About: Horizon 2020
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Joint horizon2020 workshop: TSO-DSO cooperation in flexibility market integration
On 13 May 2019, EU-SysFlex organised the joint Horizon2020 workshop: TSO-DSO cooperation in flexibility market integration. A number of transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs) presented their flexibility use cases and discussed large-scale integration of variable renewable electricity sources.Promoted content
SusChem 2017 Stakeholder Event interviews
Experts and stakeholders from the European Commission, academia, industry, a research and technology organisation (RTO) and a small and medium enterprise (SME) were interviewed at the SusChem 2017 Stakeholder Event.Promoted content
The SSIX project explained
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The EU’s commitment to agricultural innovation is also a benefit to the consumer
In innovation, 21st century agriculture and the food industry have the key tool needed for more efficient and sustainable production.Promoted content
European Energy Union – What role for innovation?
The Energy Union will cut across a number of policy sectors including energy, transport, research and innovation, foreign policy, regional and neighbourhood policy, trade and agriculture, according to the EU executive's plans.Promoted content
Channelling the dynamism of innovative start-ups in the EU
New technologies are opening avenues for growth in areas as diverse as renewable energy, smart systems, mobility and health. The opportunities to boost innovation in Europe are enormous. Start-ups will be a cornerstone of this economic future.Promoted content
Commission, industry pledge €2.5 billion for big data
The European Commission and Europe's data industry pledged on Monday to invest €2.5 billion in a public-private partnership, aiming to “strengthen the data sector and put Europe at the forefront of the global data race.”Promoted content
Moedas: Cutting red tape on research projects is key
In his confirmation hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, Portuguese Commissioner-designate for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas pledged to strengthen the “framework conditions” for research and innovation at European level in order to “develop the full potential of European science and innovation”.Promoted content
Horizon 2020 must target cardiovascular diseases, health expert says
Vice-president of the Spanish Society of Cardiology Dr. Lina Badimón has called for an increase of EU research and investment only targeted to tackle cardiovascular diseases.Promoted content
Sustainable chemistry: at the forefront of European innovation
A new video of interviews from the 2014 SusChem Stakeholder event features interviews with Clara de la Torre of the European Commission, Gernot Klotz of Cefic, Peter Nagler from Evonik and Louis Neltner of Solvay.Promoted content
EU, industry to invest €22 billion in research and innovation
The European Commission, member states and industry will invest more than €22 billion over the next seven years in innovation. The investment will primarily go to special sectors via five public-private partnerships called Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs).Promoted content
Research Commissioner on Horizon 2020
Without more private R&D spending, Spain, Italy and others in the south may continue to lag as national governments and the EU are slashing money earmarked for research and innovation. Critics of government cuts say these risks are creating a vicious circle, discouraging business.Promoted content