Assessment of the first year of Horizon Europe
Evaluating the first year of Horizon Europe, the research community provides recommendations to improve the next six years of the programme.
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Widening actions create a positive impact
An Impact Report on Teaming, Twinning and ERA Chair actions under Horizon 2020 shows positive effects on scientific excellence, societal & economic development.
Internet of Things – Guidance for the digital strategy
The EC published a report concerning IoT, identifying potential competitions in the rapidly growing markets for IoT related products and services in the EU.
A toolkit to assess and tackle Foreign Interference
The European Commission published non-binding guidelines for Higher Education Institutions and Research Preforming Organisations to mitigate Foreign Interference.
Switzerland and the ERC Starting Grants 2021
The ERC awards first Starting Grants under Horizon Europe. Direct funding can be provided by the Swiss government for awardees with a Swiss Host Institution.
Evaluation on the Horizon 2020 Focus Area approach
The European Commission has published a report on lessons learnt from the Horizon 2020 Focus Area approach, providing guidance for the Horizon Europe Missions.
Enable Open Science and Societal Engagement
The EC promotes a more open approach to science in universities and research institutions. A report gives five key recommendations to enable this approach.
Research infrastructures a top EU priority for 2022
Research infrastructures as the backbone of a functioning research and innovation system will have an essential role in achieving the new ERA.
Limitations of the EU’s Digital Decade Strategy
An independent study of the EU’s Digital Decade Strategy highlights gaps and offers recommendations regarding the achievement of the targets by 2030.
Political Agreement on European Data Governance Act
The European Commission, the European Parliament and EU Member States have reached an agreement on the European Data Governance Act to boost data sharing.