The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Ansys, Inc. (‘Ansys’) by Synopsys, Inc. (‘Synopsys’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission’s investigation The Commission investigated the impact of the transaction in the global markets for the supply of: (i) […]
Chips competence centres to strengthen semiconductor expertise across Europe about to kick-off
Following the recent call, the Commission announced today the selection of 27 Chips Competence Centres across 24 Member States and Norway to enhance technical expertise and skills development in the semiconductor sector. Co-financed by the EU and national contributions, the first wave of Competence Centres represents an investment of over EUR 170 million. A second […]
HORIZON EUROPE: New technologies and solutions for reducing the environmental and climate footprint of RIs
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: reduction of environmental (including climate-related) impacts; optimisation of resource and energy consumption integrated through the full life cycle of research infrastructures; increased long-term sustainability of European research infrastructures. Scope The aim of this topic is to deliver innovative technologies and solutions […]
All Digital Awards 2020
Launched by ALL DIGITAL , the ALL DIGITAL Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations across Europe that enable people to transform and enrich their lives through the benefits and opportunities created by digital technologies. In 2019, individuals and organisations can submit their proposals in the following categories: Best e-facilitator Best digital changemaker Best cooperation project Best digital resource The jury will choose […]
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 […]
4 Marie Curie PhD Positions on Blockchain Technology
Pompeu Fabra University and Nokia Bell Labs announce 4 Marie Skłodowska-Curie European PhD Positions for the ITN BAnDIT H2020 project. Ph.D. students will be supervised by researchers from UPF and Bell Labs (effectively spending 50% of the time at each institution), and collaborating with both Rovira i Virgili University and Caelum Labs for secondments. Organisation […]
H2020: Future and Emerging Technologies: Complementary call on Quantum Computing
In order to kick-start a European industry in quantum computers, breakthroughs in miniaturization and scalability of quantum computing devices are needed, in particular for producing high-quality qubits that can be efficiently interconnected or scaled towards thousands of qubits, compatible with the fabrication techniques of the semiconductor industry. Moreover, Europe needs quantum software environments for quantum […]
24-hour Thinkathon
Do you want to shape our inclusive digital future by building on technical advancements? Make sure your voice is heard join the 24-hour Thinkathon project funded by the European Union. You have a unique opportunity to influence policies to achieve an inclusive digital society. Connect with driven young people from Canada and Europe on a local […]
New applications for cryptocurrencies and blockchains in the social economy
Originally associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchains and distributed general ledger (DLT) technology are, in fact, very versatile and can be usefully applied to the social economy. However, it is important to regulate them properly and to guide them so that they benefit everyone and allow everyone to participate, says the EESC in a new report. While […]