PRIMA aims to promote research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agri-food systems and integrated water supply and management in the Mediterranean region. The program, with a duration of ten years and seven calls (2018-2024), will receive 220 million euros from H2020 […]
H2020. AI for Genomics and Personalised Medicine
Several national and regional initiatives already support the pooling of genomic and other health data to advance research and personalised medicine. The next step is to make use of the existing infrastructures and initiatives for the successful exploitation of genomic data to facilitate personalised medicine. Specific Challenge The challenge is to demonstrate the potential and […]
DIGIT: Blue Book remunerated traineeship
Digital Innovation Lab team looks for more efficient, effective, and agile ways of working across the entire European Commission, collaborating with different experts and partners on innovative ideas and new approaches to address concrete business problems through data technologies. The European Commission is taking a leading role in driving an innovative and digital data-sharing culture […]
Radio Agora: Europa Cuenta
Europa Cuenta is an informative space about the way in which community aid contributes to the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the 786 rural and urban municipalities of the Andalusian territory. Radio time is dedicated to the analysis and reflection on how European funds influence the day-to-day life of our citizens. Europa Cuenta is […]
The innovative system to automatically translate sign language
Deaf people and the hard-of-hearing often struggle in today’s society, despite being many in number. The SignAll system directly translates sign language, which will not only help deaf people but teach others how to sign. Around 5 % of the global population, or 466 million people, have disabling hearing loss. Around 800 000 people in […]
H2020. Secure, clean and efficient energy: Big data for buildings
Big Data can lead to enhanced consumer information, contribute to an effective management of energy grids and support the creation of innovative energy services, new business models and financing schemes for distributed clean energy. Specific challenge Collecting and making available reliable data on buildings is a key challenge for the European Union. Enabling big data […]
Feasibility analysis of a railway safety service based on EGNSS
There are currently more than 20 rail signalling systems in Europe since each country has developed its own railway infrastructure, equipment and operational rules. This has led to increased costs and technical and operational complexity. Therefore, the European Rail Industry, supported by the EU Institutions, is working on the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), […]
H2020. Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing: Next generation organ-on-chip
Organ-on-Chip’ (OoC) is a promising technology for achieving more effective in-vitro research in a broad range of life science sectors, including medicine and pharmacy, cosmetics, agriculture and food, and for chemical safety testing including regulatory testing. Specific Challenge More effective drug development, efficacy, and safety screening, would reduce the need for animal testing and clinical […]
Seeking energy efficiency in aircrafts
An emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of aircraft means EU-funded scientists have been researching ways to reduce drag using an aircraft’s small, active components to make them more energy-efficient and reduce emissions. Reductions in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from aircraft are directly related to an aircraft’s fuel burn, drag and aircraft weight. […]