programme.
Completing the survey should not take more than 5 minutes.
Participate now by clicking the below link.
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The European Commission has published the yearly factsheet with the key figures of the Horizon Europe implementation.
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BCThubs is organizing the “Widening the Big Blue Horizon” International Conference, which introduces Innovative Technologies & Sustainable Strategies for the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage. The Conference will take place between December 4th and 6th 2024 in Volos, Greece and will be a hybrid event.
The conference programme will cover five main topics:
- Innovative Technologies in Maritime Research
- Enchancing Access to Underwater Cultural Heritage. Key challenges, best practices and technological opportunities for sustainable blue tourism economy development
- Maritime Spatial Planning and Environmental Proteciton
- Scientific Diving and Maritime Archaeological Research. Status and prospects. …
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A survey is conducted as part of the ADVAGROMED and CIPROMED projects to evaluate the socio-economic implications and potential social risks along the insect production chain, ensuring that the production processes are not only environmentally sustainable but also socially responsible.
It will only take 10 minutes to complete, and your input will be incredibly valuable.
The survey is conducted to identify the key themes in working conditions, gender equality, health and safety, and fair competition. Upon completion, the results can provide actionable insights, recommendations, and current social conditions that can be used to improve social sustainability.
This survey targets specific stakeholders within the insect production chain, such as farmers, suppliers, employees, and…
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PRIMA is currently seeking a consultancy to evaluate its performance and impact as it approaches its second interim evaluation. Established under the EU’s H2020 Programme for Research and Innovation, PRIMA is supported by 19 Euro-Mediterranean Participant States, operating on the principles of co-ownership, co-funding, and mutual benefits.
Since its inception on July 4, 2017, PRIMA has been dedicated to addressing regional challenges and enhancing prosperity, well-being, and stability in the Mediterranean Area.
The consultancy will focus on assessing PRIMA’s performance and…
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The portal offers a one-stop shop for information on research results, best practices, policy papers and other relevant publications, as well as a portfolio of opportunities for R&I collaboration, such as funding opportunities, networks and cluster organisations. The main objective is to foster the exchange and circulation of knowledge and data among R&I stakeholders across the Mediterranean region in the fields of health, renewable energies and climate change.
Download the official flyer and visit the below link to learn further.
