According to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European manufacturing system can only make an effective and competitive transition to a cutting-edge digital and environmentally friendly economy when it is ready for significant investments in innovation. As the main job creators and providers, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) need particular support. The […]
H2020: Fast Track to Innovation (FTI)
This call (EIC-FTI-2018-2020), which aims to boost innovative companies in the market, belongs to the sub-programme Towards the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot, of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Who should apply to FTI, the Fast Track to Innovation? Are you looking for partners that can help you […]
The ECB issues recommendations on the transition from EONIA to €STR for cash and derivatives products
The private sector working group on euro risk-free rates has published a report containing a set of recommendations addressing the impact of the transition from the euro overnight index average (EONIA) to the euro short-term rate (€STR). The recommendations take an operational and valuation perspective, taking into account EONIA’s wide use as a reference rate […]
H2020: SME Instrument
The SME Instrument (EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020), which aims to provide support for business innovation to small and medium-sized enterprises through coaching and a grant, is part of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Are you an innovative, high-flying small or medium sized company with European and global ambitions? Do you have […]
Member States agree to Commission proposal to support Irish beef producers impacted by market uncertainty
EU Member States last week agreed to a proposal from the European Commission to make €50 million available to Irish beef farmers, which can be matched by national funds to reach a maximum of €100 million. The establishment of the fund reflects the Commission recognition of the particular challenges facing the Irish beef and veal […]
EU foreign investment screening regulation enters into forc
The new framework is based on proposal tabled by the European Commission in September 2017 and will be instrumental in safeguarding Europe’s security and public order in relation to foreign direct investments into the Union. The new framework will: Create a cooperation mechanism where Member States and the Commission will be able to exchange information […]