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Record number of applications for final EIC Accelerator Pilot funding

The number of applications to the last European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot cut-off before the launch of the fully-fledged EIC is higher than any previous cut-off and more than double that in May. The number of requests in blended finance (grant and equity) is also the largest ever received with more than 1,700 companies. The applications came from start-ups and SMEs based in 48 countries,...Read more
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European Commission launches online guidance tools on trade with Iran

The European Commission has launched two free online platforms to support businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), who want to trade with Iran. The Due Diligence Helpdesk provides concrete, tailor-made support to European Union (EU) SMEs by checking if specific business projects comply with EU sanctions. In doing so, the platform aims to encourage EU SMEs to engage in legitimate...Read more
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New alliance to strengthen resilience of Europe's raw materials value chain

The European Commission has launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) to connect industrial actors, Member States and civil society to build resilience and strategic autonomy for the rare earths and magnets value chain in Europe. The Alliance aims to identify barriers, opportunities and investment possibilities at all stages of the raw materials value chain - from mining to waste recovery - while...Read more
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Around the world in three hours - the first Global Cluster Matchmaking event

More than 100 clusters and business development organisations from 36 countries met at the first online Global Cluster Matchmaking. Through almost 200 cluster-to-cluster meetings they (re)connected the cluster ecosystem worldwide - and new global collaborations driven by clusters have already begun. A key message from the event was that global challenges might have become more complex, but the complexity...Read more
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€5.7m call for advanced manufacturing assistance and training providers

The European Commission has launched a €5.7 million call for providers of advanced manufacturing assistance and training for SMEs . Small, innovative, companies create the majority of new jobs in the European economy. Technological advances are making it easier and cheaper to start enterprises with limited own resources - but SMEs often struggle to scale up and create new jobs, including recruiting talent...Read more
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Patent protection in China: know before you go

It is a given that patent protection has to be requested before a respective product is introduced to a domestic national market. However, it is less often considered how a product may appeal in other world markets, and that these may not extend automatic protection for an invention registered back home. In particular, a European registered patent has no legal effect in China. This is of particular...Read more
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Opportunities in India for innovative agritech, food processing and sustainability businesses

The Central Highlands Restoration Project (CHiRP) in India is seeking to attract innovative businesses technologies to enhance the productivity and livelihoods of the local stakeholders, resulting in socio-economic development and ecosystem restoration. An Innovation Call has been launched to identify a competitive pool of global organisations that offer disruptive solutions focused on improving the yields...Read more
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Commission seeks views on plans for defence and space industries

The European Commission is seeking the views of stakeholders on its plans for synergies and cross-fertilisation between the civil defence and space industries. Defence, space and civil (including security) industries face unprecedented global competition, in a changing geo-political context. They also face new opportunities with the emergence of rapidly evolving technologies, and the emergence of new...Read more
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€7.5m Clusters Go International call launched

The fourth call for proposals under the European Commission's Clusters Go International programme is now open - with a total of €7.5 million of funding available. Open exclusively to organisations registered, or having submitted a regisration request, to the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), this action aims to intensify cluster and business network collaboration across borders and between...Read more
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Register now for European Cluster Conference and Intra-European Matchmaking Event

Registration is now open for the European Cluster Conference 2020 and an Intra-European Cluster Matchmaking event that will take place online between 10 and 12 November 2020. The first fully virtual European Cluster Conference is organised on 10 and 11 November by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs together with the German Federal Ministry...Read more
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