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INESC TEC & Brazilian PUCPR join efforts for the development of smart and sustainable cities

Joint projects, advanced training, HR mobility, and research endeavors are some of the initiatives established by the collaboration agreement signed between the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC, from Portugal) and the...
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UCD: CeADAR and Google announce partnership to help Irish businesses unlock AI’s potential

CeADAR and Google Ireland have today announced a new strategic partnership to help Irish businesses capitalise on the economic potential of AI. CeADAR, Ireland’s European Digital Hub for AI, which is hosted at University College Dublin (UCD), and Google signed the...
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EARTO statement calls for dual approach to strengthening Europe’s security

EARTO, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations, published a statement on 'Strengthening Europe's Security: A Dual Approach for Civil & Defence Resilience' on 12 March 2025. In this paper, the association calls for a "well-funded civil...
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EU and Albania hold 3rd HEU Joint Research & Innovation Committee Meeting

On 12 March 2025, the third EU-Albania Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee meeting took place in Tirana, Albania. The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Anne Haglund-Morrissey, Deputy Head of Unit for ‘International cooperation – Europe and Americas’, DG...
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President von der Leyen in South Africa: launches talks on a new trade and investment deal, unveils €4.7 billion Global Gateway package

Today, President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa are at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town to strengthen Europe's strategic partnership with the country. During the Summit, Europe and South Africa agreed to start talks on a new...
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Info session – Forward-Looking Projects 2025: Presentation and recording are now available!

On 11 March 2025, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised an info session to present the application procedure for the 2025 Forward-Looking Projects Call under the Erasmus+ Programme. The presentation and recording of...
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INESC-ID: China and Portugal launch joint laboratory on AI and public health technologies

It was 10:10 AM in Lisbon and 18:10 in Guangzhou, of March 5, when the official ceremony for the establishment of the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory on AI and Public Health Technologies started. Held at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DEI) of...
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ATHENA FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES CALENDAR

Erasmus +

Call/TopicOpenDeadline
Topic 1: School Education: Enhancing basic skills

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-SCHOOL-BS

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 2: Vocational Education and Training: Promote an enabling and supportive environment for vocational excellence at national and/or regional level

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-VE

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 3: Vocational Education and Training: Development of joint VET qualifications and modules

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-QM

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 4: Adult Learning: Support to the Pact for Skills

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-PS

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 5: Adult learning: Improving career guidance to support adults’ participation in training

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-CG

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 6: Digital education: Assessment of digital skills and competences

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-SC

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 7: Digital education: Ethical and effective use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems in education and training’

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-AI

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Topic 8: Digital education: Innovative data collection and exchange approaches in primary, secondary education (including vocational education and training) for data-informed decision-making

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-DM

18 Dec 202427 May 2025
Jean Monnet Actions in the field of Higher Education: Chairs

ERASMUS-JMO-2025-CHAIR

28 Nov 202412 Feb 2026
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Sub-Saharan Africa

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-SSA

05 Dec 202429 Apr 2025
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in Neighbourhood East

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-NE

05 Dec 202429 Apr 2025
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in South Mediterranean Countries

ERASMUS-EDU-2025-VIRT-EXCH-SMC

05 Dec 202429 Apr 2025

EVENTS

Recording and presentation from the COST Info Day 2025

by | March 10, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

Did you miss the COST Info Day on 18 February 2025? Want to know how you can participate in a running COST Action or propose your own research network? Here's what you need to know: Watch the recording Read our Q&A Check your eligibility
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Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Learn more about funding opportunities in the Cluster 6 areas 20 May 2025 – 21 May 2025 10:00 (GMT+03:00)

by | March 10, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/6lLZRxTBKVsWnjEtjwhVyl/overview
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Horizon Europe info days – WIDERA Work Programme 2025 This infoday aims to inform interested applicants about calls in the new WIDERA Work Programme 2025. 20 May 2025 10:00 (GMT+03:00)

by | March 10, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

https://research-innovation-community.ec.europa.eu/events/01QHd1MW6tFfr16XBGbMyo/overview
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EULife25 Info Days

by | March 6, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The LIFE Calls for Proposals 2025 are expected to be published on 24 April 2025. CINEA will host the #EULife25 Info Days online from 13 to 15 May 2025 to support potential applicants. The LIFE Calls for proposals 2025 are expected to be published on the Funding...
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Horizon Europe info days – Cluster 5

by | March 6, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The European Commission’s Info Day will present the research and innovation topics proposed under the Work Programme 2025 of Horizon Europe Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. The event will provide prospective applicants with an opportunity to learn more about...
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Next steps for UK research and innovation policy

by | March 3, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

This conference will consider next steps for UK research and innovation, with a focus on investment, strategic development, new institutions and structures, and frameworks for collaboration. It will be an opportunity to assess priorities for directing...
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Online Info Session – Forward-Looking Projects: School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Adult learning, Digital education

by | February 22, 2025 | Workshops | 0 Comments

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is organising an online info session on 11 March 2025 from 09:30 to 12:00 to learn about the application procedure for the Forward-Looking Projects Call under the Erasmus+ Programme....
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