Tech start-ups and SMEs share EUR 90m of EU funds to disrupt the European markets
The European Commission is committing EUR 90 million to Open and Disruptive Innovation over the next 12 months. A new tool to help doctors communicate with non-responsive patients; a cloud-based irrigation controller to improve water efficiency on farms by up to 30%; an «electronic nose» to better determine how fresh your food is – these are a few of the 30 tech SMEs and start-ups to receive EU funding.
While electric cars are on the rise, many drivers are still concerned about running out of juice. Six partners from Germany, France, Austria and Spain have cut the consumption of electric vehicles with a new intelligent energy management and recovery system. The OpEneR team developed new functions and connected better the components and systems, allowing the driver to receive braking tips based on traffic flows and advice on the best route to limit energy use. Up to 30% of energy can be saved without losing much time on the way. The new solutions will be progressively commercialised and integrated into production of new models, making electric cars even greener.
The European Commission has just launched the FIWARE Accelerator Programme. EUR 80 million will be awarded to SMEs, Startups and web-entrepreneurs using FIWARE Technologies. The FIWARE Accelerator is a network of European organisations which has already launched first calls for proposals earlier this month. The remaining calls will be presented in Munich on 17th & 18th September on the occasion of the European Conference on Future Internet.
Seminar – Aligning regional investment to digital enablers for future growth
On the 24th of September 2014 the seminar is going to debate the increasing importance of ICTs for users, in order to understand the level of EU support and how to further improve it. A webcast of the event will be available.
The world of audiovisual is changing, converging, going digital. Digital developments bring new dilemmas: how to ensure a level playing field, the role of competition law, contract law, sector-specific law; the role of intermediaries and internet providers; and how to enjoy the economies of scale of our single market.
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