The Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) launched the new EU SME Fund, which offers vouchers for EU-based SMEs to help them protect their intellectual property (IP) rights. This is the second EU SME Fund aiming at supporting SMEs in the COVID-19 recovery and green and digital transitions for the next three years (2022-2024).
The Pact for R&I defines common values and principles for research and innovation in Europe, such as freedom of scientific research and free circulation of researchers and knowledge. It also outlines 16 shared priority areas for joint action, ranging from fostering open science for faster sharing of knowledge and data, to reinforcing the scientific leadership and excellence of the European Union, with the involvement of all European regions and citizens.
The prize for the best community compost consists of public recognition of the area and a gift to close the circle of the use of organic waste, aimed at all those who make compost in the Pamplona region. The first prize in this category was won by the San Jorge area (c/ Doctor Repáraz in Pamplona) and the award was collected by Miguel Angel Beriáin.
The Department of Rural Development and the Environment has launched a pilot test in Cintruénigo to deposit new waste, in addition to household packaging, in the yellow container. The initiative consists of carrying out a selective collection, within a period of 6 months, and in such a way that not only light packaging, but also other plastic, metallic and wooden waste is deposited in the yellow container.
The Commission launched five new EU missions, a new and innovative way to work together and improve the lives of people in Europe and beyond. EU missions aim to tackle big challenges in health, climate and the environment, and to achieve ambitious and inspiring goals in these areas.
The European Commission has announced today the second round of direct equity investment through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. Since its launch in 2020, the EIC Fund has now approved 111 investments in highly innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) totalling more than €500 million to scale up breakthrough innovations in areas such as health, circular economy, and Internet of Things (IoT).
