Euresearch Info - February 2017

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    Horizon 2020: Associated! Swiss National Conference


*Since 1 January 2017, Switzerland is fully associated to Horizon 2020. 
This information is of particular importance for applicants to the 
European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions 
(MSCA), whose participation would have been impossible if Switzerland 
had been downgraded to "Third Country" status. An important change 
concerns small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are now 
entitled to participate in the "SME Instrument". Euresearch and the 
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) are 
organising a Swiss National Conference entitled "Horizon 2020: 
Associated!" on 14 March 2017 in Bern, in order to broadly inform about 
Switzerland's new status.*

What has changed for researchers in Switzerland now? What are the new 
opportunities, especially for SMEs and industry? You will hear all about 
this and more at this large event. At a general session in the morning, 
prominent speakers from SERI and the European Commission will discuss 
the benefits of Switzerland’s participation in European Framework 
Programmes for Research and Innovation. Different breakout sessions will 
take place in the afternoon.

"Participation in EU Framework Programmes is one of the priorities of 
Switzerland’s science and innovation policy," says SERI. Attendance is 
free of charge so take the opportunity and register now on our website 
<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=0>. 
We look forward to welcoming you.

/Nicole Wyss, National Contact Point Transport and Research Infrastructures/

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    HORIZON 2020 NEWS

	

	

	


      FAQ on Swiss Association to Horizon 2020

The status of Switzerland in the EU Framework Programme for Research and 
Innovation "Horizon 2020" changed from "Partial Association" to 
"Associated Country" on 01.01.2017. The FAQ contains questions and 
answers related to this new status of Switzerland, especially with 
regard to submission and financial procedures.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=1>

	

	


      Public Consultation on Cybersecurity and the ENISA Agency

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to seek views 
on the past performance of the European Union Agency for Network and 
Information Security (ENISA) and on a possible overhaul of its mandate 
in view of new challenges the EU faces in the cybersecurity field.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=2>

	

	


      ERC Funds Innovation Arising from Frontier Research

133 ERC grantees are bringing the results of their frontier research 
closer to the market thanks to "Proof of Concept" grants awarded in 
three rounds of competition in 2016. The winners of the last round 
receive top-up funding to explore the innovation potential of their 
ERC-funded discoveries.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=3>

	


      FET Innovation Launchpad 1st Call Results

The FET Innovation Launchpad aims to boost economic growth stemming from 
Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) research. The first 16 recipients 
of this new grant have been announced. The next submission deadline is 
27 September 2017.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=4>

	

	


      Interactive Map of Horizon 2020 Climate Projects

EASME has developed an interactive map with information on Horizon 2020 
"Climate" projects (partner and coordinator organisations). A great 
source for exploring running projects and finding project partners!

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=5>

	

	


      New ERC Vice Presidents and Scientific Council Members

On 13 January 2017, 4 new members of the Scientific Council of the ERC 
were appointed by the EU Commission and 2 new Vice Presidents of ERC 
have taken up their duties.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=6>

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    HORIZON 2020 CALLS

	


      Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2017 Call for Proposals Now Open

The FCH2 JU (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking) Annual Work Plan 
for 2017 was published on 17 January 2017. Deadline: 20 April 2017.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=7>

	

	


      QuantERA 2017 Call for Proposals Now Open

The QuantERA 2017 call for transnational research proposals to support 
projects in quantum information and communication sciences and 
technologies is now open. Deadline: 15 March 2017.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=8>

	


      Funding for Neuroscience Research

The "Network of European Funding for Neuroscience Research" (NEURON) 
ERA-NET launches a joint transnational call for research projects on 
synaptic dysfunctions in disorders of the central nervous system. NEURON 
aims to support translational collaborations in the field of 
neurodegenerative disease research. Deadline for pre-proposals: 14 March 
2017.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=9>

	

	


      Funding for Research in Pathway Analysis across Neurodegenerative
      Diseases

The EU Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) 
launches a 2017 call for multinational research projects for pathway 
analysis across neurodegenerative diseases.
Deadline for pre-proposals: 6 March 2017.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=10>

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    FOR COMPANIES

	

	


      Euresearch Horizon 2020 Webinar: The SME Instrument

Become acquainted with the basis of the Horizon 2020 "SME Instrument" 
and get tips on how to become a successful applicant to this competitive 
programme. The SME instrument is designed for established, highly 
innovative, for-profit SMEs with the potential for high growth who want 
to seize European and global business opportunities. The funded topics 
address specific challenges within the "Industrial Leadership" and 
"Societal Challenges" parts of Horizon 2020.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=11>

	

	


      Horizon 2020 Success Story: Connecting the Internet through Photonics

By 2019, the 18 billion devices connected to the internet will transfer 
1.4 zettabytes of data globally per day. However, since current 
serverboard technology has already reached its limit, a new type must be 
developed that offers high bandwidth at lower cost and requires less 
physical space and electricity. In order to help achieve this goal, the 
Horizon 2020 “ICT-STREAMS” consortium aims to develop a radically new 
optical technology.

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=12>

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    EURESEARCH EVENTS

	


      International Opportunities for Start-ups and SMEs

Euresearch offers services for growth-oriented start-ups and SMEs 
looking to reach the market with their innovation, develop an innovative 
idea further or exploit their research. *02.03.2017, Ecublens*

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=13>

	

	


      Horizon 2020: Associated! Swiss National Conference

As of 01.01.2017 Switzerland has become fully associated to "Horizon 
2020". Get information about the changes and new opportunities for Swiss 
research entities!
*14.03.2017, Bern*

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=0>

	

	


      How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Horizon 2020

The aim of this half-day course is to train researchers, research 
managers and research support services in writing professional and 
competitive proposals for Horizon 2020.
*28.03.2017, Bern*

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    OTHER EVENTS

	


      Highest impact with FET2RIN

The FET2RIN project aims to facilitate collaborations and improve uptake 
of future and emerging technologies and FET projects by overcoming 
obstacles related to market acceptance and access to business leaders.*
Feb-Apr 2017, Brussels*

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      Horizon 2020 - Science with and for Society 2017

Do you intend to prepare a proposal to the "Science with and for 
Society" 2017 call? Establish cross-border contacts and co-operations 
and start building your consortium to facilitate the setup of your project!
*10.03.2017, Brussels*

	<https://www.euresearch.ch/index.php?id=1192&rid=f_44325&mid=285&aC=36c32e45&jumpurl=16>

	

	


      Matchmaking Recycling Technology

On the occasion of the RECYCLING-TECHNIK Exhibition 2017 in Dortmund, 
the Enterprise Europe Network will organise a matchmaking event on 
recycling and environmentally responsible disposal in the field of 
machinery and technical components. *11.05.2017, Dortmund*

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