Events

Fostering EU – US cooperation in Nanosafety

The project is organizing an international knowledge exchange and priority setting workshop on Fostering EU – US cooperation in Nanosafety

Webinar on EU-US Research Cooperation

BILAT USA 4.0 is organising a webinar on December 14th at 4 pm CET (10 am EST) with the topic: EU-USA Research Cooperation Opportunities – Horizon 2020 & USA funding. The webinar will last for 1 hour and 15 min.

EU-US Roundtable on the Interplay of Technology & Policy in Data Privacy

The "EU-US Roundtable on the Interplay of Technology & Policy in Data Privacy," will be organized by the AEGIS project as a side event at the ICT 2018 conference.

BILAT USA 4.0 Citizen Science Workshop 2018

Organisers: Dietmar Lampert (ZSI - Centre for Social Innovation, Vienna, Austria), Anne Bowser (Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington D.C., USA)

USA cluster mission to the EU

From the 6th to the 9th of November 2018, BILAT USA 4.0 will lead a visiting delegation of American business associations, research and innovation networks, and cluster organizations representing nine U.S. states to the European Union (EU). Participants in the event will spend four days visiting over 15 cluster…

INDTECH 2018

INDustrial TECHnologies 2018 - Innovative Industries for Smart Growth conference (29-31 October, Vienna, Austria) will bring together industry R&D experts, SMEs, and researchers with a shared interest in nanotechnologies, advanced materials, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing & processing (NMBP). The conference will present highlights of new industrial applications for these technologies and…

USA workshop on the Main Funding Schemes of the European Union: GUIDING PRINCIPLES

From September 25th to October 1st, 2018, BILAT USA 4.O EU funded project willc arry out a workshop on the Main Funding Schemes of the European Union: GUIDING PRINCIPLES in Atlanta | Chicago | Tempe, USA. Facilitators: Annika Glauner (ETH Zurich), Jennifer Ponting (Harvard University), Nicolas Schulthess (ICFO)

Advancing Open Science in the EU and the US

Open science is a movement to make scientific research, data, and dissemination accessible to all levels of an inquiring society, amateur or professional. This includes open access to the outputs of scientific research, such as data and publications; and, open opportunities to participate in the research process, like through citizen…

Horizon 2020 Webinar Week!

Horizon 2020 is the European Union’s €80 billion ($90 billion) research and innovation program. It is ‘open to the world’ and several calls for proposals are of particular interest to the American research and innovation community.

2nd Annual Transatlantic Symposium on ICT and Policy

2nd Annual Transatlantic Symposium on ICT and Policy “Leveraging People, Technology, and Information for a Smart and Connected Society” will be organized on June 18-19, 2018 at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC, USA.

Transatlantic Research Cooperation to Treasure and Protect the Atlantic Ocean

INVITATION Transatlantic Research Cooperation to Treasure and Protect the Atlantic Ocean Date: 6 June 2018, 10am-2:30pm

Insights into US Federal (Research) Funding Programs

BILAT USA 4-0 participates in INORMS conference and makes a presentation titled “Best practices in communicating and dealing with a U.S. federal agency from proposal to closeout” The presentation will include practical information on how to search for funding opportunities, locate contact information for the various agencies and how to develop…

Webinar: Health in Horizon 2020 – Call 2019: New topics in clinical and digital health research

The next call in Horizon 2020 "Health" with a budget of around 700 Mio Euro is approaching fast, and first deadlines for topics with two-stage submission are already in October 2018! A variety of interesting topics from understanding of diseases, maternal health to digital health and many more is foreseen.

Enrich in the USA RCS Webinar

Webinar: Enrich in the USA Research Connection Symposium Informational Session Apr 5, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT (14:30 CEST).

PICASSO project webinar on “Spectrum issues affecting EU/US ICT development collaboration”

The PICASSO project is organizing a policy webinar on “Spectrum issues affecting EU/US ICT development collaboration”, planned to be held on the 28th of March 2018 (03.00 p.m. UTC).

U.S. Data Innovation Day 2017: Smarter Government, Smarter Communities

From government chatbots that respond to citizen queries to municipal infrastructure that predicts necessary repairs, the public sector of tomorrow has the potential to be significantly smarter than it is today. But improvements will not happen soon enough or extensively enough unless policymakers insist on these changes. While some…

Workshop on EU-USA collaboration in Digital Social Innovation / Civic Tech at INSCI 2017

BILAT USA 4.0 joins the 4th International Conference on Internet Science on November 22nd 2017, in Thessaloniki (Greece) with two workshops.

NearUS - Training: How to Internationalise to the US

The NearUS initiative is establishing a Network of European Research and Innovation Centres throughout the United States. It acts as a central contact point for European research and innovation actors seeking to grow and reinforce collaboration across the Atlantic. The mission of the Network is to provide standardised as well…

Info Day H2020 Challenge 5 "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials"

Information Day and brokerage event on the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020, Challenge "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency & Raw Materials" - 2018 calls - will take place on 8 and 9 November 2017 in Brussels in the European Commission's Charlemagne building, rue de la Loi 170.

4th Atlantic Stakeholder platform conference

The annual Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference (ASPC) offers a great transnational publicity opportunity to deliver the Atlantic Action Plan (AAP) key messages and further promote awareness of its achievements. The annual conference is the central hub for stakeholders of the Atlantic Strategy to meet, seek ways of cooperation, share information…

US Launch of Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020

We are pleased to invite you to attend the US launch of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020 on Friday, October 27, 2017.

Mid-term Meeting BILAT USA 4.0

The Mid-term Internal Meeting BILAT USA 4.0 is around the corner! The week of our internal meeting is a whole week of events in Washington for the project partners to discuss the project progress and plan the upcoming period. Among the events, a larger EU Delegation headed by Robert-Jan Smits, will…

Global workshop “Fundamentals of U.S. Sponsored Project Administration”

It is our great pleasure to announce the global workshop “Fundamentals of U.S. Sponsored Project Administration“ in Vienna, Austria, on September 18-19, 2017.

NCURA US Sponsored Project Workshop

The two day workshop will cover the essential topics of:

NCURA 59th Annual Meeting

Sunday, August 06, 2017 - Wednesday, August 09, 2017 -Washington, DC, USA Exploring the Possibilities Navigating into the Future Networking is one of the most powerful and productive activities you can do to advance your career. Join NCURA for high energy fun and colleague connections. No preparation needed- these are social…

IEEE SCI 2017: Conference on Smart City Innovations

Last September the White House launched the Smart Cities Initiative to make it easier for cities, Federal agencies, universities, and the private sector to work together to research, develop, deploy, and testbed new technologies that can help make cities more inhabitable, cleaner, and more equitable. Building smart cities…

International Conference on Graphene and Semiconductors | 24-26 July 2017, Chicago, USA

The International Conference on Graphene and Semiconductors is to be held at Chicago, USA during July 17-19, 2017 Organized by Conference series LLC.

New world order: Science, technology & trade

The world is changing fast. Will technology trade barriers rise? Will relations among Europe, the US, China, Russia and other powers be upended? Will research priorities change – for climate, energy, health, defence, maritime? All of these questions will force new strategies for companies, universities and governments around the world.

Accessing Horizon 2020 Research Funding for the Global Community

A Complimentary Webinar Presented by INORMS The International Network of Research Management Societies

Innovation Growth Lab Global Conference 2017

Nesta, in collaboration with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the World Bank Group, the Cotec Foundation, the “La Caixa” Banking Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank organizes IGL2017 Conference on 13-14 June in Barcelona. The event will bring together senior policy-makers, practitioners and researchers to: Learn about the next generation of…

High-level EU Cluster Mission to the USA

From 15th to 19th May 2017, a High-Level EU Cluster Mission to the USA organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform and BILAT USA 4.0, seeks to support transatlantic cluster cooperation for strategic business partnerships. This mission organised as a follow-up to the EU-US Cooperation Arrangement…

NCURA’s Pre-Award Research Administration Conference

The 2017 Pre-Award Research Administration Conference in beautiful San Diego, California, aptly named America’s Finest City.The conference could not offer a more suitable backdrop with 70 miles of majestic coastline, gentle Mediterranean climate, and friendly locals.The program theme,“Together TowardsTomorrow,” represents an extension of NCURA’s tag line “Supporting Research… Together”…

U.S.-EU Workshop on Cooperation with the EU’s Framework Programs for Research and Innovation

On January 10, 2017, U.S. Department of State will host a workshop on overview of the newly signed Implementing Arrangement (IA) between the U.S. Government and European Commission. This workshop provides valuable insight into how the new IA will facilitate the participation of U.S. organizations in Horizon 2020 projects.

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 96th Annual Meeting

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 96th Annual Meeting will be held January 8–12, 2017, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. The information-packed program is expected to attract more than 12,000 transportation professionals from around the world.

International Symposium on ‘Cultural Heritage and Data: the Role of Research Infrastructures’

Organized in the framework of the EU project IPERION-CH, the International Symposium on “Cultural Heritage and Data: the Role of Research Infrastructures” aims at celebrating the outcomes of the transatlantic dialogue in the Heritage Science. The event will take place on December, 5th -6th , 2016, Washington D.C. at…

Our Oceans 2017 Conference

Secretary of State, USA, John Kerry hosted the 2016 Our Ocean conference in Washington, D.C. on September 15 to 16. Next year, the Our Ocean conference will be hosted by the European Union, in Malta. The annual conferences focus key ocean issues such as: marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine…

RRI

TAFTIE Academy webinar on "Responsible Research and Innovation" will take place on 29 November 2016 at 15.00 - 16.30. Participation is free of charge and open to all interested persons.

3rd HBP School - Future Neuroscience - The Multiscale Brain: From Genes to Behaviour

The 3rd HBP School is jointly organised by the Human Brain Project (HBP) and the Allen Institute for Brain Science (AI) and offers a comprehensive programme covering all aspects of neuroscience relevant to the HBP research programme.

JPIs on the Global Stage

Workshop focusing on JPIs and International Collaboration The event aims to create awareness about the JPIs and their strategic agendas among the funding bodies from major partner countries.

NSF's Webinar on Small Business Innovation Programs

The NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program seeks to transform scientific discovery into societal and economic benefit by catalyzing private sector commercialization of technological innovations. The program increases the incentive and opportunity for startups and small businesses to undertake cutting-edge, high-quality scientific research and…

EU-U.S. Nano EHS workshop has been organized successfuly!

EU-US nanoEHS workshop on the Enabling a Sustainable Harmonised Knowledge Infrastructure supporting Nano Environmental and Health Safety Assessment was organized in Beuggen Castle, Rheinfelden, Germany.

Research Strategies: Europe 2030 and the next Framework Programme

What will Europe, and its science and technology, be like in 2030 and beyond? How are companies, universities and governments preparing for a better future? What should the EU do to help them? As the European Commission is just now beginning to draft its next big R&I effort, Framework Programme…

EU-US policy recommendations on Data Protection and Privacy Participatory

Dear Expert, We would like to let you know about a participatory webinar being organised by the European PICASSO project on "EU-US policy recommendations on Data Protection and Privacy.” We believe that you will find this interesting and would greatly value your participation. The webinar will be held on Tuesday,…

ICONAN 2016, Sept 28-30, Paris

International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology – ICONAN 2016 will be held on September 28-30 in Paris. ICONAN is an annual event that hosts high-profile plenary speakers, world class researchers, oral and poster presentations, workshops, sponsor exhibits and afterworks. It is a great opportunity to share your research findings with…

EU-PolarNet |Townhall Event

The EU-PolarNet is organising a major Townhall event themed “Towards the 1.5°C climate goal – Perspectives from the Polar Regions” at the Museum of Natural Science in Brussels. The event’s objective is to stimulate a dialogue between policy makers, polar scientists, industries, local communities and civil society to explore how…

EU Polar Net | Stakeholder Workshop | 20. Sept. 2016 | Riga

The second AMAP/EU-PolarNet stakeholder workshop „Research Needs on Arctic Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services“ will take place on 20th September 2016 at this year’s ICES Annual Science Conference in Riga, Latvia.

Energy Efficiency Info Day, Sept 19, Burssels

The EU is organizing Energy Efficiency Call for Proposals 2017 Info Day on 19 September 2016 in Brussels. The Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency Call for 2017 has more than €100M available. This year the content of the Info Day is structured in 8 different sessions, each one providing several networking opportunities as…

29th ECNP Congress | 17-20 September, Vienna, Austria

The ECNP Congress is Europe's largest meeting on applied and translational neuroscience. Annually it brings together between 4,000 and 6,000 psychiatrists, neuroscientists, neurologists and psychologists from around the world to discuss the latest developments in the science and treatment of disorders of the brain.

Falling Walls Lab Competition, New York on 30 August 2016

The German Center for Research and Innovation will be hosting the Falling Walls Lab in New York on August 30, 2016. Falling Walls Lab New York is an exciting forum for scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs to present their ideas in 3 minutes with the chance to win a travel grant…

Horizon 2020 Workshop in Washington DC

August 10, 2016, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Washington Hilton Hotel, IBR West.

ESOF 2016, 24-27 July 2016, Manchester

The Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) is Europe's largest, general science meeting which brings together over 4,500 leading thinkers, innovators, policy makers, journalists, educators and the general public from more than 90 countries to discuss current and future breakthroughs in contemporary science and debate the direction that research is taking. ESOF,…

Webinar on ERC Grants 2017 - Bern, July 11

Euresearch, the Swiss network mandated by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation is organising a webinar on Horizon 2020 ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants 2017, on July 11, where they will provide you with some basic information on the Grants and first tips on how to apply. More information…

Summer Science Exhibition in London, 4-10 July

The Royal Society is organising the Summer Science Exhibition, from 4 July - 10 July in London. The Summer Science Exhibition is an annual display of the most cutting-edge science and technology in the UK. This free, week-long festival features 22 exhibits and a series of inspiring talks and fun…

Info session on programs funded under Horizon 2020 - Yale, 22 June 2016

On 22 June 2016, an interactive session on how the European Union can help fund your research will be held at Yale. Viktoria Bodnarova from EURAXESS Links North America will present research funding programs offered by the EU's Program for Research and Innovation - Horizon 2020.

FIU is Crossing Over to Connect Berlin

Florida International University’s inaugural Global Positioning Showcase (GPS) brings FIU to Berlin, Germany in June 2016. On this journey, we look forward to connecting with alumni, academic and research partners, governmental leaders and friends of the University. A still young institution at only 50 years, FIU is often under-recognized for…

ERA-Can+ Information Session in Graz, 10 June 2016

The Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) together with all Universities in Graz and supported by the Canadian Embassy to Austria, is organising an ERA-Can+ Information Session in Graz, Austria, 10 June 2016.

EU Open House 2016

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the Embassies of 28 EU Member States to the United States will open their doors to the Washington public during the EU Embassies’ Open House Day. This annual event is the highlight of the Washington spring calendar and will…