€7 B EU fund for Cutting-edge Research

摘要

In an effort to help Europe develop world-class research and close the innovation gap between the European Union and its main competitors, the US and Japan, theEU is making about €7 B available in the latest round of grants. This is part of the €53 B available through the current research funding programme for 2007 to 2013.search proposals alsoaddresses the aims ofthe EU's Innovation Union policy. This flagship initiative of the Europe 2020 growth and job strategy will stimulate and speed up innovation in Europe, while removing bottlenecks that prevent good ideas from reaching the market.Key areas being targeted include nanotechnologies and information and communication technologies. About 16,000 recipients will receive grants for research projects this year. About €1 B will be used to help small and medium-sized businesses innovate.