There are funding opportunities under Horizon Europe coming for digital health solutions. Digital technologies and health data are the key drivers for innovation in the health and care sector. First calls submission deadline is 21 September. Under the pillar 2 of Horizon Europe, Cluster 1 focuses on Health and aims to deliver on the following six …
The Commission has adopted the main work programme of Horizon Europe for the period 2021-2022, which outlines the objectives and specific topic areas that will receive a total of €14.7 billion in funding. These investments will help accelerate the green and digital transitions and will contribute to sustainable recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and to …
Today, the EU Digital COVID Certificate has reached another important milestone with the go-live of the technical system at EU level, which allows to verify certificates in a secure and privacy-friendly way. The EU certificate was proposed by the Commission to resume safe travelling this summer. It will be free of charge, secure and accessible …
The EllaLink transatlantic cable connecting the European and South American continents was inaugurated today during the Digital Assembly 2021.This marks the official closing of the connectivity gap thanks to 6,000 kilometres of submarine cable, reducing the current latency by 50% and bringing it under 60 milliseconds. What is the EllaLink? Linking Fortaleza in Brazil with …
About this consultation Feedback period: 31 March 2021 – 12 May 2021 (midnight Brussels time) Topic: Public health Target audience This consultation concerns the creation of a European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority. The Commission aims to ensure that the public and all concerned stakeholders can provide their views and input. For this reason, this …
The Commission proposes today new rules and actions aiming to turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). The combination of the first-ever legal framework on AI and a new Coordinated Plan with Member States will guarantee the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses, while strengthening AI uptake, investment and …
ERC funding scheme open to excellent mid-career researchers of any nationality who wish to carry out frontier research, in any field or subject, in EU Member States or associated countries. The European Research Council (ERC) was founded in 2007 and is the European Commission’s leading funding organisation for supporting investigator-driven, frontier research. The ERC runs …
Today the European Commission is proposing to create a Digital Green Certificate to facilitate safe free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Digital Green Certificate will be a proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19. It will be available, free of …
As the first calls of Horizon Europe are launched, this Q&A confirms that UK entities are already eligible to apply. It explains the process, scope and main features of UK’s association to Horizon Europe. Q&A on the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe SOURCE: https://ec.europa.eu/info/news/questions-answers-uks-participation-horizon-europe-2021-feb-25_it
COVID-19 alert and warning Apps to protect lives and livelihoods The coronavirus does not stop at borders. Tracing and warning apps can help break the chain of coronavirus infections, nationally and across borders. They can save lives by complementing manual tracing. Most Member States have launched a national contact tracing and warning app which can be …
