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Horizon 2020 is the previous Funding Programme. There are no longer calls, but projects can run until 2024.

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RI  

European Charter for Access to Research Infrastruc...

The European Charter for Access to Research Infrastructures sets out non-regulatory principles and guidelines to be used as a reference when defining Access policies for Research Infrastructures and related services. While not having any legally binding nature, Research Infrastructures are encouraged to use this Charter as a reference when updating...

ERC  

Update of the Study on the readiness of research d...

The final report and associated inventory of identified trusted repositories represent the output of a study conducted between September 2023 and September 2024 by an independent expert and commissioned by the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA). The research presented is meant to update the “Study on the readiness of research...

HorizonEU L+F  

ppt Lump Sum Assessment 2024

Summary of the 2024 Assessment report

Enhancing EU R&I  

Zero-tolerance code of conduct. Counteracting gend...

This document was developed by the ERA Forum Sub-group ‘Inclusive Gender Equality in the ERA’, in close cooperation with the European Commission. It aims to address incidents of gender-based violence in research and higher education environments by setting out a common approach, definitions, and a list of principles to guide Member...

MSCA  

Five information notes for Marie Skłodowska-Curie...

Five information notes for Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) fellows and staff members Information package for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows (June 2024) (link) Information note for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows in a co-funding of regional, national and international programme (COFUND) (June 2024) (link) This document complements the gener...

MSCA   MSCA  

Review of the MSCA lump sum and unit contributions...

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fund excellent research and innovation and equip researchers at all stages of their careers with new knowledge and skills through five different actions: Doctoral Networks (DN), Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF), Staff Exchanges (SE), COFUND, and MSCA and Citizens. Costs under these actions are reimbursed on th...

Enhancing EU R&I   SwafS  

Report on good practices from European University...

This report presents a selection of good practices from the 22 Pilot II European University Alliance projects (alliances SwafS projects hereafter) funded under the Horizon 2020 IBA-SwafS-Support-2-2020 call. The report builds on a previous Progress of University Alliance Projects report on the 17 Pilot I alliances SwafS projects funded under the Ho...

Enhancing EU R&I   SwafS  

Report on Research Assessment

This report maps the contributions of 30 projects funded through Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe to understanding and enacting the reform of research assessment. It approaches the reform of research assessment practices through the principles enshrined in the agreement on reforming research assessment. The report identifies relevant activities and...

Enhancing EU R&I   SwafS  

Researchers’ skills: analysis of progress made in...

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the initiatives and projects funded under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe linked to Action 4 and Action 17 of the ERA policy agenda. These actions are pivotal in enhancing the skills of researchers and research managers across Europe, thereby strengthening the overall European R&I ecosystem. The...

Digital, Industry & Space   Digital Europe   AI, data & cloud  

Data Act Explained

The Data Act is an EU law designed to enhance the EU's data economy and foster a competitve data market by making data more accessible and usable. This summary of the Data Act can be useful background information for stakeholders preparing proposals, especially in the domains Horizon Europe Cluster 4 and Digital Europe AI, data & cloud.

Testimonial

image of Avia-GIS - Software Technologies for a Healthier World

Avia-GIS - Software Technologies for a Healthier World

Avia-GIS is a Belgian innovative SME established in 2001. They have built research and public authority trust over the past 19 years and developed a unique, disruptive software suite - VECMAP® - that supports society to overcome one of its important health threats, the spreading of Pests of Public Health importance.

With the help of a Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2 project, they will be able to add Integrated Pest Management functionalities and go to the market. With the grant, that was an essential component of their second investment round, Avia-GIS aims at raising its revenue from the current 2 M€ to 14.2 M€ in 2024, and increase the headcount from 15 to 58.