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After years of debate, the way Europeans protect their inventions is about to change radically with the implementation of the Unitary patent system.

A Science|Business dinner debate

Many technologies are under development, from electric cars and fuel cells to cellulosic biofuels, but none yet are cost-effective and market uptake is stymied.

The ACES - Academic Enterprise Awards - are the only pan-European awards for spin-out companies emerged from European universities and public research centres.

The development of ‘Big Data’ applications and e-infrastructure can stimulate a new wave of economic and social progress.

How can the EU help to get more technology start-ups moving? Join us to hear about the EU’s new €2.5 billion support programme for small companies, government procurement and university incubators.

What is the state of R&D, funding, and infrastructure in Europe? What challenges exist for the EU to maintain its research lead in this field? A Science|Business Policy Roundtable.

By 2050 the EU needs to achieve a 4 to 10-fold increase in resource efficiency, and major gains are needed by 2020. Policy makers must now launch a vital shift to resource-lean production, and eco-innovation.

Eco-innovation: Harnessing R&D for a green economy - how can industry and universities benefit from the Commission's ‘Eco-Innovation Action Plan’ - streamed live from Brussels.

Re-watch the live broadcast about the technology and innovation needs of Europe in the next 40 years. A conference and webcast featuring Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy at the European Commission.