ADB Approves Major Irrigation Project in Nepal

Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on UnsplashThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a significant financing package aimed at enhancing irrigation access in rural Nepal. This initiative is set to transform agricultural practices in the Rautahat and Sarlahi districts of Madhesh Province, where farmers have long struggled with inconsistent water supply.

Call to bring the future to Europe's rural communities

person taking digital image of mountain. Credit: Mael Balland via unsplashLaunched on June 28, 2024, the Futural Open Call offers €1.2 million to support the development and implementation of innovative Smart Solutions, empowering rural communities across Europe to address key challenges and unlock their full potential.

MSCA calls continue to boost international research cooperation

researchers in chemistry lab. Credit: Edward Jenner via PexelDespite the many challenges facing the EU economy, EU investment in top-notch, cooperative doctoral research is not only being maintained, but is taking centre stage as a means to ensure the bloc's capacity to innovate in a competitive academic environment.

EIT published a new call for Raw Materials

Photocredit: WikipediaA new € 10 million call for proposals has been launched by EIT RawMaterials, the Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), which aims to support a secure and stable supply of raw materials in Europe by fostering innovation, education and entrepreneurship in European industrial ecosystems.

EU budget post 2020 - European Commission proposes a pragmatic plan

Juncker and Oettinger - © European Union, 2018/Source: EC - Audiovisual ServiceThe European Commission is proposing a pragmatic, modern, long-term budget for the 2021-2027 period. "With today's proposal we have put forward a pragmatic plan for how to do more with less", European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said.

> A blockchain to better spend EU funds after 2020

Connecting Europe Facility - Transport, call to maximise private investment

New call for proposals to combine Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) with other funding sources, including the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI).

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EU - Bio-Based Industries JTI, Call 2016

EU - Cross-border cooperation, 7 programmes adopted

Connecting Europe Facility – Energy, first call 2016

The Commission launched a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility to help finance key EU energy infrastructure projects

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> Connecting Europe Facility – Energy, forthcoming calls 2016

> EBRD - Egypt, consultancy in energy sector

EIB Group: Juncker Plan, mobilized over EUR 50 billion investment

In 2015 EIB Group lends record EUR 84.5 billion and mobilises over EUR 50 billion investment under Investment Plan for Europe.

EIB Group Press Conference on 2015 Results, Mr Werner Hoyer - Copyright European Investment Bank Rights Free

Innovative Medicines Initiative - IMI 2, upcoming calls

IMI 2 proposed indicative topics for two upcoming calls for proposals

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Horizon 2020 - SME Instrument, financing in 2016-2017

In 2016-2017 there will be 44,2% more financing for SMEs under the SME-Instrument

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Horizon 2020 - Euratom, Work programme 2016-2017

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