Court of Auditors evaluates SME Instrument
The audit finds that the SME Instrument has proven effective in supporting innovation, but issues recommendations for its successor under Horizon Europe.
Innovation
IPR protection: China remains 1st priority for EU
In its latest report on the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights abroad, the EC identifies countries on which to focus future EU action.
Strong stakeholder support for EU digital priorities
Stakeholders from across Europe are backing the priorities of the Digital Europe Programme, in particular supporting advanced digital skills.
EC selects first companies for equity investments
European Commission selects 75 companies with scale-up potential. Half were awarded direct equity investments for the first time.
Progress on the EIT files
The Council of the European Union discussed the EIT regulation and strategic innovation agenda and asked for a regular revision.
Study shows how to make EU laws innovation friendly
European Commission seeks to support innovation capacity by more systematically assessing the impact of EU rules on innovation.
New platform to exploit Horizon results
The European Commission has launched a tool on the Horizon 2020 Results Platform where projects can advertise their Key Exploitable Results.
Identifying the EU’s new Key Value Chains
The EU sharpens its vision for its industrial future, identifying six strategic value chains on which to focus R&I investments.
EIT publishes new Regional Innovation Scheme report
The 2018 report describes on-the-ground activities and presents showcases to widen participation in EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities.
Focus on E-government: European countries compared
The latest EC report shows a narrowing gap between leaders and followers in the use of information and communication technologies in public administrations.