EOSC Declaration (European Open Science Cloud)
Source: European Open Science Cloud The Commission made the EOSC Declaration ( 118 KB) in October 2017 available to all scientific stakeholders, for their endorsement and commitments ... read more
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Digital platforms for facilitating access to research infrastructures (OECD publishing)
Shared research infrastructures are playing an increasingly important role in most scientific fields and represent a significant proportion of the total public investment in science. Many of these infrastructures... read more
Final Report published: Western Balkans Platforms on Education & Training and Research & Innovation, Belgrade Sept. 2017
This year it was decided to hold the meetings of the two Platforms together on 28-29 September 2017 in Belgrade. The Ministers met in the mornings of 28 and 29 September to celebrate the 30th anniversary... read more
European Researchers' Night Factsheet - Call 2018-19
The European Researchers’ Night (NIGHT) is a Europe-wide public event to enhance researchers’ public recognition and to stimulate interest in research careers, especially amongst young people. Find... read more
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[H2020 Work Programme 2018 - 2020] 1. General Introduction
This document, the general introduction to the 2018-20 work programme for the EU's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, describes the context to this major investment, the political drivers... read more
[H2020 Work Programme 2018 - 2020] 13. Europe in a changing world – Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
The specific objective of the Societal Challenge 'Europe in a changing world – Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies' (SC6) is to foster a greater understanding of Europe, provide solutions, ... read more
2017 Roadmap for EU – Enlargement Countries S&T cooperation
(...) The integration of the Western Balkan Countries (WBCs) into the European Union (EU) is a major political and economic project designed to assure stability and development in the region. From the... read more
H2020 2017 Info Day presentations (Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation)
The European Commission organised an Info Day on the Spreading excellence and Widening Participation Calls in Horizon 2020 (to be published in 2017). This information day took place in Brussels on Thursday... read more
2017 Interim Evaluation on Twinning and ERA Chairs
ABSTRACT The Twinning and ERA Chairs programmes were created under Horizon 2020 and FP7 to strengthen and develop research excellence in low-performing Member States. The ERA Chairs programme focuses... read more
[H2020 Work Programme 2018 - 2020] 15. Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation
Despite serious efforts deployed at national and European level, the Union sees significant internal disparities in terms of research and innovation performance. There is significant evidence pointing... read more
2017 Report of the independent High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research & Innovation Programmes
Summary of recommendations The following recommendations are aimed at maximising the impact of future EU research and innovation programmes. Each of them is exemplified by a key action. 1. Prioritise... read more
BALKAN BAROMETER 2017: PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY
The 2017 edition of BALKAN BAROMETER (BB) is yet another instalment in the series of annual public opinion surveys commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council. It collects and analyses data across... read more
Conclusions of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation, Belgrade 27-28 September 2017
The 19th Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation* took place in Belgrade on September 27, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (... read more
Progress Reports 2016/2017 (presented at SP on R&I, Belgrade 2017)
The progress reports are collected in preparation of the meeting of the Steering Platform on Research and Innovation for the Western Balkans and are made available for the participants. Background... read more
Science Europe - Position Statement: On a new vision for more meaningful Research Impact assessment
Research has always had a wide impact on society, but this does not always come in the form of a clearly defined outcome, application, or effect. It frequently occurs as a more gradual development... read more
A guide to EU funding
In response to the evolution of the world economy and its impact on Europe, the European Commission proposed a set of programmes to boost jobs, growth and investment across the European Union. The programmes... read more
Providing researchers with the skills and competencies they need to practise Open Science
Open Science is transformative to the research landscape, allowing research to be carried out with a high degree of transparency, collegiality, and research integrity. For Open Science to become a reality... read more
Responsible Research and Innovation: A quick start guide for science engagement organisations
RI encompasses six fields relating to research and innovation: public engagement, science education, gender equality, ethics, open access to scientific results, and governance ... read more
Blueprint for a new Western Balkans Research Foundation
Following the recommendation of the “Joint Science Conference”, which was jointly organised by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the French Académie des sciences, the Heads of State... read more
Western Balkans Process - 3rd Joint Science Conference: Joint Statement
The 3rd Joint Science Conference of the Western Balkans Process / Berlin Process (JSC-WBP) convened at the French Académie des sciences – Institut de France in Paris to take further the process started... read more
JRC Science for Policy Report - Promoting innovation in transition countries: A trajectory for smart specialisation
Innovation policies seek to prepare an economy for the future by steering it on a transformation path to make it more competitive in increasingly global and interconnected markets. While most advanced... read more
COST Annual Report 2016: "Help Ideas and People Grow"
COST is an EU funded programme that enables researchers to set up their interdisciplinary research networks in Europe and beyond. read more
Joint Statement - Turn ideas into actions: Invest in Junior Scientists and Jobs for Growth
The 3rd Joint Science Conference of the Western Balkan Process/ Berlin Process (JSC-WBP) convened at the French Acadèmie des sciences – Institut de France in Paris to take further the process started ... read more
Western Balkans Process - Joint Science Conference (overview)
Western Balkans Process - Joint Science Conference is a joint initiative of the 13 European countries. It aims to reconfirm the European commitment to the Western Balkans, consolidate the efforts to integrate... read more
Conclusions of the 1st WB Research and Innovation meeting held in Podgorica (Montenegro) on June 12-13, 2017
The first Western Balkans Research and Innovation meeting was organised in Podgorica on June 12-13, 2017 within the framework of the European Commission’s Support for the Steering Platform (SP) on Research... read more
WB6 Electricity Monitoring Report
The present Monitoring Report prepared by the Energy Community Secretariat, which was tasked by the Western Balkan countries “to take the lead to develop the regional energy market and to help implement... read more
The role of (patent) information in the innovation process
The European Patent Office (EPO) has conducted a survey to find out how patent information ranks as a source of information in the innovation process, i.e. whether patent information supports innovation... read more
Youth Mobility in the Western Balkans – the present challenges and future perspectives
The conclusions and recommendations of the regional research “Youth Mobility in the Western Balkans – the present challenges and future perspectives” have been published. The research was realized during... read more
Open Access - 2015-2016 EUA Survey: Results
This year sees the publication of the second EUA Open Access Survey for European universities. Conducted between the end of... read more
Policy Mix Peer Review Report on Serbia - Danube-Inco.net
The present report aims to summarize the main findings of the peer review team which was set up in the frame of the Danube-INCO.NET project to conduct a research and innovation (R&I) policy mix peer... read more
JRC Science for Policy Report - Bioeconomy Report 2016
This report intends to inform EU policymakers,in particular for the ongoing review of the bioeconomy strategy, as well as policymakers in Member States and third countries, stakeholders including research... read more
OECD Public Procurement for Innovation Good Practices and Strategies
Public procurement offers an enormous potential market for innovative products and services. Used strategically, it can help governments boost innovation at both the national and local level and ultimately... read more
Pre-commercial Procurement: Driving innovation to ensure sustainable high quality public services in Europe
This document is published in 2007, however it can be considered as basic document related to this topic. Introduction: The Communication on a "broad based innovation strategy for the EU" ... read more
Interim evaluation of HORIZON 2020
This Staff Working Document represents the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation... read more
ICC Intellectual Property Roadmap - Current and emerging issues for business and policymakers
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published the 2017 Intellectual Property Roadmap. It provides businesses and policymakers with a comprehensive and concise overview of key intellectual... read more
The Role of Smart Specialisation in the EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood policy (D 5.29)
The report by Danube-INCO.NET explores the conditions under which the Smart Specialisation model can be applied in the EU enlargement and neighbourhood (E&N) countries. read more
Advancing Research Integrity Practices and Policies: From Recommendation to Implementation
Science Europe published its Survey Report ‘Research Integrity Practices in Science Europe Member Organisations’ in July 2016. This report maps existing policies,procedures and practices for promoting... read more
Report on the Consultation on Long Term Sustainability of Research Infrastructures
This report of the Stakeholders Workshop held in Brussels on 25 November 2016 presents and discuss the main challenges identified in the online Stakeholder consultation on Research Infrastructures long... read more
Tracking Special Economic Zones in the Western Balkans: Objectives, Features and Key Challenges
This report is, to the authors’ knowledge, the first attempt to systematically collect in one place the different experiences of these six economies, the specific details of the special economic zones... read more
WB6 Sustainability Charter Monitoring Report in the Western Balkans
In the lead up to the WB6 Summit in Trieste (12 July, 2017), progress in a number of measures of the Sustainability Charter have been achieved by the Western Balkan 6 countries. The market for energy ... read more
PREPARING DARIAH (Preparing for the construction of the digital research infrastructure for the arts and humanities)
The DARIAH project was funded under the European Commission's (EC) Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and aimed to facilitate long-term access to, and use of, all European arts and humanities (A&H) ... read more
2016 STRATEGY REPORT ON RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
ESFRI presents its updated 2016 Roadmap which demonstrates the dynamism of the European scientific community and the commitment of Member States to develop new research infrastructures at the European... read more
Montenegro Research Infrastructures Roadmap 2015-2020
The main objective of the Roadmap is to define and present the priorities and potentials of Montenegro in the field of research infrastructures (RI). By its content, the Roadmap is complementary to the... read more
INFORM Newsletter - #1
INFORM is an international three-year research project that studies the interactions between formal and informal institutions in the Western Balkan societies, as well as tracks the influence of these ... read more
Defining the Concepts of Technology and Technology Transfer
The primary objective of this paper is to contribute to the existing literature by comprehensively reviewing the development, definitions and concepts of technology and technology transfer based on a ... read more
Innovation Strategy of the Republic of Macedonia for 2012-2020
The innovation strategy takes into account the country’s current state of development to ensure that policies to promote innovation are both focused and relevant for the country. What works well in ... read more
Guidelines on linking planning/programming, monitoring and evaluation [DG NEAR]
This document is a response to the need to strengthen the linkage between planning/programming1, monitoring and evaluation function in DG NEAR in the context of the neighbourhood and enlargement policies... read more
Presentations from JRC workshop on investment vehicles and financial instruments supporting technology transfer and innovation, Belgrade
The JRC organised a workshop which focused on financial instruments as support to innovation and tech transfer projects in the Western Balkans countries and, in general, in the Danube region. The event... read more
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[Working Paper “Berlin Process Series] MONITORING THE BERLIN PROCESS: FROM PARIS TO TRIESTE
The Berlin Process Series is an initiative started by Cooperation and Development Institute, in November 2015, in Tirana, and supported by Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Hanns... read more
