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January 15, 2025

“StepZero” – the new EPN Consulting R&I service for the EU-funded projects assistance

We have come across tens of companies that want to take part in EU-funded projects, but for some reasons, are not able to proceed. These reasons range from not having a clear idea in mind or budget to not having the necessary familiarity with the European Commission rules for taking part in this venture. Some […]...

January 6, 2025

Republic of Korea to join Horizon Europe under Transitional Arrangement

As of 01 Jan 2025, the Republic of Korea joins Horizon Europe, opening new opportunities for researchers and unlocking potential for collaboration. Under transitional arrangement, the European Union welcomes researchers and organisations from the Republic of Korea to participate in the calls and activities of Pillar II of the Horizon Europe programme from Work Programme […]...

January 2, 2025

From 01 Jan 2025 to 30 June 2025: the Polish presidency Council of the European Union

On 01 Jan 2025 Poland assumed the presidency of the Council of the European Union. This presidency begins during a challenging time marked by conflicts, and their task will be to convince all 27 EU member states that Europe can continue to be the safest, most stable place on Earth. Security will be our top […]...

January 2, 2025

EU and Switzerland successfully conclude negotiations on Horizon Europe and Euratom

The Commission and the Swiss Government recently concluded negotiations on the association of Switzerland to all three pillars of Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation and the Euratom research and training programme. The signing of the Agreement on Swiss participation in Union programmes is expected to take place in 2025, […]...

December 14, 2024

Green Light for Bulgaria and Romania to fully join the Schengen Area as of 01 Jan 2025

The Commission has welcomed unanimous decision by the Council to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria as of 1 January 2025. This important step completes the full entry of both countries into the Schengen area. This not only strengthens the Schengen area, but it will further strengthen the internal market, increase travel, […]...

December 11, 2024

First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies

The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional EU public and private funding and support services. The first 130 projects […]...

December 4, 2024

EBRD and EIT Food launch regional accelerator hub for agrifood start-ups

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, to launch a new agrifood accelerator hub for startups in the EBRD’s EU economies (Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia). Through this accelerator hub, which is entitled “Future Resilient Agriculture”, early-stage agrifood startups in the EBRD’s EU markets will receive […]...

November 13, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I has published a short guide on how it intends to achieve UN SDGs

When we started issuing our newsletters (their repository will be available soon), the first part was dedicated to describe how we intend to achieve selected UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We divided them in two groups: those we intend to reach directly and those ones we will reach indirectly. The first group include the actions […]...

November 12, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I is working on 2025 activities

As we all know, the end of the year is quite a hectic period, squeezed between the resume of activities after Summer holidays and Christmas holidays. Besides, a number of updates are published and this, in our work, implies reading and assessing work programmes of Horizon Europe Clusters to understand which funding opportunities are going […]...

November 7, 2024

COP16 concludes with several landmark EU-championed outcomes

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) under the banner “COP of the people”, recently ended, demonstrated encouraging momentum for the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Several important decisions were taken, and notably, countries agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in saving […]...

October 24, 2024

LinkedIn fined €310m by the Irish Data Protection Commission

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has reprimanded and fined LinkedIn Ireland €310 million and ordered it to bring its data processes into line with European law after finding fault with the legal basis the Microsoft-owned social media company relied upon to process its members’ data for advertising and to track behaviours. The DPC – the lead European supervisory authority […]...

October 17, 2024

Independent experts call for increased investment to strengthen Europe’s R&I leadership

More excellent research, impactful innovation and technology scale-ups are needed to make Europe more globally competitive, secure and sustainable. These are among the twelve expert recommendations presented today to the Commission to strengthen Horizon Europe, the EU Research and Innovation programme, and its successor. The recommendations have been drafted by an independent group of 15 […]...

October 16, 2024

A new group of 20 cities receives the “EU Mission Label”

Last 08 Oct 2024, the “EU Mission Label” was awarded to 20 cities that are part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions under Horizon Europe, the EU’s research and innovation programme. The Label recognises the cities’ plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 and aims to facilitate […]...

September 18, 2024

The New European Commission 2024-2029

On the 17 Sept 2024 the new European Commission was unveiled by the President Ursula Von der Leyen. The proposed list of Executive Vice-Presidents (four women and two men) and Commissioners is available here and the graphic representation is here (PDF). The EU Strategic Agenda for 2024-2029 is based on three priorities: A free and […]...

September 10, 2024

New European coordinators appointed to drive completion of Europe’s TEN-T

Nine European Coordinators were designated to help complete the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), a vast infrastructure network of railways, roads, and inland waterways connecting the European Union. Seven Coordinators will be in charge of seven out of the nine European Transport Corridors. Two Coordinators in charge of related horizontal priorities – the European Rail Traffic […]...

September 2, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I unveils its study on Horizon Europe performance per country

We are happy to announce the release of the research work we carried out in Spring 2024 about Horizon Europe statistics and analysis of successful of the number of projects approved in each of the 27 EU member states concerning the 6 clusters as well as the EIC Accelerator. The analyses also takes into account […]...

August 31, 2024

Schengen Area (Aug 2024 update)

There is often confusion about the countries included in the EU, EEA, EFTA, Schengen as well as those one having the Euro currency and those that don’t, despite being part of the EU. After Brexit (2021), the number of EU countries are 27 (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, […]...

August 23, 2024

Ireland’s new research agency launches with low funds and a cloud over its leadership

The Irish government has officially launched its new R&D funding agency Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland – to combine the work of two previous national science funding bodies, as part of strategy to boost the country’s research system. “Research Ireland will enhance our capacity to address the issues Irish society is facing, in particular climate […]...

July 23, 2024

EIC Accelerator – 68 deep-tech start-ups in the latest funding round (2024 March cut-off)

The European Innovation Council (EIC) selected 68 companies for funding, combining grants and equity, following the first in 2024 EIC Accelerator cut-off in March 2024. The companies were selected in a highly competitive process. From a total of 969 companies that submitted a full proposal, 347 companies were interviewed by juries of experienced investors and […]...

July 15, 2024

Sustainable Cities: European Green Capital & Green Leaf Awards finalists selected

The finalists for the latest European Green Capital & Green Leaf Awards have been chosen, with the seven cities selected based on their accomplishments and ambitions in addressing urban environmental challenges connected to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. They are leading by example, combining innovative solutions with strong governance […]...

July 12, 2024

G7 agree to strengthen open and safe International Science Cooperation

The G7 Science and Technology Ministers’ meeting held in Bologna and Forlì (Italy) from 9 to 11 July 2024 underscored the pivotal role of science, technology, innovation, and higher education in contributing to a sustainable future, aligned with the shared values of democracy, respect for international law, and the promotion of human rights, fairness and […]...

July 8, 2024

Expert Group on Urban Mobility adopts new recommendations for shared mobility and public transport

The Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM), launched by the European Commission, has announced two new sets of recommendations: one is aimed at facilitating the use of public transport and shared mobility, and another is on the use of the Social Climate Fund. The recommendations address policy, infrastructure, funding, and integration of transport data, with the aim […]...

June 25, 2024

Repowering the EU with Hydrogen Valleys

The European Union has made progress towards having at least 50 Hydrogen Valleys – local industrial or transport clusters where renewable hydrogen supply feeds local demand – under construction or operational by 2030, but important work still needs to be done. Today, the Commission published a Staff Working Document outlining the strategic priorities and actions that are currently […]...

June 13, 2024

The EC announces first steps towards a network of VC investors in deep-tech innovation

The European Commission has taken the first concrete steps towards establishing a new network of European Venture Capital (VC) Investors ready to co-invest in Europe’s most innovative deep-tech companies, together with the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. On 12 June, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova brought together a group of […]...

May 30, 2024

The EC establishes “AI Office” to strengthen EU leadership in safe and trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

Yesterday the Commission unveiled the AI Office, established within the Commission. The AI Office aims at enabling the future development, deployment and use of AI in a way that fosters societal and economic benefits and innovation, while mitigating risks. The AI Office will play a key role in the implementation of the AI Act, especially in […]...

May 27, 2024

Beyond Gross Domestic Product: including Nature in economic policy assessment

The supply of ecosystem services, such as crop pollination and water purification, are of great importance to any economy, both directly and indirectly. However, most assessments use Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as the main economic development indicator. GDP shows the total value of output/income generated in a country, but it does not capture fully the […]...

May 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) act: Council gives final green light to the first worldwide rules on AI

Today the European Council approved a ground-breaking law aiming to harmonise rules on artificial intelligence, the so-called Artificial Intelligence act. The flagship legislation follows a ‘risk-based’ approach, which means the higher the risk to cause harm to society, the stricter the rules. It is the first of its kind in the world and can set a global standard for […]...

May 16, 2024

Enhancing Research Accessibility and Reuse: new study outlines strategic measures

Today, the European Commission published a study aimed at improving access to and reuse of research results, including publications and data for scientific purposes. This marks a significant step under the European Research Area Policy Agenda 2022-2024 on an EU copyright and data legislative and regulatory framework fit for research. The study has identified barriers […]...

May 15, 2024

EC Spring 2024 Economic Forecast: A gradual expansion amid high geopolitical risks

Following broad economic stagnation in 2023, better-than-expected growth at the start of 2024 and the ongoing reduction in inflation set the scene for a gradual expansion of activity over the forecast horizon. The European Commission’s Spring Forecast projects GDP growth in 2024 at 1.0% in the EU and 0.8% in the Euro area. In 2025, […]...

May 14, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I CEO is going to speak at GEC about Horizon Europe

Thursday 16th May 2024 our CEO Stefano Mainero is going to give a lecture at the Guinness Enterprise Centre (GEC) in Dublin 8. The information session will give an overview of the Current EU Funding Opportunities with special attention to Horizon Europe, now in its mid-lifetime, and which has helped many public and private organisations […]...

May 7, 2024

EU-New Zealand trade agreement enters into force, opening new opportunities for EU exporters

EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able to take advantage of a host of new export opportunities with the entry into force of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement on 1st May 2024. The deal is expected to cut €140 million a year in duties for EU companies. Thanks to this deal, EU-New Zealand trade […]...

May 2, 2024

20 years of EU Membership

Twenty years ago, our European family grew bigger. On 01 May 2004, the citizens of Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia became citizens of the EU. Overnight, our Union became a greater political, economic and cultural entity, stretching from Tallinn to Lisbon, from Valletta to Stockholm, from Dublin to Nicosia. […]...

April 27, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I CEO spoke at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Last 24 April 2024 our CEO Stefano Mainero spoke at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce about EU Funding Schemes for businesses and, in particular, Horizon Europe and the EIC Accelerator. The audience showed a lot of interest in these topics both during and after the event. The speech was part of an event organised by […]...

April 24, 2024

€1.25 billion from Horizon Europe to support cutting-edge research under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

On 23 Apr 2024 the Commission announced new calls worth over €1.25 billion to support research under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), part of the EU research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. The funding will develop excellent doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, and support collaborative research and innovation projects. The funding will support and provide jobs to about 10 […]...

April 23, 2024

CEF Energy launches €850 million call for energy infrastructure projects

CINEA recently published a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects included in the Union list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs), in line with the revised TEN-E (Trans-European Network – Energy) Regulation (EU) 2022/869. The new call makes available EUR 850 million from the EU budget to co-finance studies and […]...

April 22, 2024

LIFE Calls for proposals 2024: bring your green dream to life with a share of €571 million funding

As the EU’s flagship initiative for funding environmental and climate actions, the LIFE Programme is your opportunity to turn your ideas into reality and, if your project proposal is successful, you’ll be in for a share of the €571 million available this year. Sounds interesting? Head over to LIFE Calls for Proposals where you’ll find everything you […]...

April 17, 2024

Automated Mobility in Europe: where are we now?

Automation in road transport is at the forefront of the European Commission’s agenda, aligning with key policy objectives such as the greening and digitalisation of the transport sector. Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) plays a central role in this transition, promising safer and more inclusive road transportation, while enhancing the competitiveness of European industries. […]...

April 16, 2024

Local Alliance urges EU to stay the course on Green Deal implementation

Eight leading networks of European cities and regions – ACR+, CEMR, Climate Alliance, Energy Cities, Eurocities, FEDARENE, ICLEI Europe and POLIS – have come together to form the Local Alliance. In a joint letter, the Alliance calls on EU leaders to find new ways to effectively roll out the European Green Deal at local level. The […]...

April 3, 2024

Rethinking wind power’s towers and turbines

At first glance, the wind-turbine tower that rises from the green landscape in the Swedish municipality of Skara looks like any other. It reaches a height of 105 metres and, at the top, supports a familiar trio of big rotating blades. But unlike most wind-turbine towers, which are made of steel, this one is wooden. […]...

March 28, 2024

Planting trees in the wrong places could be contributing to global warming, study reveals

Tree-planting is often hailed as a way to fight climate change. But a new study reveals that it might actually be warming up the planet. Trees are known for their ability to soak up planet-heating carbon dioxide. That means planting saplings to boost forest cover is seen as an important tool in the fight against […]...

March 21, 2024

Horizon Europe strategic plan 2025-2027 for R&I to underpin journey to a green, digital and resilient future

On 20 March 2024 the Commission has adopted the second strategic plan for Horizon Europe. The plan, announced at the flagship Research and Innovation Days, sets out three key strategic orientations for EU’s Research and Innovation funding for the last three years of the programme (2025-2027): Green transition; Digital transition; A more resilient, competitive, inclusive, and […]...

March 18, 2024

EPN Consulting R&I selected for participation in the ENFUSE 2024 programme

We at EPN Consulting Research and Innovation are happy to have been selected also in 2024 for the ENFUSE programme. We have already started working with a group of students from the National College of Ireland in Dublin on a project with a high level of innovation and sustainability. Keep watching this section....

March 18, 2024

EU LIFE 2024 Info Days

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) invites you to a series of virtual information sessions on the LIFE 2024 Calls for proposals from 23 to 26 April. The online platform will open in the coming weeks. These live sessions will guide potential applicants through the new Calls for proposals, the priority topics […]...

February 29, 2024

Cars powered by woodchips: Bio-graphite makes EV batteries sustainable

A company in New Zealand is turning discarded woodchips into synthetic graphite that can be used in EV batteries. CarbonScape makes “bio-graphite” by heating by-products from the forestry industry using a process called thermo-catalytic graphitisation. This produces charcoal, which can be catalysed and purified into battery anode-quality graphite. The startup says their alternative graphite is a […]...

February 19, 2024

EU Council endorses statement on principles and values for international cooperation in Research & Innovation

Last week the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted an international conference which endorsed the Ministerial Statement on principles and values for international cooperation in Research & Innovation (‘Brussels Statement’). The Brussels Statement calls for a roadmap to establish a common understanding of principles and values for international R&I cooperation, coordination […]...

January 31, 2024

Horizon 2020 evaluation shows that investment in EU research and innovation greatly pays off

Horizon 2020, the EU’s Research and Innovation programme running from 2014 to 2020 with a budget of nearly €80 billion, made a major contribution to building an EU society and economy rooted in knowledge and innovation and benefitted Europeans far beyond what could have been achieved at national or regional level. Enabling rapid response to […]...

January 10, 2024

Global temperatures: 2023 warmest year on record, close to 1.5°C above pre-industrial level

The year 2023 has replaced 2016 as the warmest calendar year on record. According to the ERA5 dataset, the global-average temperature for 2023 was 14.98°C, 0.17°C higher than recorded for 2016. The year-to-year increase in global-average temperature was exceptionally large from 2022 to 2023. It follows a transition from three years of La Niña in 2020–2022 to El Niño conditions […]...

December 29, 2023

Italy and Spain experienced some of the world’s most costly climate disasters in 2023

The world’s costliest climate disasters in 2023 predominantly hit poor countries, according to a new report. The study by international charity Christian Aid found that catastrophic floods and wildfires had more economic impact in places with less resilient homes and little means to rebuild. The findings reveal a “global postcode lottery stacked against the poor,” the charity […]...

December 13, 2023

Harnessing the potential of AI in science to boost Europe’s global competitiveness

Today, the Commission published a policy brief on the role and potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in science and innovation. AI is transforming the scientific landscape at every stage in research. It opens new possibilities, enabling scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery, solve complex problems, and address global challenges. This document advocates a tailored […]...

December 12, 2023

The United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes

As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe. Its researchers will be able to participate in this research and innovation programme of the EU on the same terms as researchers from other associated countries and will have access to Horizon Europe funding. On the 4th Dec 2023, the […]...

December 6, 2023

Dublin and Grosseto selected as 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

The European Commission revealed the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, recognising their outstanding achievements in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage & creativity as exceptional tourism destinations: Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy) have been selected as the winners! The European Capital of Smart Tourism competition aims to promote smart tourism in the […]...

November 24, 2023

The EC opened €4bn call for proposals for Net-Zero technologies under the Innovation Fund

The Commission opened the the Innovation Fund’s 2023 call for proposals with a record budget of €4 billion to support the deployment of innovative decarbonisation technologies. The call is funded by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), underlining the importance of carbon pricing for the green transition. The Commission has increased the […]...

November 22, 2023

EIC Accelerator Nov-2023 cut-off: highest number of proposals submitted in 2023

The European Innovation Council (EIC) received 1,083 full applications from start-ups and SMEs for the EIC Accelerator 8 Nov 2023 cut-off. Blended finance continues to be in high demand – 666 companies (61% of total applicants) requested grants combined with equity investments. 148 companies asked for grant only and 269 companies applied for grant first, […]...

November 14, 2023

Revised EC Intelligent Transport Directive adopted

Recently the European Commission welcomed the final approval of the revised Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive. It will make high-quality and timely data available for services such as multimodal journey planners, navigation platforms, and emergency services. Access to better data will allow the more effective management of traffic and mobility across transport modes, enabling users […]...

November 1, 2023

The clock is ticking: what progress on Climate Action have we made so far?

The European Union has committed to cutting carbon emissions by 55% by 2030 and becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. These goals are now legally binding, which shows that in just a few years since the European Green Deal was first announced in 2019, Europe has made a great leap forward in terms of […]...

October 17, 2023

Understanding Open Data

For those of you who are interested in taking part in EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe) and particularly research-based activities, it is important to understand how to share your research data openly. Open Research Europe endorses the FAIR Data principles alongside an open data policy as a framework to promote the broadest reuse of research […]...

October 12, 2023

The 1st newsletter of EPN Consulting R&I is out !

Today the first newsletter of EPN Consulting Research and Innovation has been published. The newsletters will mainly focus on EU affairs, EU funding, Climate Change, Circular Economy, and Research activities. Differently from the EPN Consulting Newsletters, the CEO’s editorial is now a short video and audience will be invited to interact with him in case […]...

October 12, 2023

10 European cities awarded with “EU Mission Label” for their plans to reach climate-neutrality by 2030

Today, ten European cities were awarded the Label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions in Horizon Europe. The EU Mission Label is an important milestone as it recognises the cities’ plans to achieve climate-neutrality already by 2030 and aims to facilitate access to public and private funding towards […]...

October 6, 2023

The EC proposes list of principles to boost cycling across Europe

The proposal for a European Declaration on Cycling (PDF), adopted on 4th Oct 2023 by the European Commission, recognises cycling as a sustainable, accessible and inclusive, affordable and healthy means of transport, with strong added value for the EU economy. It lists principles to boost cycling that will guide future action in the EU. Clear commitments, […]...

September 26, 2023

2023 CEF Transport calls for proposals are now open

Today the 2023 CEF Transport calls for proposals were opened. They make EUR 7 billion available for projects targeting new and improved European transport infrastructure. Projects funded under these calls will help to increase the sustainability of the trans-European transport network, putting the EU on track to meet the European Green Deal objective of cutting […]...

September 19, 2023

The EC and the UK have reached a political agreement on the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus

The European Commission and the United Kingdom have reached a political agreement on the UK’s participation in Horizon Europe and Copernicus, two pillars of scientific excellence and space exploration. This collaborative step forward highlights the EU and UK’s strategic partnership, ensuring they remain at the forefront of global science and research. As of January 1, […]...

August 24, 2023

EU Poised to Exceed Winter Gas Storage Target Way Ahead of Schedule

In a promising twist of fate, gas storage levels across Europe have surged to almost 90% capacity, successfully reaching a critical milestone well before the specified deadline. This remarkable achievement guarantees the continent’s ability to brave the winter months with an abundant energy reserve. Spokespeople from the EU Commission joyfully shared this optimistic news with […]...

August 21, 2023

EU Council Adopts Comprehensive Battery Regulation for Sustainability

The European Council has given its seal of approval to a ground-breaking regulation aimed at boosting the environmental impact of batteries and waste batteries. This regulation will oversee the entire lifecycle of batteries, from their production to their recycling, ensuring safety, sustainability, and competitiveness. Teresa Ribera, the Spanish Minister for the Ecological Transition, highlighted the […]...

August 7, 2023

Empowering Sustainable Forest Practices: EU’s Green Deal Unveils New Guidelines

The European Commission takes a major stride towards promoting sustainable forest management with the launch of two groundbreaking guidelines. The “closer to nature” guidelines aim to bolster forest multifunctionality and climate resilience while ensuring long-term economic and societal benefits. In parallel, the guidance on payment schemes for forest ecosystem services opens up opportunities for land […]...

July 28, 2023

On July 28th we celebrate together World Nature Conservation Day

Today, we honour the remarkable wonders of nature and rekindle our commitment to preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. Here’s how you can make a difference: 🌎 Connect with Nature, Virtually or Physically: Whether you’re surrounded by towering skyscrapers or nestled in the heart of a verdant forest, take a moment to […]...

July 19, 2023

Commission Proposals for New European Partnerships: Driving Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

The European Commission has taken a significant step forward in preparing for the launch of new European Partnerships during the second half of Horizon Europe. This week, 10 proposals for new candidate partnerships have been presented to Member States and Associated Countries, marking a crucial milestone. The proposed partnerships cover diverse areas such as Brain […]...

July 12, 2023

ERC Unveils Exciting Changes in its 2024 Work Programme

In a move aimed at fostering scientific excellence and enhancing the evaluation process, the European Research Council (ERC) has recently adopted its highly anticipated 2024 Work Programme. Building upon the ERC’s commitment to cutting-edge research, this plan introduces several innovative elements that promise to reshape the assessment of research proposals and the selection of candidates. […]...

July 6, 2023

European Start-ups: EIC Accelerator Introduces a Fresh Application Platform

European start-ups return with renewed vigour as the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator unveils a revamped submission platform. Overcoming challenges caused by contractual disputes and technical glitches, the EIC’s new approach breathes life into the start-up scene, promising an exciting journey for aspiring entrepreneurs. For a month, start-ups faced a setback when the EIC Accelerator’s […]...

June 27, 2023

Dublin Witnesses a Shift in Commuting Patterns: Insights from the Canal Cordon Report

The city of Dublin has experienced significant changes in commuting patterns and transportation habits since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The recently published Canal Cordon Report, conducted by the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council, provides valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of commuting in the city. According to the report, there has […]...

June 6, 2023

EIC Accelerator – change in the application submission platform

The current EIC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform for applying to the EIC Accelerator is not accessible anymore as of 02 June 2023, due to a contractual dispute. Consequently, as an emergency measure the EIC has restructured EIC Accelerator application forms on the Funding and tenders opportunities portal and will continue to improve them. Companies that […]...

May 24, 2023

EPN Consulting R&I got over a 2nd step selection in the ENFUSE Finals

We are delighted to have been selected for the 2nd time among the 10 finalists (from the original 15) out of 57 teams who submitted their project idea. On the 25th May 2023 our students will compete with the other nine teams for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of the ENFUSE programme 2023 at […]...

May 18, 2023

EPN Consulting R&I is part of the ENFUSE Programme Finals

The ENFUSE Programme (Inspiring & Fusing – Enterprises & Students) aims to match MSc students with local enterprises in Ireland. As a part of a module, student teams will research, analyse, ideate and more to produce a bespoke plan. The student team based in the National College of Ireland (NCI), Dublin, who worked on a […]...

May 12, 2023

“Racing to Net Zero” International Conference – secure your seat now: it’s FREE !

Our sister company EPN Consulting, based in London, is organising the “Racing to Net Zero” International Conference at the London School of Economics on 15th June 2023. EPN Consulting is the coordinator of the “Collective Innovation to Fight Climate Change” project, funded under the EU Erasmus+ scheme, that is going to end in June 2023. […]...

May 12, 2023

Would you like to receive the EPN Consulting R&I Newsletter?

EPN Consulting Research and Innovation is going to launch its own monthly newsletter in the next weeks. The newsletter will include news and events on the company activities, EU initiatives, EU funding schemes, R&I activities and more happening in Dublin, Ireland and the EU. Our CEO Stefano Mainero will be the Data Protection Officer, so no […]...

April 21, 2023

Spring 2023 Campaign – EPN Consulting R&I CEO talks personally to You about using EU funds to grow Your business

From 25th April to 5th May 2023 entrepreneurs and startuppers can talk directly to the EPN Consulting Research and Innovation CEO, Stefano Mainero, and be advised on how to boost the growth of your company business thanks to EU funds. Book your FREE personal 30-min timeslot here for this unmissable opportunity!...

April 12, 2023

The Guinness Enterprise Centre introduces EPN Consulting R&I on LinkedIn

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March 22, 2023

EPN Consulting Research and Innovation CEO interviewed by TU Dublin GrowthHub

Recently our Founder and CEO Stefano Mainero was interviewed by Gloria Rull of Technological University (TU) Dublin GrowthHub on his entrepreneurial journey having set up EPN Consulting Research and Innovation in Dublin (2022) after EPN Consulting in London (2009). The full interview is available here....

March 3, 2023

Ireland: Minister for Transport and NTA launch ambitious rural bus plan for 2023

The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, with the National Transport Authority (NTA) launched the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023 in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. In what is one of the most ambitious plans yet for rural transport, 67 new or enhanced Connecting Ireland bus services are proposed, strengthening existing services and connecting more […]...

February 27, 2023

EPN Consulting Research and Innovation has met Minister for the Environment and Climate

During the launch of the Sustainability cluster, Sustainability@GEC, on 24th Feb 2023, Stefano Mainero – EPN Consulting Research and Innovation Founder & CEO – had the opportunity to meet and speak with Mr Eamon Ryan T.D., Minister for the Environment and Climate of the Republic of Ireland. Stefano had the chance of presenting the company’s […]...

February 27, 2023

EPN Consulting Research and Innovation is recognised as a Sustainability Innovator

The Dublin-based Guinness Enterprise Centre is leading an action to deliver a Circular Economy Hub, under Strategic Objective 4 of the Dublin Regional Enterprise Plan – 2024, which sets out to enable and position business as leaders in Dublin’s low carbon transition. Last 24th Feb 2023 the Guinness Enterprise Centre launched the Sustainability@GEC cluster, welcomed […]...

February 21, 2023

Circular building design: the benefits of adaptable buildings

In the EU, 37% of all waste generated comes from construction and demolition. Worldwide, meanwhile, building construction and operation accounts for about a third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption...

February 21, 2023

The European Commission launches market testing survey for the future operation of the EU ETS Innovation Fund

DG Climate action launched a market-testing survey, to consult a wide range of stakeholders on key features of the future Innovation Fund and to establish an appropriate portfolio of support instruments that will best meet the market needs....

February 21, 2023

The EPN Consulting Research and Innovation website is live!

To celebrate the first year of trading, our company website is live! Since the very beginning we started populating our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts with news on Sustainability, Climate Change, and EU Affairs, while working on the development of the website that was carefully carried out step by step....