This workshop will focus on the projects associated to the call topic DT-ICT-07-2018-2019 (Digital Manufacturing Platforms for Connected Smart Factories), complemented by other key projects in this area. Break-out sessions will address domains such as interoperability, cybersecurity, AI, Human aspects, etc. The set-up of the break-out sessions will be discussed with representatives of key projects prior to the workshop. Event details are available here

Startups and SMEs need funding to consolidate their position in a changing, global, digitalized, innovative and sustainable environment so that they know how to be attentive to the reality of the markets and adapt to new challenges. Have you heard about “Cascade Funding” opportunities? Don’t miss this webinar in which we will help you to find out more about European public funding opportunities and initiatives available for startups and SMEs. These initiatives include European Projects using the Financial Support for Third Parties mechanism (Cascade Funding opportunities), aiming at boosting and spreading innovation in all sorts of industries within the European Union territory. When: Online – Link will be sent to attendees. Where: January 29 at […]

Six Clusters for global challenges and European industrial competitiveness Horizon Europe replaces and aggregates the societal challenges of Horizon 2020 funding programme with six Clusters: Health; Culture, creativity and inclusive society, Civil security for society; Digital, industry and space; Climate, energy and mobility; Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and the environment. The aim is to face global challenges and increase European industrial competitiveness. In fact, the task of the Clusters will be to promote fundamental technologies and solutions to support European Union policies and sustainable development objectives. The event will take place in Rome at the Università la Sapienza  and […]

EUROPEAN EMERGING REGIONS – 11th October Brussels Alentejo Europe Initiative, as the regional representation of Alentejo in Brussels, invites local and regional authorities, and their permanent representations in Brussels to participate, intervene and debate. Innovative businesses, practitioners, technologists, researchers and academicians are invited to enrich the debate and challenge the panel with questions about priorities, ideas, pilots and projects and share opportunities. Municipalities and regions compete for innovation, resources, creativeness, investment, knowledge, talent, technology, skills and recognition. Concurrently, regions and cities increasingly cooperate to share solutions, resources and risks to address common challenges. Solutions, strategies and innovative governance designs, key […]

The policy conference brings together high-level speakers to debate and shape the future research and innovation landscape. Most policy conference sessions are open and operate on a first-come first-served basis during the event.  Sessions held in the auditorium – capacity 600 people – will be livestreamed on screens in the venue as well as webstreamed. All other rooms have a smaller capacity so please arrive on time to ensure your place. More information on room sizes for the different sessions will be available soon.  Read more here

The SCIFI Project runs Open Calls on Smart City Data Challenges in mobility and environment. Apply now, deadline 1st October 2019 The 2nd call for innovative Smart City solutions of SCIFI will be launched on the 1st of July 2019. Companies and organisations are invited to participate and get 10k€ per pilot. There a 2 main streams: mobility and environment. WHY APPLY?Successful applicants will receive funding and support for their data-centric Smart City solution, including:-Funding of up to €10k to support pilot, proof of concept, minimum viable product or other solution development goal;-Full solution implementation opportunity for successful pilots; -Co-creation of […]

CHSS – Smart Homes for Healthy Ageing – Supporting people with dementia Dementia causes problems with memory that can make it difficult to carry out everyday activities, for example dressing, cooking, remembering appointments and taking medication. As a result, people living with dementia (PLwD) require varying levels of support to complete everyday activities and to maintain a level of independence. If nothing is done, this loss of independence, can have huge negative impact on PLwD, and may cause confusion, anxiety, embarrassment, or depression. Additionally, this decreasing ability to carry out daily activities can cause stress to family careers who worry […]

The final event of the Retic Project will take place in Lucca on 6th June 2019. The project envisages the creation of a cross-border network called “RETIC” among specialists in pre-incubation and incubation services (including post-incubation services) of new ICT firms applied to the nautical, tourism and energy. For more information and to register, click here (information available in Italian only)

Digital Enterprise Show is a place, where the synergy between knowledge and experience is achieved, where the new ways of making business, implementing new solutions and ideas arise. The global expo with over 300 world’s top tech companies, Congress with 450 world’s best digital experts, and 21,000 visitors, who gather every year in Madrid to discuss how the digital changes the business, to acquire the crucial knowledge, skills and solutions to shape their industries’ future. Visit the event website for further information Image courtesy: DES Madrid