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26.08.08 Global links for strong research and innovation milieus
One goal of VINNOVA’s activities is to increase the international attractiveness and competitiveness of strong R&I milieus in Sweden. To help achieve this VINNOVA is developing the programme Global links for strong research and...
[more]26.08.08 New framework to put Further Education at heart of local communities
A new framework document sets out how Further Education can forge new partnerships to make a stronger contribution to the economic and social health of local communities. Further Education Colleges - Models for Success sets out...
[more]15.07.08 Synergies between research and cohesion policy
The European Commission is preparing a practical guide on all EU funding opportunities available for research, development and innovation.
[more]15.07.08 Lisbon, a priority for the 450 operational programmes
The European Commission has adopted a Communication taking stock of the negotiations for the 450 operational programmes approved for 2007-13. Member States and regions have radically shifted their priorities, earmarking...
[more]01.07.08 EUROHORCs and ESF commit to play key role in shaping a competitive ERA
In an effort to help build a competitive European Research Area (ERA), the European Heads of Research Councils (EUROHORCs) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) have published their vision on the ERA and have joined forces in...
[more]16.06.08 RegioStars – The Awards for Regional Innovative Projects
RegioStars – The Awards for Innovative Projects – form part of the enhanced communication effort proposed in the Communication on Regions for Economic Change (COM(2006) 675). The communication states that “integral to the...
[more]09.04.08 Inforegio-Newsroom
While the Member States do not have to submit the thousands of projects they aim to finance with the aid of EU Structural Funds and Cohesion Policy for the Commission’s consideration, they do have to obtain the latter’s...
[more]09.04.08 Inforegio-Newsroom
While the Member States do not have to submit the thousands of projects they aim to finance with the aid of EU Structural Funds and Cohesion Policy for the Commission’s consideration, they do have to obtain the latter’s...
[more]08.04.08 Inforegio-Newsroom
The Commission has proposed to earmark EUR 89.7 million following the desecrating fires which swept Greece last August and led to the death of 65 victims. This will in part recompense money spent on emergency actions and...
[more]07.04.08 Inforegio-Newsroom
A record 217 regions and cities from 32 countries have signed up as partners for the OPEN DAYS 2008 European Week of Regions and Cities, the biggest annual gathering of EU and regional policy-makers, experts and...
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