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With aims to become a global funding body, the Enhanced EIC Pilot will utilise the parts of Horizon 2020 that provides funding, advice and networking opportunities for innovators.

Here you’ll find the latest news about how nearly €3bn will be provided between 2018 and 2020 to fund some of the most talented innovators and help companies expand beyond European boarders.

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EU project to create a precise Alzheimer’s diagnosis instrument

This September will mark the launch of EU Horizon 2020 project DECIDE which aims to develop and launch an e-service for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The Diagnostic Enhancement of Confidence by an International Distributed Environment (DECIDE) project is...
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EU project adapted spider and worm silks to create bio-plastics

A research project, funded by Horizon 2020, has developed a biobased polymer using silks from spiders and worms to potentially complete the existing thermoplastics process. Spiders and silkworms can create a high performance natural fibre that is not only degradable...
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What does the EIC hope for the future?

We spoke with the head of the European Innovation Council’s advisory board, Professor Mark Ferguson, about his hopes for how the EIC will function and what he hopes it will achieve. Europe needs to capitalise on its science and start-ups...
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How to avoid damage to scientific development post-Brexit

Wellcome Trust suggests that the EU and UK negotiate research deals in order to avoid damaging the research and development sector. Because of delays in the Brexit process, Wellcome Trust reports that the UK is most likely to miss out...
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European Commission to spend €10m on coronavirus research

The European Commission (EC) is prioritising research into the coronavirus as €10m from Horizon 2020 is to be used to fund coronavirus research projects. The EC has launched an emergency request for research projects that will advance our understanding of...
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Heart valve technology receives €2.2m from EIC pilot

Novostia, a project based on heart valve technology, have announced it will be awarded €2.5m from the European Union’s highly competitive EIC Accelerator. The EIC Accelerator, as part of the European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot, supports innovative companies with funding...
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The ultimate guide to the European Innovation Council

The Enhanced European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot is designed to support innovators, small companies and scientists to progress their research and innovations. With aims to become a global funding body, the Enhanced EIC Pilot will utilise the parts of Horizon...

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The EIC Pilot fund supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with innovative ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. It combines elements of Horizon 2020 that provide funding, advice and networking opportunities for those at cutting edge of innovation.

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