Past Events

Innovation clusters: how do you make them happen?

What public policies make for a successful innovation cluster - a dynamic community of university researchers, industrial partners, technology investors and growth companies?

15 Apr 2008

Brussels

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Framework 7 - A Progress Report - Champagne with the Chef de Cabinet

The European Commission's premier R&D initiative, Framework Programme 7, is now more than a year old. So how is it doing? Is the paperwork any easier for participants? Is the selection of projects any fairer?

13 Mar 2008

Helmholtz Association, Brussels

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Who will lead the Lead Markets?

Commission Vice President Günter Verheugen is determined to repeat the GSM standard success story. To do so, the European Union must step in to help bring innovative products and services to market.

12 Mar 2008

EFTA, Brussels

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How should the EU spend its R&D money?

A roundtable discussion on future priorities for EU R&D spending. January 2008 will mark the opening of an important, multi-pronged effort to change how and where the EU spends its billions in R&D subsidies.

17 Jan 2008

Mission of Switzerland to the European Union

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New Perspectives on Education and Skills for the 21st Century

With Odile Quintin, Director General for Education and Culture, European Commission. An open discussion of new ideas for reforming Europe - knowledge base. A fundamental weakness of European innovation lies in its academic sector.

28 Nov 2007

EFTA

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The 5th Freedom - With EU Commissioner Janez Potocnik

How should Europe manage its R&D? That’s the question that, on 4 April, the European Commission decided to pose to researchers across Europe.

12 Jun 2007

Mission of Norway to the EU, Brussels

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Innovation, the demand side - A look into the future of EU innovation policy

A fundamental shift in European innovation policy is under discussion, one that could improve the climate for technology business and enhance the continent’s economic performance.

16 Mar 2007

Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU

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Investing in Education - Spending more, and smarter, on education

The future of Europe's ailing higher-education sector is at the top of political agendas these days.

20 Dec 2006

Brussels

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Shadow Summit on Innovation

In anticipation of an informal summit of EU leaders on Oct. 20 2006, Science|Business organized a Roundtable discussion on EU innovation policy at the Hotel Silken Berlaymont, Brussels.

09 Oct 2006

Brussels

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