EU Science, Research and Innovation

How are African countries doing on social, economic and environmental issues?     Many answers to these questions can be found on our Africa Knowledge Platform! It’s the gateway to data on Africa’s development, run by the Joint Research Centre with the aim of supporting EU’s objective of deepening partnership with Africa. And some of the answers come in the form of a map!     Maps are a powerful tool for representing data accurately and communicating research. Our scientists produce a wide range of maps on different topics, to help better understand their research.      Below you can see just few examples ⬇ . Over the summer, we’ll be exploring other areas of our work through maps – follow us along the journey!      More on the Africa Knowledge platform https://lnkd.in/eX-4bwK3 #JRCinMaps

Congratulations to the winners of the matchmaking event on battery recycling technologies for electric vehicles (EVs), under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council Working Group 2 (WG2). Focused on green and clean energy technologies, the WG2 is chaired by Mr. Marc Lemaitre, Director-General for Research and Innovation at the European Commission and co-chaired by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. On 20 June, twelve selected startups, six each from the EU and India, pitched their innovative solutions to a curated group of technology adopters. Given the strong interest from the community, six winners - three each from both sides, are being awarded a fully subsidized trip by the European Union to visit their counterparts for a week-long market immersion visit. Congratulations to Ecomet Refining S.p.A. (Italy), ENERIS (Poland), and tozero (Germany) from the EU with BatX Energies, Recyclekaro (Evergreen Lithium Recycling Pvt Ltd), and LW3 Private Limited from India for their successful pitches. Ensuring that the startups gain in-depth understanding of both the ecosystems, the chairs have decided to include two of the established startups, one each from the EU and India, to explore trade and technology collaboration for future market access opportunities. Special mentions go to Primobius (Germany) and LOHUM (India), who will join the winning cohort for the visit without financial assistance. Read more about the proceedings of the event and winners here: europa.eu/!dfqB9M Delegation of the European Union to India

Join us in celebrating #WomenInSTEM 👩🔬 We are thrilled to spotlight Professor Rana Sanyal, Türkiye’s first #MarieSkłodowskaCurieActions fellow and the 2024 #WiPrizeEU winner in the Women Innovators category! 🏆 At RS Research, Prof. Sanyal pioneers game-changing technologies, leading the development of smart #nanomedicines for targeted #chemotherapy. Her work not only pushes the boundaries of biotechnological research but also inspires countless young researchers, especially women, to pursue careers in STEM. In our interview, Prof. Sanyal discusses how #MSCA funding has empowered her team to innovate and collaborate across borders, bridging #academia and #industry to accelerate research into tangible solutions. 🔗 Read the full interview: europa.eu/!rHrGgr

Air pollution poses a significant threat to human health and the environment.  Despite improvements, concentration levels of pollutants in European cities remain high – 96% of the urban population in the EU is exposed to levels exceeding the WHO 5 µg/m3 guideline, according to an estimate of the European Environment Agency. This results in approximately 238,000 premature deaths in the EU each year. Reducing the combustion of traditional biomass and fuelwood for residential heating could benefit air quality in urban areas. Our scientists found that burning activities in the residential sector is the primary source of pollution in 56% of the European cities they monitored. Moving away from fuelwood use for household heating either towards better insulation of a household or heat pumps and solar thermal would help increase the life standard of EU citizens. Find out more in our news https://lnkd.in/dEKduwt8 World Health Organization

Discover the key numbers of #HorizonEU between 2021 and 2023! These are just some examples: 💶 EUR 30.8 billion of EU contribution in grants 👩🔬 21894 participants 🤝 10 674 signed grants 🙋 ♂ 10425 newcomers receiving EUR 4.4 billion in EU contribution 📈 an increase of the average proposal success rate from 12% in Horizon 2020 to 16% in Horizon Europe Swipe right and look into our new factsheet 👉 europa.eu/!yqvKXv to discover more on the progress made under the programme in its first 3️⃣ years.

What are the risks on the horizon?    🌍 From environmental challenges to technological revolutions, our latest report unveils ten risk clusters crucial for strategic planning.    But it's not all about the risks—discover the hidden opportunities for innovation and sustainability that await proactive policy!    However, before we can turn risks into opportunities we need to know what we're dealing with.   This is why our foresight experts identified 40 risks that decision-makers in the EU should have on their radar and potential future developments that might lead to them.    Why?  To increase early warning and preparedness, which are the keys to resilience.    Here's an example. The risk of disrupted supply chains could lead to inflation, medical supply shortages, failure of critical infrastructures and an overall decrease in well-being.   But if it leads to a more circular economy, it could also reduce reliance on imported raw materials and boost innovation in the EU.   📈 Dig deeper and find out more about how foresight can become a powerful asset in crafting a resilient future: https://lnkd.in/eeRBH-Bu    And stay tuned for 🔧 the new engagement tool we are developing alongside the study, policymakers can now assess their strategies, ensuring they are robust, resilient, and ready for what's to come. #Science4Policy Dr Stefan Muench Jacqueline Whyte Tommi Asikainen Greta H. Thomas Hemmelgarn Jolita Butkevičienė Anne-Katrin Bock

We are looking for members for the newly established Technology Council for Advanced Materials! This body will shape the future of industrial leadership in advanced materials, strengthening cooperation and coordinating efforts across 🇪🇺. #AdvancedMaterials are key enablers for the net zero economy, promising breakthroughs in energy, electronics, construction and mobility. This is an opportunity to contribute to Europe’s competitiveness, sustainably and technological sovereignty. 📅 Application open until September 9, 2024. Interested? Apply here 👉 europa.eu/!VQNPcy European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) European Research Executive Agency (REA) European Research Council (ERC) CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

The transport sector is a significant contributor to Europe's energy consumption and carbon emissions, accounting for nearly a quarter of global direct CO2 emissions from fuel combustion. However, advanced biofuels offer a promising solution to reduce the carbon footprint of this critical industry. In line with the EU's #GreenDeal goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are pioneering renewable fuel technologies that will drive the clean energy transition in the transport sector and bolster Europe's energy independence. These projects demonstrate how advanced biofuels and synthetic renewable fuel technologies can pave the way towards energy security and autonomy, positioning Europe at the forefront of the net-zero industrial revolution. To learn more about how these innovative projects are shaping the future of sustainable transportation, check the CORDIS Results Pack at: https://europa.eu/!Q6qMk7

Join us in celebrating 40 years of #EUFunded research and innovation! With over €283 billion invested. More than 30 Nobel Prizes won by EU-funded researchers, including seven in just the last four years. This is the result of the EU supporting research and innovation over 40 years. Research projects that led to major advancements as the world's first mRNA vaccine COVID-19 vaccine, advanced cancer therapies, quantum tech, clean energy solutions, ocean research and tackling space debris have transformed industries and improved lives. Breakthroughs in antibiotics, solar energy and graphene successfull experiments are also paving the way for a brighter future. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dabhsStv #ResearchImpactEU

Today is World Population Day!   People globally are living longer than ever, and life expectancy in the EU has been increasing in the last decades. This, combined with declining birth rates is contributing to population ageing - we’re going towards a society of longevity.   However, ageism - stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination based on age - is becoming a major challenge. Our experts analysed its impact on individuals and society on different aspects. Ageism can: ➡ Undermine solidarity across age groups, potentially leading to social conflict ➡ Lead to barriers in accessing employment for older people, causing disparities in hiring processes and promotions ➡ Affect fair access to healthcare services, especially when facilities, staff and treatment plans are not adapted to the needs of older adults ➡ Impose economic burdens on societies, affecting an efficient use of skills in the labour market. ➡ Influence policy decisions, leading to inadequate or discriminatory policies that overlook the needs of older people Swipe ➡ and read our news to find out more https://europa.eu/!xRW6gJ #WorldPopulationDay