Euresearch Info - February 2017
Susanne Henningsen
hennings at ictp.it
Fri Feb 10 11:47:30 CET 2017
EURESEARCH Newsletter
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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*
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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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