Although Switzerland is still a non-associated country, Swiss-based entities can participate in collaborative projects in Horizon Europe as 'associated partners'. This means they can lead work packages and have an active role in project management.

The budget for the Swiss partner is covered by the State Secretariat for Education Research and Innovation (SERI).

Check out the latest Euresearch factsheet on Swiss eligibility and participation in Horizon Europe. You can also visit the Euresearch website for more information about Swiss status as well as information about an associated partner's role.

Source: Euresearch

European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe’s resilience and its strategic autonomy in terms of research and innovation.

Registration is now open for this online event, which will be held on 28 and 29 September 2022.

Registration link, programme and more info are available here.

Sources: Euresearch, EC

The European Commission's annual flagship Research and Innovation event brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Take part in the event to discuss and shape new solutions to strengthen Europe's resilience and its strategic autonomy!

The event will take place online on 28 and 29 September 2022, allowing everyone to get involved from anywhere.

Visit the event webpage and stay tuned for more news about the programme, registrations etc.

Sources: Euresearch, EC

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have signed an agreement that brings together innovation and intellectual property for the benefit of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

EIT is an European body created in 2008 to strengthen Europe's ability to innovate. EUIPO is the European agency responsible for managing registrations of the EU trade mark and the registered Community design valid in all EU member states.

Both organisations play a complementary role in supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs and, as a result, the European economy as a whole.

Read more about the collaboration between EIT and EUIPO by clicking here.

Sources: Euresearch, EIT

A new partnership between the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) has been formed to identify synergies between scientists, businesses, innovators and citizens. The cooperation agreement aims at developing innovation and exploring new market opportunities.

Read more about the partnership between EIT and COST by clicking here.

Sources: Euresearch, EIT