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topic 22.05.2013

Project Database of the Advisory Assistance Programme for Environmental Protection in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

The Advisory Assistance Programme of the German Federal Environment Ministry supports Central and Eastern European countries, the Russian Federation, the Ukraine as well as certain countries of the Caucasus region and Central Asia in their efforts to advance environmental protection. The database lists all projects supported by the Federal Environment Agency since 1999 as well as project information on most of these projects.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1609.php)

topic | Deadline: 9 August 2013

VolkswagenFoundation announces thematic call on 'Environment, Natural Resources and Renewable Energies'

In the frame of its long running funding initiative for Central Asia and the South Caucasus the VolkwagenFoundation has announced a thematic call titled 'Environment, Natural Resources and Renewable Energies - Interdisciplinary Transboundary Research on Human-Environmental Interactions'. Proposals can be submitted until 9 August 2013. The funding initiative 'Between Europe and the Orient – A Focus on Research and Education in/on Central Asia and the Caucasus' was started in 2000. In late November 2011 the Foundation decided to modify its offer to include a combination of theme-based calls and projects aimed at structural development.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1607.php)

topic 15.05.2013

National Energy Globe Award Uzbekistan 2013 goes to Uzbek-German sustainability project

The project "Economic and Ecological Restructuring of Land- and Water Use in the Region Khorezm (Uzbekistan)” has won the National Energy Globe Award Uzbekistan 2013. The Energy Globe Award is one of the world's largest platforms for sustainability. Over 100 countries sent a total of 1,051 entries for the competition.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1604.php)

topic 10.05.2013

Ukraine decides to establish a Coordination Centre for Innovation Cooperation between the CIS countries

On 29 April 2013 the Ukrainian government adopted a decree on the establishment of a Coordination Centre for the implementation of the Interstate Program of Innovation Cooperation of the participants of the Commonwealth of Independent States for the period up to 2020.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1603.php)

topic 08.05.2013

European Commission adopts an EU-wide strategy on Green Infrastructure

The European Commission has adopted a new strategy for encouraging the use of green infrastructure, and for ensuring that the enhancement of natural processes becomes a systematic part of spatial planning. Green Infrastructure is a tried and tested tool that uses nature to provide ecological, economic and social benefits. By the end of 2017, the Commission will review progress on developing Green Infrastructure and publish a report on the lessons learnt together with recommendations for future action.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1599.php)

topic 06.05.2013

EU–funded project organises a study tour from Central Asia to Portugal and Spain to share European practice on water management

From 5 to 11 May 2013 the EU-funded project “Water Management and Basin Organizations in Central Asia (WMBOCA)” organises a study tour to Spain and Portugal to share best European practice in the area of water management with particular focus on transboundary basins. The delegation consists of representatives of National Water Resources Management Agencies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1597.php)

topic 03.05.2013

New EU Strategy on Adoption for Climate Change

On 16 April 2013 the European Commission presented a package to advance action on adaptation to climate change: firstly, the EU strategy on adaptation to climate change sets out a framework and mechanisms for taking the EU's preparedness for current and future climate impacts to a new level; in a related measure, the Commission adopted a Green Paper on insurance in the context of natural and man-made disasters. This public consultation launches a wide debate on the adequacy and availability of existing insurance options.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1596.php)

topic | Deadline: 9 June 2013

Green Talents competition 2013 launched

'Green Talents' is the International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development. Since 2009 the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has held the annual 'Green Talents' competition awarding young sustainability experts and linking them to the German research landscape in order to foster and intensify the global exchange of ideas in the field of sustainable development. The 2013 call for applications has just been launched.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1572.php)

topic 26.04.2013

EU Delegation to Ukraine opens additional call for applications for the next sessions of the EU Study Days project

The Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, in cooperation with the Centre for European Reform Education, opens an additional call for applications for the 3rd and the 4th sessions of the EU Study Days in Ukraine, an initiative aimed at helping Ukrainian students and graduates enhance their knowledge about the EU.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1592.php)

topic 25.04.2013

EU-Russia Year of Science 2014

At the EU-Russia Summit in Brussels in December 2012 the political leaders of the EU and Russia agreed to make 2014 the 'EU-Russia Year of Science and Technology'. Jointly organised by the EU and Russia, the year will involve scientists, research organisations, innovators and the wider public.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1585.php)

topic 22.04.2013

New publication: 'Research and Innovation in support of the European Neighbourhood Policy'

The booklet presents a selection of FP7 projects – among them many involving partners from the Eastern Partnership countries –, which directly contribute to the development of a Common Knowledge and Innovation Space (CKIS). The CKIS is meant to cover policy dialogue, capacity-building, cooperation in research and innovation, as well as increased mobility opportunities for students, researchers and academics. The projects are organised in nine thematic chapters, and for each project a short description and a list of all participating organisations and contact persons are provided.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1580.php)

topic 20.04.2013

Update on ERC calls for proposals 2014

As FP7 will finish at the end of this year, most of the European Research Council (ERC) calls for proposals are now closed. The next ERC calls will be made under ‘Horizon 2020’, which will take over from FP7 for 2014 to 2020. As is normally the case during the transition from one framework programme to another, the schedule for the next ERC calls (and ERC Work Programme) is very likely to differ from previous years. The ERC Scientific Council, based on the current state of play, can provide the following possible scenario (on a purely indicative basis).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1598.php)

topic 19.04.2013

Russia at Hanover Industrial Fair

On 8-12 April 2013 Russia as a partner country of «Hannover Messe 2013» (Hanover, Germany) presented more than 100 innovation projects from 30 leading educational, scientific and industrial organisations (including the «Gazprom», «Rosneft», «Russian Railways», RUSNANO, «Russian Technologies», «Skolkovo» and others) during the largest international exhibition of industrial innovations.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1586.php)

topic 18.04.2013

European Commission meets Russian Government for executive-to-executive talks

On 22 of March 2013, EU President José Manuel Barroso and representatives of the European Commission had a meeting with the Russian counterparts in Moscow. The talks were chaired by Russian Prime-Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The negotiations on the level of executive bodies covered a wide range of issues starting from a new EU-Russia partnership agreement to cooperation in trade, energy, transport and mobility.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1587.php)

topic 15.04.2013

International Round Table discussion 'Shaping of Proposals on Enhancement of Russia-EU S&T Cooperation Efficiency'

On 5 March 2013 the National Research University 'Higher School of Economics' held an international round table discussion 'Shaping of Proposals on Enhancement of Russia-EU S&T Cooperation Efficiency'. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the results of the inventory of existing procedures and instruments of Russia-EU S&T cooperation and to elaborate proposals for their improvement.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1588.php)

topic 12.04.2013

Ukraine and Kazakhstan sign program of cooperation in science and technologies for 2013-2017

In the frame of a meeting of the Prime Ministers of Ukraine and the Republic of Kazakhstan in April a program of cooperation in science and technologies was signed between the State Agency for Science, Innovations and Informatization of Ukraine and Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan for 2013-2017.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1601.php)

topic 09.04.2013

New BILAT web portal will promote funding opportunities in Russia and Ukraine

The new web portal serves a a single access point for 14 current bilateral STI cooperation projects funded by the EU. In addition to information about the projects, including BILAT-RUS-Advanced and BILAT-UKR*AINA, the new portal offers a database on funding opportunities in Third Countries worldwide that are also open to European researchers. For Ukraine there are no programmes listed yet, but the database content will updated continually.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1579.php)

topic 03.04.2013

Four new Policy Briefs on EU-Ukraine S&T Cooperation published by BILAT-UKR*AINA project

One of the main tasks of the BILAT UKR*AINA project is to support the coordination of policies between the European Commission and Ukraine by providing tailor-made support to the Joint S&T Cooperation Commitee (JSTCC). In this context the project has compiled four Policy Briefs, which are now also available to the general public.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1578.php)

topic 03.04.2013

Russian Government Programme 'Science and Technology Development in 2013-2020'

In December 2012 Russian Government approved a State Programme on science and technology development for 2013-2020. The aim of the Programme is to create an internationally competitive and well-functioning R&D sector, in which efforts to modernize the economy are supported by science, technology and innovation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1590.php)

topic 25.03.2013

Two new 'Marie Curie' calls foster researcher mobility between the EU and third countries

The European Commission has just published two new calls under the 'Marie Curie' scheme: the 'Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)' and the 'Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development (IOF)'. The deadline for both calls is 14 August 2013.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1575.php)

topic 15.03.2013

First issue of newsletter on EU-Ukraine science cooperation published

The BILAT-UKR*AINA project has published the first isse of its newsletter on EU-Ukraine Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation. It is compiled by NIP Ukraine with the support of the BILAT UKR*AINA project partners. Subscriptions are available.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1570.php)

topic 13.03.2013

New EU Neighbourhood Info Centre 'Funding Handbook' – also available in Russian

A handbook on 'European Union Funding for the Neighbourhood and Russia', compiled by the EU Neighbourhood Info Centre and available in English, French, Arabic and Russian, has been released on 6 March 2013. The latest of the Info Centre’s series of handbooks contains the funding instruments, how EU Delegations deliver cooperation, the Thematic Instruments, How Funds are Allocated, Grants and Contracts, Budget Support and Cross Border Cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1568.php)

topic 11.03.2013

Overview of EU-Russia R&D and Innovation Cooperation

A foresight exercise conducted by the EU funded ERA.Net RUS Project prepared structural and thematic scenarios for R&D and innovation cooperation between EU Member States/ Associated Countries and Russia. The term structural scenario refers to institutional solutions and instruments (e.g. funding programmes) for the cooperation, whereas the term thematic scenario refers to relevant thematic priorities for the cooperation. The foresight and the resulting scenarios are meant to provide a basis for a sustainable joint funding programme between EU MS/AC and Russia. The related document was recently published.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1569.php)

topic 08.03.2013

'eTwinning Plus' virtual classroom network starts in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

Inter-cultural competence, language and networking skills are prerequisites for successful international science cooperation. And you can't start early enough. The European Commission’s 'eTwinning' network, which has encouraged 100 000 schools in 33 European countries to talk to each other via the internet, has now been extended to schools in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1567.php)

topic 05.03.2013

EU announces creation of a Science and Technology Advisory Council

The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has announced the creation of a Science and Technology Advisory Council. This informal advisory body recently held its first meeting in Brussels.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1566.php)

topic 25.02.2013

Russia kicks off plans for world-class universities

The Russian government has started implementing its ambitious plans to boost the country’s leading universities' performance in the international arena. According to Igor Fedyukin, the deputy minister of education, this year 15 universities will receive special state grants and at the initial stage the subsidies will be worth RUB9 billion (US$270 million).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1562.php)

topic 21.02.2013

German-Russian cooperation aims to improve the production of high-performance optics

Optics made of silicon carbide will soon take over the tasks of mirrors made of metal and glass ceramic in lasers used for material processing, semiconductor or measurement technology and in space satellites. However, the processing of the optical element is still very time consuming and expensive. The Russian-German research project 'Ceramics4Optics' therefore aims to develop new ceramic composites and suitable manufacturing processes that can produce faster, cheaper and better high-precision optics.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1549.php)

topic 14.02.2013

Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan set up Intergovernmental Innovation Centre

The three CIS partners Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are setting up an intergovernmental entity called 'The Eurasian Economic Community Innovation Technology Center Venture Company' (Innovation Technology Center for short), the Russian Venture Company (RVC) website reports.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1561.php)

topic 02.02.2013

Recent publications reviewing science, technology and innovation development in Belarus

Current data on STI statistics as well as high tech product catalogues have recently been bupblished in Belarus.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1557.php)

topic 25.01.2013

Access to finance in the agricultural sectors of Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan are among the world’s major wheat exporters. Their agricultural output can make a considerable contribution to domestic economic development and global food security. The RUK countries, however, will only be able to fully exploit the potential for increasing yields with adequate access to finance in the agricultural sector. An agricultural-policy expert panel at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture on 18 January 2013 provided a platform for high-profile participants from politics, academia and business to discuss funding options for various farming structures in Eastern European and Central Asian countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1548.php)

topic 18.01.2013

Belarusian participation in international science events 2013

A Plan for national exhibitions (expositions) of the Republic of Belarus abroad for 2013 was approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus №1177 of 20 December 2012. Belarusian science will be presented at 8 of 9 national expositions adopted by the Plan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1556.php)

topic 15.01.2013

Policy Mix Review Report for Kazakhstan

The present Peer Review exercise regarding the Science and Technology Policy Mix of Kazakhstan was part of the FP7 Coordination and Support Action IncoNet EECA (S&T International Cooperation Network for Eastern European and Central Asian Countries). In particular, the exercise was launched following a letter from Minister Asset Issekeshev expressing his interest to include Kazakhstan in the pilot action on Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Mix Peer Review of Research Systems to be carried out in the context of IncoNet EECA. The linked report presents a summary of the main findings, comments and recommendations of the exercise.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1528.php)

topic 14.01.2013

First Environmental Performance Review of Turkmenistan

Soil salinity, waterlogging, land degradation and biodiversity loss are the top environmental challenges for the country, according to the report by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The international review team included experts from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, Switzerland and Ukraine, together with experts from the secretariat of the UNECE. The Review concluded with a set of 67 recommendations to the country, which were approved by the UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1543.php)

topic 10.01.2013

The European Commission's new digital priorities for 2013-2014

In December the European Commission adopted seven new priorities for the digital economy and society. The digital economy is growing at seven times the rate of the rest of the economy, but this potential is currently held back by a patchy pan-European policy framework. The new priorities follow a comprehensive policy review and place new emphasis on the most transformative elements of the original 2010 Digital Agenda for Europe.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1541.php)

topic 09.01.2013

EU-EECA Cooperation 'From Dialogue to Joint Programmes' – Conference Conclusions

The EU sponsored Science and Technology cooperation with Russia, the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia is looking back on a splendid track record. In order to develop perspectives for a future cooperation, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) invited to an international conference, which took place in Bonn on 10 and 11 of October 2012. The conclusions of this event are now available.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1526.php)

topic 07.01.2013

2014 will be the EU-Russia Year of Science, Technology and Innovation

This was announed at the EU-Russia summit in Brussels on 21 December 2012. It reflects the importance of research cooperation between the EU and Russia: The Russian Federation has been by far the most important third country partner in the seventh research framework programme. The EU-Russia Year of Science will feature a series of high-level EU-Russia conferences in several areas of the next framework programme, Horizon 2020.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1538.php)

topic 03.01.2013

German Academic Exchange Service supports dental medicine cooperation with Tajikistan

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a cooperation on dental medicine between the Goethe University in Frankfurt and the State Avicenna University in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) over the next four years with EUR 185,000.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1534.php)

topic 02.01.2013

STI Cooperation in addressing Societal Challenges: Results of the 6th EU-Eastern Partnership/ Central Asia Policy Stakeholders' Conference

On 14-15 November the Policy Stakeholders' Conference "EU-SC/CA Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation in addressing Societal Challenges: priorities, modalities and synergies between policies and instruments" took place. It was the last in a series of policy dialogue events between EU MS/AC and the countries of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the South Caucasus.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1532.php)

topic 21.12.2012

Skoltech and MIT reflect on first year of collaboration

In late October, faculty and staff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology joined leaders from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and partnering institutions in Moscow, Russia, to reflect on one year of collaborative activities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1542.php)

topic 18.12.2012

Second Environmental Performance Review of Tajikistan

Access to clean water and improved sanitation and waste management remain some of the most pressing environmental challenges for Tajikistan according to the second Environmental Performance Review of Tajikistan published today. The Review, performed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), takes stock of progress made by the country in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 2004.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1545.php)

topic 14.12.2012

Thermal power plant in Azerbaijan first in the world to earn carbon credits through energy efficiency modernisation

A thermal power plant in Azerbaijan, AzDRES, will become the first in the world to be able to sell carbon credits earned thanks to an energy efficiency modernisation project. The project was financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)in 2006: A US$ 207 million loan allowed the plant to rehabilitate old and inefficient turbines and boilers, modernise command and control systems, repair chimneys and water cooling systems and make a number of other improvements.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1544.php)

topic 03.12.2012

Knowledge Transfer: The New Core Responsibility of Higher Education Institutions - Practice and Perspectives in Russia and Germany

The German-Russian academic year 2012/2013 offered an outstanding opportunity to discuss German-Russian academic collaboration. 120 participants from Germany and Russia met in April 2012 for a symposium on knowledge transfer. The contributions in this new publication shed a light on the aspects of knowledge transfer discussed at the conference. They cover the economic relevance of the Higher Education Institutions for the regional innovation process as well as the strategic role of knowledge transfer back from economy and society to the universities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1527.php)

topic 26.11.2012

EC reports: 'Strategy for International STI Cooperation' and 'Economic Development in ENP Countries'

A comprehensive report of the expert group, which was established to support the further development of an EU international STI cooperation strategy has just been published. It is titled 'International Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation: Strategies for a Changing World'. Also of interest for incrEAST readers could be a new compact leaflet on current ecnomic developments in the ENP region, including the Eastern Parntership countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1524.php)

topic 19.11.2012

Innovation Policy in Kazakhstan

On initiative by industry minister Asset O. Issekeshev, Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev met with the European Commisssion's DG for Research & Innovation to discuss innovation policy and research cooperation. The President showed great interest in a project presented on this occasion, which may lead to establishing a new industry in Kazakhstan for growing natural latex, based on a Kazhak plant (called 'Russian Dandelion').
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1519.php)

topic 15.11.2012

Armenian research organisations join 'Web of Knowledge'

On October 4, the Armenian State Committee of Science and Thomson Reuters Inc. signed a three-year Agreement on Cooperation, which aims to provide Armenian scientific organisations with free access to the 'Web of Knowledge' resources.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1518.php)

topic 09.11.2012

New EU International Strategy for Research and Innovation

The European Commission adopted a new strategy for developing international cooperation in research and innovation on 14 September 2012. It has a particular focus on global challenges such as climate change, food security and fighting diseases. The new strategy will be mainly implemented through Horizon 2020, the new funding program for research and innovation starting in 2014.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1509.php)

topic 06.11.2012 | Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Workshop "Science Evaluation as prerequisite for promoting Excellence in Research"

The Academy of Sciences of Moldova, under the aegis of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) Platform 4 “Contacts between People” and in partnership with European Commission Directorate General for Research and Innovation, organized the regional workshop focusing on “Science evaluation as a prerequisite for promoting excellence in research” which was held in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova on November 6, 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1517.php)

topic 05.11.2012

Germany presents national campaign for Russia at the 'Open Innovations Expo' in Moscow

With the help of the “National campaign for Russia” funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany will use the next two years as an opportunity to present itself to Russia as a location of research and innovation. In a first stage, the four selected campaign networks will feature at the premiere of the “Open Innovations Expo” in Moscow to demonstrate what Germany has to offer in terms of innovation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1515.php)

topic 02.11.2012

New Popular Science Supplement 'Most' (Bridge) to be published in Armenia

With the support of the State Committee of Science of the RA Ministry of Education and Science (RA MES SCS), the Institute for Ecological Noosphere Studies of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and ,,Golos Armenii” have initiated the publication of a new popular science supplement Most (Bridge). The aim of the supplement is to introduce the recent achievements of science, technology and medicine in Armenia and overseas.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1522.php)

topic 29.10.2012 - 01.11.2012 | Punta del Este, Uruguay

Central Asia and the Caucasus represented at Global Agricultural Research Conference 2012

The Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD) was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, 29 October to 1 November 2012. The event focused on ways to implement the objectives identified in the GCARD Roadmap, which was endorsed at the first GCARD two years ago. Specifically, attention was given to foresight and partnerships for innovation and impact on smallholder livelihoods.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1523.php)

topic 29.10.2012

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev discusses STI cooperation with Europe in Vienna

Last week the Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaryev visited Europe. During his official visit to Vienna, the president met with experts from the European Union to discuss the results of the S&T Policy Mix Peer Review for Kazakhstan, which the country had commissioned earlier this year and which was conducted in the frame of the recently completed IncoNet EECA project. Both sides expressed their interest in intensifying EU-Kazakh cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1504.php)

topic 27.10.2012

CIS member states publish Declaration on Ethical Principles of Scientific Activities

The Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS member states has approved a Declaration on Ethical Principles of Scientific Activities. The Declaration establishes a standard of ethically justified research activity as a foundation for its own arranging, as well as for public policy focused on its support.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1505.php)

topic 26.10.2012

Kazakhstan to produce Belarusian atomic microscopes

There are plans to set up a joint production of Belarusian atomic force microscopes in Kazakhstan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences Sergei Chizhik told media on 25 October.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1506.php)

topic 24.10.2012

Foresight Report "Global Europe 2050"

The global Europe 2050 foresight report presents and quantifies three scenarios that identify the main pathways Europe could follow in the coming decades: the nobody cares scenario where Europe is in a "muddling through" process; the EU under threat where Europe is faced by an economic decline and protectionist reactions; the European renaissance where the EU continues to enlarge and become stronger with more efficient innovation systems.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1508.php)

topic 18.10.2012

European Research Council presents funding opportunities in Russia

On 17-22 September, the European Research Council (ERC) visited Russia as part of its "ERC Goes Global" campaign. These meetings aimed at informing top Russian researchers about ERC funding opportunities, and at fostering relations with Russian organisations.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1514.php)

topic 15.10.2012 - 17.10.2012 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Advanced training for Central Asian NCPs

The National Contact Point of the Kyrgyz Republic held an Advanced Training to ennhance the capabilities of FP7 Contact Points in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the conference room of the National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic on 15-17 October 2012, within the frame of the project "International S&T Cooperation Network with the countries of Central Asia and South Caucasus" (IncoNet CA/SC).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1501.php)

topic 12.10.2012 | Chisinau, Moldova

Workshop on fighting brain-drain and re-connecting the scientific diaspora with research and development in Moldova

The Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) in cooperation with the Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL – Switzerland) and International Organization for Migration, mission to Moldova, organized on October 12, 2012 in Chisinau the regional workshop: 'The highly-qualified mobility and the development of Moldova’s research and innovation sector: the necessity of a strategic vision'.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1520.php)

topic 12.10.2012

Recommendations of the regional workshop on Science Academies in Central and Eastern Europe and their Role in Knowledge-based Society published

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and the IAP, the global network of science academies, jointly organized a regional Workshop on Science Academies in Central and Eastern Europe and their role in knowledge-based Society. It was supported by the Central European Initiative.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1507.php)

topic 10.10.2012 - 11.10.2012 | Bonn, Germany

Conference on future coordination of EU cooperation with Eastern Europe and Central Asia

The EU sponsored Science and Technology cooperation with Russia, the countries of the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood, South Caucasus and Central Asia is looking back on a splendid track record. In order to develop perspectives for a future cooperation that is coordinated in a more multilateral way, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) invited to an international conference, which took place in Bonn on 10 and 11 of October 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1499.php)

topic 05.10.2012

BILAT UKR*AINA project offers support to identify call partners in Ukraine

The new BILAT-UKR*AINA project can help you to find partners for the currently open EU call "Reinforcing cooperation with European Neighbourhood Policy countries on bridging the gap between research and innovation (R2I-ENP)". Deadline for proposal submission is 18 December 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1510.php)

topic 01.10.2012

Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe

The European Commission endorsed a communication on ”Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Computing in Europe” intended to create a friendlier and more active environment for 24/7 access to computing power and content.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1498.php)

topic 28.09.2012

Central Asian civil society networks agree to cooperate on water issues in the framework of the UNECE Water Convention

Thirty-five representatives of civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Switzerland and Germany created the network of Central Asian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on “Climate. Water. Energy. Health”, during the Central Asian Water Meeting held on 12 September in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1495.php)

topic 21.09.2012 | Brussels, Belgium

Moldovan Science and Innovation Day in Brussels: 'Moldova towards the European Research Area'

Integration into the European Research Area is one of the main priorities of the Moldovan Research and Development (R&D) System. The most important accomplishment in this regard, represents the association of the Republic of Moldova to the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, from January 1, 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1521.php)

topic 18.09.2012

Russia's STI chances and challenges according to OECD Science and Innovation Report 2012

Business spending on research and development has been hit hard by the economic crisis, with nearly all OECD countries seeing a fall in investment which could impact innovation and long-term growth, according to OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2012. The Russian science and innovation profile demonstrates areas of strong performance, but also areas for future development, says the report.
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topic 03.09.2012

EU Delegation to Russia launches regional outreach campaign on research cooperation

The Delegation of the European Union to Russia in cooperation with Russian universities organises information seminars in Arkhangelsk, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad and Perm to raise awareness among Russian scientists of funding opportunities under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. Over the years, Russia continues to be the most successful international cooperation partner country of the Framework Programmes.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1488.php)

topic 17.08.2012

'A critical reflection on the White Paper from an S&T policy perspective' published in the Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The linked article, published on 8 August 2012, reflects the main findings of the ‘White Paper on opportunities and challenges in view of enhancing the EU cooperation with Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus in Science, Research and Innovation’ (dowload available from 'newsletters and print' section of this portal), which was released in April 2012, from a science and technology (S&T) internationalisation policy perspective. The 'Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship' is dedicated to exchanging the latest academic research and practical findings on all aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1474.php)

topic 16.08.2012

ELECTRA - enhancing mobility between the EU and South Caucasus

Strengthen research and teaching at universities in the Caucasus region in the areas of renewable energy and sustainable development – this is the aim of the ELECTRA project. It is funded with nearly four million euros through Erasmus Mundus, the excellence program of the European Union.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1472.php)

topic 15.08.2012

New postgraduate education system for Uzbekistan

The degree "Candidate of Science" will be abolished in Uzbekistan. On 24 July 2012 the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, signed the decree "On the further improvement of the system of training and certification of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1478.php)

topic 14.08.2012

New data books on Russian S&T indicators published

ISSEK - the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge has presented several new publications, which offer valuable key data on the Russian science, technology and innovation landscape. The most recent titles are 'Information Society Outlook', 'Indicators of Innovation' and 'Science and Technology Indicators'.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1470.php)

topic 11.08.2012

STI Policy Mix Peer Review in Kazakhstan 2012

Like many EECA countries Kazakhstan is going through a period of reforming its research system. New strategies and new laws in the area of scientific and technological development were developed and implemented. During the Policy Stakeholders Conference in Astana, 26-27 May 2011, the Government of Kazakhstan has expressed its interest in conducting an analysis of scientific, technological and innovative development of Kazakhstan by European experts and sent the request to the European Commission.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1481.php)

topic 10.08.2012

Benchmarking Exercise of RTDI in the field of nano-science and nanotechnologies in Kazakhstan, 2012

Innovation covers not only technical or technological development, but any improvements in all areas of scientific and industrial activity. Continuous equipment upgrading and technology innovation processes create appropriate conditions for the production of competitive products. That is why WP9-Pilot Evaluation Exercises the Benchmarking of RTDI in the field of nano-science and nanotechnologies were carried out in Kazakhstan, Armenia, Bulgaria, and Belarus in the frame of the IncoNet EECA project. For Kazakhstan benchmarking was carried out in the Institute of Physics and Technology (IPT), 25-26 April, 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1480.php)

topic 08.08.2012

2013 Work Programmes - third country opportunities by country or region at a glance

The linked website provides anyone active in EU-third country cooperation with a brief overview of the 2013 FP7 Work Programmes and of specific opportunities by programme type, country and region. Among others it covers Russia, the Eastern Partnership Countries and Central Asia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1466.php)

topic 07.08.2012

Law on state innovation policy and innovation activities adopted in Belarus

On 10 July, 2012 the President of the Republic of Belarus signed the Law of the Republic of Belarus № 425-3, "On the state innovation policy and innovation activities in the Republic of Belarus" which creates a legal framework for the innovative development of the country.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1460.php)

topic 03.08.2012

Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research calls for proposals to support international collaboration in 2013

New calls for proposals in different thematic fields have recently been published by the Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research. Deadlines for applications are between 14 September and 30 November 2012. Please proceed to the incrEAST calls page for detailed information.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1461.php)

topic 01.08.2012

Expanding cooperation in science and technology between Uzbekistan and the USA

President and Chief Executive Officer of CRDF Global, Cathleen A. Campbell, visited Uzbekistan at the end of May this year. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss future perspectives of scientific and technological cooperation between the Committee for Coordination of Science and Technology Development and “CRDF Global”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1477.php)

topic 27.07.2012

Caucasus Research Resource Centers launch new blog in Georgian language

The Caucasus Research Resource Center Georgia has launched a new blog in Georgian. The aim of the blog is to present the findings of CRRC's research, as well as answer questions about the social research methodology that the society might have. CRRC is a network of resource, research and training centers established in 2003 in the capital cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with the goal of strengthening social science research and public policy analysis in the South Caucasus.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1453.php)

topic 25.07.2012

S&T events in Russia, CIS and beyond until 2017

Click 'more' for a comprensive, browsable database of S&T events from 2000-2017 worldwide, many of them in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Caucasus. It can be browsed by thematic field, region, country, date and keywords. You will also find a link to this list in the incrEAST calendar.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1451.php)

topic 24.07.2012

First Belarusian satellite launched

The first Belarusian space vehicle was launched into orbit from the space launch facility Baikonur, Kazakhstan at 09:41 Minsk time on 22 July. Later on, as Vladimir Yushkevich, head of the satellite flight control center informed, it has been put into its intended orbit of 500-520km.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1449.php)

topic 23.07.2012

Commission launches innovation partnership for Smart Cities and Communities

One of the greatest challenges facing the EU is how best to design and adapt cities into smart intelligent and sustainable environments. Almost three quarters of Europeans live in cities, consuming 70% of the EU's energy. Congestion costs Europe about 1% of its GDP every year; most of it is located in urban areas. Smart urban technologies can make a major contribution to tackling many urban challenges.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1446.php)

topic 20.07.2012

UNECE supports improved management of water information in Central Asia

Participants in a knowledge exchange workshop, “Strengthening Analysis for Integrated and Adaptive Water Resources Management”, held from 4 to 6 July in Almaty, adopted the principles and directions for a medium-term (three-to-five year) road map to develop water data management, as well as modelling of water flow, use and other aspects in the Aral Sea Basin.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1448.php)

topic 18.07.2012

Belarus: UNECE assessment of public-private-partnerships and seminars on financing innovation

On 9-13 July 2012 three international events were held in Minsk by the UN Economic Commission for Europe organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus. Rumen Dobrinsky, Head of the UNECE Economic Cooperation and Integration Division who chaired the UNECE delegation in Minsk said, all together they had formed a non-official UNECE week in Belarus.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1450.php)

topic 11.07.2012 - 12.07.2012 | St. Petersburg, Russia

Science and Technology Cooperation between Russia and the EU: "Convergence of Innovative Strategies 2020"

The objective of the Conference was to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities of EU-Russia R&D and Innovation collaboration. The major focus was set on describing the existing European innovation policy instruments, sharing the experience of some most innovative EU countries. At the end of the meeting, the results from the round table discussion were entrusted to the organizing committee to bring them to the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Science.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1487.php)

topic 09.07.2012 - 13.07.2012 | Astana, Kazakhstan

Workshop: Introduction to research methods in the era of the internet

The first Central Asian workshop «Introduction to research methods in the era of the internet» took place in Astana from 9-13 July 2012. The workshop resulted from a joint effort of the WHO Collaborating Center,theDepartment of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, and the Center for Life Sciences, Nazarbaev University.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1452.php)

topic 10.07.2012

Last round of FP7 calls started - info on 2013 work programme out now

The European Commission has just published comprehensive info on the 2013 work programme and the last round of calls under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development. About 8,1 bln EUR will be made available.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1443.php)

topic 09.07.2012

National Policy Dialogues on Water: Taking stock of 10 years of progress in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

Ten years since the launching of the European Union Water Initiative (EUWI), some 50 representatives of the countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as European Union (EU) member States and international organizations, are gathering in Geneva to discuss progress in implementation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1447.php)

topic 07.07.2012

ACCESSRU closes 33 months of EU-Russia science and technology cooperation

ACCESSRU was a joint EU-Russian program aimed at supporting science and technology cooperation by promoting access to Russian and EU resources for scientific studies. Nearing the conclusion of the program’s 33-month run, an article published in the online forum 'Modern Russia' reviews the program’s highlights.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1490.php)

topic 06.07.2012 | Moscow, Russia

Annual meeting of the Joint Russia-EU Science and Technology Committee

On 6 July 2012 a regular meeting of the Joint Russia-EU Science and Technology Committee was held in Moscow.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1471.php)

topic 06.07.2012

Virtual science libraries to be launched in Central Asia

An initiative to provide communities in the Middle East and North Africa with online access to scientific publications is expanding into Central Asia in October. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are now scheduled to launch the Virtual Science Library (VSL) programme run by CRDF Global, a US-based not-for-profit organisation. Funding for the Central Asia programme is provided by the US Department of Energy's Global Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1441.php)

topic 04.07.2012

News global initiative on dryland systems research launched in Tashkent

Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC) is among five Regions worldwide where a global CGIAR Research Program “Integrated and Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods in Dry Areas” (CRP1.1 “Dryland Systems”) will be implemented. Participants of a three-day Regional Inception Workshop held on 12-14 June 2012 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, endorsed an ambitious research framework that will tackle the challenges of sustainable agricultural development under the harsh environmental conditions characterized by drought, high soil salinity and extreme climatic conditions.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1440.php)

topic 27.06.2012

Conclusions of the Stakeholders' Conference in Kiev 2012

This document presents conclusions drawn at the 5th Policy Stakeholders' Conference in Kiev, 25 - 26 April 2012, bringing together policy makers and S&T stakeholders from the EU and Eastern Europe/Central Asia to exchange their exepriences. The confrence was organised by the IncoNet EECA project and titled 'EECA cooperation in the innovation sector: Bi-regional responses to major societal and economic challenges'.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1437.php)

topic 21.06.2012

Russian Science and Education are uncompetitive - says Minister

Over the past twenty years, Russian scientific and educational institutions have lost all competitiveness, and they need sweeping reforms, Russian Education Minister Dmitry Livanov said at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1431.php)

topic 11.06.2012 - 12.06.2012 | Bucharest, Romania

EU-EECA Workshop on Global Challenges: Climate Change, Health, Energy

IncoNet EECA organised a 'Workshop on Opportunities for joint EU-EECA policy approaches addressing global challenges at the example of climate change, health, energy: identification of policy objectives and instruments' from 11-12 June 2012 in Bucharest at the International Conference Center of National School of Political Studies and Public Administration.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1430.php)

topic 11.06.2012

Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the QS World University Rankings

The performance of Eastern European and Central Asian universities in the 2011 edition of the QS World University Rankings^® is a mixture of stability and change. While the big hitters were all present, many slid down the table. However this is offset somewhat by the ascent of a number of younger institutions, some of which were making their very first appearance in the report.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1429.php)

topic 29.05.2012

New Document: 'Analytical paper on the use of Lifelong Learning Programmes to Science and Technology cooperation'

IncoNet EECA project has recently published an “Analytical paper on the use of Lifelong Learning Programmes to Science and Technology cooperation”. The document addresses the participation of the EECA countries in the Life Long Learning programme (LLP), Erasmus Mundus and Tempus with regards to academic institution building, human potential development, research and joint training activities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1416.php)

topic 22.05.2012

TAIEX Expert Mission - Developing a strategy to integrate the Republic of Moldova into the European Research Area

The Academy of Sciences of Moldova hosted an Expert Mission on developing the strategy of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for the integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European Research Area.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1403.php)

topic 21.05.2012

Policy Mix Peer Review Exercise in Moldova

During 2-5 of April, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova hosted the mission of a group of international experts involved in an evaluation exercise of the research, development and innovation (RDI) system in the Republic of Moldova.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1402.php)

topic 21.05.2012

Workshop on FP7 in Chisinau presented by experts from TUBITAK, Turkey

In the period of 17-18 May 2012, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova hosted a workshop on FP7 aspects presented by the experts from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1401.php)

topic 17.05.2012

Academician V.A. Koptyug Prize for 2011 awarded

By the decision of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB), Academician V.A.Koptyug’s Prize for 2011 has been awarded to a Belarusian-Russian research team for the series of research works on "Developing the scientific basis for creating the composite and nanostructured materials for advanced hydrogen energy systems, and also investigation of devices based on them".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1410.php)

topic 11.05.2012

Financial Support of Three Russian Scientific Mega-projects to be increased

The financial support of three Russian scientific mega-projects will be increased. Among these are a high-flux research nuclear reactor (PIK), a Tokamak fusion reactor called IGNITOR, and NICA, a Nuclotron based Ion Collider Facility.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1411.php)

topic 08.05.2012

List of exhibitions, scientific conferences and seminars in the Republic of Belarus for 2012

Almost 700 scientific conferences, seminars, workshops and exhibitions have been scheduled for 2012 in Belarus. They are presented in the bi-lingual “List of exhibitions, scientific conferences and seminars in the Republic of Belarus for 2012” collected by Belarusian Institute of System Analysis and Information Support of Scientific and Technical Sphere.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1409.php)

topic 04.05.2012

Portable X-ray for chemistry analysis to be developed by Russian-Armenian joint scientific educational laboratory 'X-Ray Optics'

On the initiative of Mr. Alpik Mkrtchyan, Academician of National Academy of Sciences of RA, research supervisor at the Institute of Applied Problems of Physics of NAS RA, on February 10, 2012 the joint Russian-Armenian scientific educational laboratory “X-Ray Optics” was opened at the Tomsk National Research Polytechnic University.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1407.php)

topic 02.05.2012

Innovation Performance Review of Kazakhstan

The Innovation Performance Review of Kazakhstan continues the series of national assessments of innovation policies initiated by the pilot Innovation Performance Review of Belarus. These policy advisory exercises draw on the experience accumulated by the UNECE in the identification of good practices and policy lessons in the area of knowledge-based development, with particular reference to the problems of countries with economies in transition.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1489.php)

topic 27.04.2012

Number of universities in Kyrgyzstan could be reduced to improve quality

Kyrgyz Higher Education Institutions that are not ready to enter a new two-tier education system could be downgraded to colleges, says a spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Kerez Zhukeeva. Kyrgyzstan is preparing to enter the Bologna system of educating students in autumn this year.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1454.php)

topic 19.04.2012

Russian Foundation for Humanities and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research will receive additional RUB 2.5 billion

During the meeting on budgetary planning for 2013-2015 the Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that Russian Government would allocate an additional RUB 2.5 billion to the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) and the Russian Foundation for Humanities (RFH).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1413.php)

topic 18.04.2012

Day of German Science held in Tashkent

Tashkent recently hosted the Day of German Science in Uzbekistan. The event was organized by Coordinating Committee for Science and Technology Development under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, German Embassy in Uzbekistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1404.php)

topic 16.04.2012

New document: Good practice instruments and barriers for successful EU-Russia S&T cooperation

This document, which was compiled by the BILAT-RUS project, provides an overview of bilateral funding programmes for research, development and innovation (RDI) between selected EU Member States, countries associated to FP7 and Russia. The report is structured in an overview of cooperation and funding programmes per country, including statistics. In an annex, bilateral cooperation programmes are presented in table form, which will be a complementary input for an online RDI programme database prepared in the framework of the ERA.Net RUS project.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1378.php)

topic 14.04.2012

A New Period of Russian-German Cooperation

In early April 2012 the new scientific research initiative “Russia and Germany: Partnership of Ideas” was launched by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to extend Russian-German cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1412.php)

topic 12.04.2012

Final version: White Paper on Opportunities and Challenges in View of Enhancing the EU Cooperation with Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Caucasus in Science, Research, and Innovation

The final version of the 'White Paper' is now available online (PDF download) and in print.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1270.php)

topic 11.04.2012

International innovation forum wraps up in Moscow and Dubna

Finding ways of better cooperation between the state, investors and scientists topped the agenda of the international forum 'Innovations.CIS. Future' that wrapped up in Moscow and the Moscow Region town of Dubna last week.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1373.php)

topic 09.04.2012

XFEL Project Needs Extra EUR150 Million with Russia’s Contribution of EUR 60 Million

On 4 April 2012 the Director of the Department for International Integration of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, Igor Protsenko, declared that the XFEL project devoted to X-ray laser-based on free electrons investigations would require extra financial provisions, which account for EUR 150 million with the contribution of the Russian Federation of EUR 59.2 million.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1415.php)

topic 06.04.2012

Roscosmos and ESA agree on joint Mars research

Russia’s space agency Roscosmos said on Friday it agreed Russia’s participation in a Mars research project with the European Space Agency (ESA), a spokeswoman for the Roscosmos chief said.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1377.php)

topic 31.03.2012

From FP7 to Horizon 2020: Opportunities for EU-Russia Scientific Cooperation

This document outlines the opportunities for EU-Russia S&T cooperation under the current 7th Framework Programme and gives an outlook on Horizon 2020, the successor programme to FP7. The document was compiled by Anna Bezlepkina of the EU Delegation to the Russian Federation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1468.php)

topic 28.03.2012

Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and European University Institute in Florence (Italy) sign agreement on 22nd March

The agreement focuses on opportunity for education of Russian students on doctoral programmes provided by European University Institute (EUI) in political and social sciences as well as in justice, economics and history.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1414.php)

topic 26.03.2012

New Country Reports for Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkemistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan

We have updated our Country Reports for Armenia, Belarus and Russia (both English and Russian versions), Kyrgyzstan, Turmenistan, and Ukraine (all English versions) and for Uzbekistan (Russian version). The reports are available online and for download in PDF format. They offer an overview of the science and technology infrastructure, main research policies and international cooperation experience in EECA countries. Further incrEAST Country Reports will be updated soon.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1363.php)

topic 25.04.2012 - 26.04.2012 | Kiev, Ukraine

5th Policy Stakeholders' Conference: 'EU-EECA cooperation in the innovation sector: Bi-regional responses to major societal and economic challenges'

This event is the 5th in a series of Policy Stakeholders' Conferences that have been successfully organised in Athens, in Moscow, in Astana and in Warsaw to review the state of cooperation and to provide a forum for exchange of good practices in the innovation domain as well. In the specific context of bi-regional S&T cooperation partnerships for addressing global societal and economic challenges, the role of innovation has, until recently, received relatively little attention. The upcoming meeting aims to change this.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1358.php)

topic 24.02.2012

International Institute of Solar Energy is opening in Tashkent

On February 16 the the first Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Uzbekistan, Rustam Azimov, and the president of the Asian Bank for Development, Harukiko Kuroda, signed a Memorandum on the creationof a new Research Centre for Solar Energy, which will allow Uzbekistan to become a hub of international knowledge and an expert in solar technplogies in the future.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1350.php)

topic 23.02.2012

Where will Belarusian science be presented in 2012?

On 30 December 2011, the Government of Belarus approved a plan of national exhibitions (expositions) abroad for 2012. According to this plan, Belarus joint science and technology expositions will be presented in March at the Indonesian International Exhibition ”Heavy Duty Vehicle and Equipment“, Jakarta, in April – within the national exposition of Belarus in Hanoi, at International Exhibition ”Vietnam EXPO 2012“, and in Germany, at Hanover Industrial Fair, in June – among others.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1345.php)

topic 21.02.2012

Conferences and Exhibitions in Turkemenistan 2012

A compilation of conferences and exhibitions, which will take place in Turkmenistan in 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1340.php)

topic 15.02.2012

Kazakhstan and Germany deepen cooperation in energy efficiency and renewable energies

Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Dr. Philipp Rösler, and Kazakhstan's Minister of Industry and Trade, Aset Issekeshev, signed a joint declaration on intensifying the cooperation in energy efficiency and renewable energies on 8 February 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1338.php)

topic 14.02.2012

Uzbek Cabinet of Ministers adopts arrangements on the optimization of the structure of the Academy of Sciences

With the aim of increasing the effectiveness of the activity of scientific organizations in compliance with modern requirements, the development of scientific potential of Higher Educational Institutes of the country and enhancement of science and production integration in accordance with the Governmental Decree, some scientific organizations of the Academy of Sciences will be liquidated and some of them will be reorganized.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1349.php)

topic 12.02.2012

State budget support for international cooperation in science and technology in 2012 approved in Belarus

On 30 December 2011 the Law № 331-З “On the republican budget for 2012” was approved. According to this document, the expenditures and revenues will be equal and are fixed at the level of 92 772 bln. rubles.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1344.php)

topic 09.02.2012

Scientific Community of the Republic of Moldova joins the European Research Area

On 1 January, the Republic of Moldova became the first country in the Eastern Partnership and the second in the European Neighborhood Policy associated to the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). On this occasion, on January 27, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova organised an official launching event to mark Moldova’s association to FP7, a status that will offer new opportinities to cooperate and compete as an equal partner in all calls announced within FP7, to become a part of the European network of scientists and to benefit from Europe's scientific potential in solving national problems.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1337.php)

topic 04.02.2012

National Center of Genome Biotechnology is opened in Belarus

The Center for genetic labeling and certification of plants, animals, microorganisms and humans (National Center of Genome Biotechnology) was opened in the Institute of Genetics and Cytology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 27 December 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1343.php)

topic 31.01.2012

Putin calls for adopting ten year research programs

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has demanded 10 year research programs from scientific institutions and pledged to increase multifold the financing of research funds by 2018.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1336.php)

topic 27.01.2012

Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan – will investments push agricultural development?

The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) organised a podium discussion titled: 'Agricultural Investments in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan – “Land Grabbing” or Development Opportunity? ' in the frame of the 'International Green Week 2012' in Berlin, where experts from science, policy and private sector met to exchange their views at the 'Global Forum for Food and Agriculture'.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1332.php)

topic 26.01.2012

Intergovernmental agreement of cooperation in science and technology between Belarus and Italy comes into force

Belarus and Italy will develop cooperation in science and technologies. The decision was approved by Council of Ministers’ Resolution No 1764 of 29 December 2011. The document approves an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in science and technologies between the two countries signed in Trieste on 10 June 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1342.php)

topic 26.01.2012

The fight for influence in the South Caucasus - What role for the EU?

The Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF), in cooperation with the European Policy Centre and the Robert Bosch Foundation held an international seminar about the EU’s role in the South Caucasus in Brussels, Belgium on 14 December 2011. The linked report by the European Policy Centre summarises the event's results.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1324.php)

topic 25.01.2012

UCAB signs agreement with IAMO at International Green Week in Germany

In the framework of the International Green Week (Berlin, Germany), the Association «Ukrainian Agribusiness Club» (UCAB) together with the Ukrainian Embassy in Germany and the Eastern Committee on Economic Relations organised an Evening on Ukrainian Agribusiness. The reception, in which the Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Mykola Prysiazhnyuk, participated, was held on January 20, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Berlin.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1323.php)

topic 24.01.2012

New document: 'Russia - Modernisation through Innovation and Research'

Titled "Russland – Modernisierung durch Innovation und Forschung" (Russia – Modernisation through Innovation and Research) a comprehensive document, jointly compiled by the International Bureau of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research and the VDI Technology Center, provides interested parties with an overview of the current research and innovation policy trends in Russia. It highlights a wide range of aspects concerning R&D cooperation between Russia and the EU, with a focus on German-Russian relations. The documents contains articles in German and in English language, depending on their respective source.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1331.php)

topic 24.01.2012

Strategy to attract foreign direct investment adopted in Belarus

The new strategy targets promoting foreign direct investments aimed at economic restructuring and innovation development, their increased use thanks to the continuous improvement of investment climate, reforms of state-owned assets and the development of public-private partnerships in Belarus. Priority is given to foreign direct investment into hi-tech sectors of the economy, as well as the creation and development of technological clusters.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1346.php)

topic 19.01.2012

Conclusions of the Stakeholders' Conference in Warsaw 2011

This document presents conclusions drawn at the 4th Policy Stakeholders' Conference in Warsaw, 15-16 November 2011, bringing together policy makers and S&T stakeholders from the EU and Eastern Europe/Central Asia to exchange their exepriences. The confrence was organised by the IncoNet EECA project and titled 'EU-EECA Cooperation in Research and Innovation: The way towards 2020'.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1322.php)

topic 19.01.2012

BP, Skolkovo Foundation, Boreskov Institute and Imperial College London to work together on Energy Efficiency Research Programme

BP Russia and the Skolkovo Foundation announced an agreement to set up a major research collaboration with Russia’s Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (Novosibirsk) and Imperial College London. The parties will now work together to define a three to five year GBP 9.3 million energy efficiency research programme which will be co-funded by BP Russia and the Skolkovo Foundation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1317.php)

topic 09.01.2012

Boosting Social Sciences in Central Asia to help enhance Stability and Development

Boosting the research capacity of central Asian countries in the area of social sciences and humanities can contribute to regional stability and even attract tourism to the region. An EU-funded project worked towards to setting the base for achieving such goals.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1314.php)

topic 05.01.2012

Researcher from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus awarded George Grover Gold Medal

Prof. Leonard L. Vasilyev, Head of the Laboratory of Porous Media, Institute for Heat and Mass Transfer named after A.V. Lykov, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, doctor of technical sciences and the founder of heat pipes scientific school in Belarus has been awarded George Grover Gold Medal.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1347.php)

topic 03.01.2012

The State Committee for Science and Technology announced the results of joint Belarusian-Latvian call for research projects

The State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus has announced the results of the call for research projects conducted jointly with the Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia. With its order of 30 December, 2011 № 488, the SCST approved 4 research projects to be supported in 2012-2013. 8 research centers and universities (4 from each side) are involved in their implementation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1348.php)

topic | Deadline: 16 January 2012

Call for Scientific Evaluators for Benchmarking Nano-Science/Nano-Technology Research Organisations

This is a call for Scientific Evaluators from the field of nano-technologies and/or nano-sciences with profound research management and research strategy analysis capabilities to run a benchmarking exercise of research organisations working in the fields of nano-technology and/or nano-sciences in EU, Eastern European and Central Asian Countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1313.php)

topic 12.12.2011

Moldova: 3rd edition of Energy and Environment Catalogue published

The 3rd edition of the catalogue of Moldovan researchers, research centres, non-governmental organizations, and companies active in the fields of Environment and Energy research has been issued. It contains current and detailed information on contact persons, expertise or project ideas, experience of participation in international and national projects etc. It is a useful tool for finding appropriate partners for activities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1308.php)

topic 10.12.2011

The EU's role in the South Caucasus – a report by the European Policy Centre

The linked report summarises the views of Philippe Lefort, the EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, as well as those of Bulgarian MEP Evgeni Kirilov, who drafted a European Parliament report on the South Caucasus, and of Dennis Sammut, executive director of the London Information Network on Conflicts and State-Building. The European Policy Centre (EPC) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank. Members of the EPC comprise companies, professional and business federations, trade unions, diplomatic missions, regional and local bodies, as well as NGOs.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1325.php)

topic 09.12.2011

Center for Development Research publishes guidelines ‘Follow the Innovation: Participatory Testing and Adaptation of Agricultural Innovations in Uzbekistan’

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn recently published the document ‘Follow the Innovation: Participatory Testing and Adaptation of Agricultural Innovations in Uzbekistan’. With these guidelines, ZEF wants to share its experience with a participatory research approach to the development and implementation of innovations, which was gathered within the interdisciplinary project “Economic and ecological restructuring of land and water in the region Khorezm (Uzbekistan)”. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and implemented in collaboration with local partners.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1310.php)

topic 08.12.2011

Towards Horizon 2020 - International Cooperation in the upcoming Framework Programme

Horizon 2020 is the name of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation from 2014 to 2020. Horizon 2020 builds on the success of international cooperation in previous framework programmes and is fully open to participation from third countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1354.php)

topic | Deadline: 21 December 2011

Call for a Team Leader - S&T Policy Mix Peer Review in Kazakhstan

The INCO-NET-EECA project is supporting a S&T Policy Mix Peer Review to Kazakhstan. The international peers are experts from the S&T governance sector of different EU and Eastern European countries. They should be lead by an experienced Team Leader (S&T policy analyst). If you are interested to apply for the position of the Team Leader, please carefully consider the attached Terms of Reference and submit the requested information per eMail to the indicated eMail-account until 21 December 2011 (17:00 CET; date of entry of your eMail).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1299.php)

topic 15.11.2011 - 16.11.2011 | Warsaw, Poland

4th Policy Stakeholders' Conference "EU-EECA Cooperation in Research and Innovation – The way towards 2020"

The 4th Policy Stakeholders’ Conference was held in Warsaw on 15-16 November 2011 under the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. About 90 stakeholders from 28 countries, representing ministries, research organisations, universities, the private sector and the civil society participated. Conclusions now available!
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1295.php)

topic 25.11.2011

The Republic of Moldova becomes member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

On November 25, 2011 within the "InfoInvent 2011" Exhibition which took place at the Exhibitional Centre "Moldexpo", was organized the workshop dedicated to the launching of the Enterprise Europe Network in the Republic of Moldova entitled "Enterprise Europe Network: Partnerships and Opportunities".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1307.php)

topic 24.11.2011

Moldova: Evaluation results of the second Open Call for Mobility within IncoNet CA/SC Project

The second open call for grant scheme to support participation of researchers from Moldova in FP7 events was launched in August 2011. The call was announced by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova, a partner of the consortium in the European Project IncoNet CA/SC. The deadline for submitting applications was September 15.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1293.php)

topic 23.11.2011

French and Russian innovation clusters announce partnership on the development of advanced electric vehicle and carbon neutral mobility

The Skolkovo Foundation and Fondation MoveoTec, from the French national automotive R&D Cluster Moveo, have launched a new long term partnership for the development of innovative car sharing and communication systems, smart intermodal mobility spaces and new generation electric vehicle charging stations.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1302.php)

topic 22.11.2011

Armenian-Indian Center for Excellence in ICT opened in Yerevan

The Armenian-Indian Center for Excellence in Information & Communication Technologies was opened at Yerevan State University. The official opening ceremony of the center took place on November 7, 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1290.php)

topic 18.11.2011

Russia and France to team up on ‘re-usable rockets'

Russia and France will pool their efforts to build cutting-edge reusable space rockets, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1289.php)

topic 16.11.2011

Compendium of Science & Technology Cooperation between the European Union, EU Member States and the Russian Federation 2011 published

In order to best use the many opportunities which exist for research cooperation between the EU and Russia, and to contribute to the realisation of the 4th EU -Russia Common Space on a practical level, this second edition of the Compendium of S&T Cooperation between the European Union, the EU Member States and the Russian Federation provides an overview of the support which is available for science cooperation between the EU, its 27 Member States and Russia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1278.php)

topic 16.11.2011

Law "On Ratification of the Agreement by Exchange of Notes on Renewal of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine" adopted

The agreement renews the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine of July 4, 2002 signed in Copenhagen, which confirms importance of science and technology for the economic and social development of both Parties.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1292.php)

topic 14.11.2011

Statistical Book 'Science and Innovation Activity in the Republic of Belarus, 2011'

The statistical book issued by the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus presents information on main indicators of scientific and innovation activities the Republic of Belarus in 2005-2010. The publication is intended for government agencies, researchers, teachers, post-graduates and students of higher education establishments, as well as for the other interested users.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1277.php)

topic 13.11.2011

One year since Skolkovo and Microsoft started working hand-in-hand

The Skolkovo Innovation Centre and Microsoft are marking the first anniversary of their cooperation and in view of this, they are promoting their joint work to support start ups at the innovation centre.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1284.php)

topic 11.11.2011

CIS states sign Free Trade Zone agreement

On 18 October the heads of government of the CIS member states signed a new agreement on a Free Trade Zone. The document is meant to enhance the economic integration and cooperation of the CIS member states, boost the trade and ramp up efforts to establish a common economic space in the CIS. It replaces about a hundred multi- and bi-lateral agreements dating back to the 1990s, when a previous atempt on a common agreement failed as it was never fully ratified.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1273.php)

topic 10.11.2011

New Belarusian-Lithuanian cooperation project started

An international project to promote cooperation between Lithuania and Belarus in innovations has been launched in the Belarusian city of Grodno, near the western border of the country. The first seminar was held at Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1275.php)

topic 08.11.2011

Russian, German, French and Dutch leaders launch Nord Stream gas pipeline

On November 8, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and German Chancellor Angela Merkel launched the Nord Stream gas pipeline, starting delivery of Russian natural gas to Germany bypassing existing transit countries. The ceremony to open the symbolic white tap of the gas pipeline in the town of Lubmin in northern Germany was also attended by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and French Prime Minister Francois Fillon.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1280.php)

topic 07.11.2011

FP7 National Contact Points in Eastern Europe & Central Asia at a glance

A new poster lists National Contact Points (NCPs) in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus and Moldova, including contact persons and e-mail addresses. It was compiled by the Central Information Office of the IncoNet EECA Project, from where you can also order free print copies.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1269.php)

topic 06.11.2011

Belarus: Summary Report on Science Development 2006-2010 published

The summary report is a shortened version of the annual report to the President and Government of Belarus. It presents information about development of the science and technology in the country in 2010 and for the 2006-2010 with a focus on innovation policy priorities, outcomes of the state S&T programs and projects, as well as on introducing R&D results in the economy.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1276.php)

topic 04.11.2011

European Commission publishes new brochure on INCO-NET projects

The linked booklet, published by the European Commission in October 2011, presents the activities of all INCO-NET projects which have been selected following the evaluation of the FP7 calls for proposals published in 2006, 2009 and 2010. These projects cover - among other regions of the world - Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Apart from presenting the current projects, the brochure offers an introduction into the European Union's approach towards bi-regional policy dialogue and international S&T cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1264.php)

topic 29.10.2011

Medvedev: Foreign Scientists welcome in Russia

President Medvedev is convinced that inviting overseas scientists to Russia where they could share their knowledge and experience with their Russian colleagues is a good idea.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1263.php)

topic 28.10.2011

Conclusions of the Policy Stakeholders' Conference in Astana 2011 now available

After the successful Policy Stakeholders' Conferences in Athens and Moscow, the third event of this kind brought together high ranking experts and S&T policy makers in Astana in May 2011 upon invitation of the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. This year's focus was on evaluation approaches in S&T policy making. The conclusions are now available. The next event of the series will be held in Warsaw from 15-16 November 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1261.php)

topic 25.10.2011 - 26.10.2011 | Moscow, Russia

Conference on "International Cooperation in Education and Science" held in Moscow

The National Research University "Higher School of Economics" held a two-days International Conference on "International Cooperation in Education and Science", with a workshop on "Russia-EU Cooperation in Academic Mobility" and a round table discussion on "Academic Mobility in Russian Universities". Presentations are now available.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1262.php)

topic 27.10.2011

Modovan research groups looking for EU partners to participate in FP7 projects

The Republic of Moldova will become officially associated to the Seventh Framework Programme on 1st January 2012. A new publication features research groups from Moldova looking for EU partners to jointly take part in FP7 projects. The brochure provides information about S&T performers sorted by FP7 hematic priorities. The Catalogue of Research Groups from Moldova has been published in the framework of a project titled “Establishment of an infrastructure which encourages the efficient participation of the scientific community from Moldova in the Seventh Framework Programme” and is now available for download in PDF format.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1260.php)

topic 18.10.2011

How to participate in FP7 calls – new hands-on guide in Russian

4 useful presentations on Central Asian opportunities within the 2012 FP7 calls, as well as on proposal writing, legal and financial issues and evaluation procedures are now available in Russian lanuage.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1254.php)

topic 11.10.2011 - 13.10.2011 | Hanover, Germany

Presenting EECA biotechnology potential at BIOTECHNICA 2011

8 experts from Eastern Europe and Central Asia presented the chances and challenges for bi-regional biotechnology cooperation at BIOTECHNICA, Europe´s leading annual event for biotechnology and the life sciences. In addition to their presentations at the Innovation Forum, the experts were available for in depth talks at the information stand of the IncoNet EECA project. Presentations are now available for download.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1252.php)

topic 05.10.2011

German-Ukrainian Innovation Partnership in Sustainable Environmental Technologies

A new German-Ukrainian project is meant to initiate research and development cooperation in sustainable environmental technologies. The main activities will be the establishment of a network in research and development of sustainable environmental technologies and training activities for young scientists and for staff of science parks, technology transfer centers and SMEs.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1237.php)

topic 04.10.2011

ENPI Info Centre publishes Eastern Partnership Info Pack

The Eastern Partnership Summit opened in Warsaw on 29th September. The ENPI Info Centre has prepared an Information Pack highlighting the achievements of this Partnership that completes the EU’s foreign policy towards Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine as a specific Eastern dimension of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). It is available in English and Russian language.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1247.php)

topic 03.10.2011

Registration open for the Tempus Information Days in Ukraine

Tempus InfoDays will provide an opportunity to raise awareness among higher education institutions of the possibilities offered by the European Educational Programs: Tempus, Erasmus Mundus and Jean Monnet. Registration for the InfoDays in Ukraine is now open.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1249.php)

topic 02.10.2011

Strategy of innovative development of Russia until 2020 has been adopted

In September 2011 the Presidency of the Russian Government approved the strategy of innovative development of Russia until 2020 with a total value of 15.6 trillion rubles for the next eight years.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1283.php)

topic 01.10.2011

Moldova: new status – new opportunities

The Republic of Moldova is at the final stage of preparing the procedures for the association to the Seventh Framework Programme. Starting with January 1, 2012 Moldovan researchers, NGOs, SMEs will be able to participate in FP7 under the status of an associated country.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1251.php)

topic 30.09.2011

Russian government calls for the development of mega-science projects

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin visited Dubna on July 5 to hold a session of the Government Commission on High Technologies and Innovation at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR). During the session of the Government Commission the Prime Minister emphasized the fact that mega-science projects are not only about the prestige of a nation. They help focus resources on priority areas, and to make breakthroughs first in fundamental science and then in technology.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1246.php)

topic 29.09.2011

New stage of Armenian-German scientific cooperation

On August 24, 2011 the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany signed a Memorandum of Intent on the development of cooperation in the field of Science and Technology.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1250.php)

topic 29.09.2011

Russian Governments’ Open Grant Competition winners selected

On September 21, 2011, the Grants Council of the Government of the Russian Federation revealed the names of 39 scientists - the winners of the open grant competition of the Government of the Russian Federation designed to support research projects implemented by leading scientists at Russian institutions of higher learning.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1245.php)

topic 21.09.2011

EU Education Programme awards scholarships to Tajik students

The European Union has completed the evaluation of the latest round of the Erasmus Mundus programme. This programme offers scholarships to students and scholars from around the world to study at European Universities. 87 Tajik students and scholars have been successful in evaluation process. Last year a similar number of Tajik students and scholars were selected. This demonstrates that Tajik students and institutions of Higher Education are now well familiar with the application procedures and are becoming active participants in this EU education programme.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1242.php)

topic 20.09.2011

New brochure presents successful EU - Eastern Europe/Central Asia/South Caucasus cooperation projects

A new brochure featuring our 'Projects of the Month' 2010-2011 is now available online. You can also order free print copies from the Central Information Office of the IncoNet EECA Project.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1240.php)

topic 30.08.2011

FP7 - In the Framework Beyond the Frames

In the linked interview Russian expert Dr Anna Pikalova talks about the EU's 7th Framework Programme, the role of HSE (National Research University Higher School of Economics) in the FP7 INCO projects and in particular about the development of S&T Gate RUS.EU, the web portal that was created by the BILAT-RUS project team to identify and analyse the S&T Potential of EU-Russia Cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1233.php)

topic 19.08.2011

Open discussion on draft document: "Basic Policy Directions of the Russian Federation in the Field of Science and Technology Development until 2020 and beyond"

The Presidential Council of the Russian Federation for Science, Technology and Education has opened discussion on the draft document "Basic Policy Directions of the Russian Federation in the Field of Science and Technology Development until 2020 and beyond".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1232.php)

topic 18.08.2011

Current funding opportunities with deadlines in September/October 2011

Apart from the current round of EU FP7 calls, incrEAST also features national, bilateral and other funding opportunities. Proceed to our "Calls" page to learn more about current calls from Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Uzbekistan with deadlines in September and October. For continuous funding opportuninties, please scroll down the page.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1215.php)

topic 16.08.2011

Uzbekistan: Priority Directions for the Development of Science and Technology 2012-2020

The Uzbek Committee for Coordination of Science and Technology Development approved the priority directions for the development of science and technology for 2012-2020, developed by the leading scientists and specialists of the country jointly with interested ministries and departments.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1211.php)

topic 02.08.2011

EU 2012 Work Programmes - third country opportunities by region at a glance

The 2012 FP7 work programmes were adopted by the European Commission on 19 July. The first series of calls for proposals, with a budget of over €5.3 billion was launched on 20 July. Now, what's in it for cooperation with Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus? The linked new website covers all major non-EU partner countries and/or regions and aims to provide researchers working in EU-third country cooperation with a brief overview of the content of the work programme and the current calls.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1207.php)

topic 29.07.2011

The first round of Proposal Writing Workshops organised by MOLD-ERA

The first round of Proposal Writing Workshops in the framework of FP7 MOLD-ERA project was held on June 29 – July 1 and July 4-6, 2011 in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. The purpose of the events was to prepare and assist the researchers in better understanding the rules and regulations of FP7 and in writing successful proposals.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1216.php)

topic 22.07.2011

First European Union Centre opened in Siberia

On 4 July 2011 the Tomsk State University hosted an opening ceremony of the European Union Centre in Siberia (EUCES). The project is co-funded by the European Union and the Tomsk State University. It is the third EU centre of this kind in Russia – recently similar centres have been established in Kaliningrad and Saint-Petersburg.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1198.php)

topic 20.07.2011

New FP7 calls published today - Info Meeting in Brussels on 27 July

The EU Framework Programme has published new calls for proposals, representing Europe’s biggest ever package of research and innovation investment of approx. 7 billion Euro volume.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1185.php)

topic 19.07.2011 | Hanover, Germany

German-Russian Government Consultations - science ministers agree on new common activities

The XIII. German-Russian Government Consulations took place on 19 July 2011. Government representatives of both countries came together to discuss bilateral cooperation in education and science.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1210.php)

topic 18.07.2011

Innovation Performance Review of the Republic of Belarus is now available in English and Russian

The 'Innovation Performance Review of Belarus' has initiated a new focus of activity for the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, which draws on the experience accumulated so far in the identification of good practices and policy lessons in the area of knowledge-based development.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1193.php)

topic | Deadline: 29 July 2011

Announcement of the international "Green Talents" Competition 2011

How can green growth for all be achieved? What can be done to implement sustainability strategies into society? Young scientists from all over the world who are seeking solutions to these and other pressing questions related to sustainability research are invited to participate in the prestigious "Green Talents" competition of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1184.php)

topic 15.07.2011

Agreement between Belarus and Italy on cooperation in science and technology signed

Belarus and Italy have signed an inter-governmental agreement on cooperation in science and technology. Upon the results of bi-lateral meeting in June 2011 in Trieste, Italy during the CEI ministerial meeting, the heads of the ministries of external affairs of Belarus and Italy Mr Sergey Martunov and Mr Franko Frattini finalized negotiations on this document which lasted for quite long time.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1194.php)

topic 11.07.2011

The 'Participant Portal' - new online access point for participants in the EU's Framework Programme

The European Commission's new Participant Portal becomes the single authoritative website for the publication of FP7 calls. Calls are no longer published on CORDIS. CORDIS users are being redirected to the relevant pages of the FP7 calls section on the Participant Portal and are assisted to update their bookmarks accordingly.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1186.php)

topic 08.07.2011

State Program for Development of Higher Education in Belarus for 2011-2015 approved

The State Program for Development of Higher Education in Belarus for 2011-2015 was approved by the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 1 July 2011 № 893. It foresees a complex of measures aimed to increase the quality of training in accordance with the strategy of social and economic development of the country.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1195.php)

topic 06.07.2011 - 07.07.2011 | Warsaw, Poland

Eastern Partnership Conference on the 'Eastern Dimension of Mobility'

The European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union are organising a conference on the 'Eastern Dimension of Mobility' in Warsaw on 6-7 July 2011. The event is organised as a part of the Eastern Partnership and dedicated to the issue of the mobility of students, teachers, researchers, youth, sport and cultural actors.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1178.php)

topic 15.06.2011 - 17.06.2011 | Athens, Greece

IncoNet EECA Workshop on Innovation in the wider Black Sea region - presentations now available

The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) organised a Workshop on Innovation policies and structures in the wider Black Sea region in the frame of the IncoNet EECA project.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1177.php)

topic 26.05.2011 - 27.05.2011 | Astana, Kazakhstan

3rd EU-EECA Policy Stakeholders' Conference: 'Evaluation approaches in S&T policy making' - conclusions now available

After the successful Policy Stakeholders' Conferences in Athens and Moscow, the third event of this kind brought together high ranking experts and S&T policy makers in Astana upon invitation of the Kazakh Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. This year's focus has been on evaluation approaches in S&T policy making.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1159.php)

topic 23.05.2011 - 24.05.2011 | Moscow, Russia

International Training Workshop: R&D and Innovation Statistics - presentations now available

The event took place in Moscow on May 23-24 and aimed to promote recent international experiences in R&D and Innovation Statistics – with a special emphasis on Eastern European and Central Asian Area. The Workshop brought together statisticians and S&T policy makers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1175.php)

topic 23.05.2011

International S&T Conferences in Uzbekistan 2011

The linked document lists international S&T conferences, which will take place in Uzbekistan in 2011. They cover a wide range of scientific fields including legal and economic issues, history, enviroment, materials, production technologies, agriculture and health.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1165.php)

topic 22.05.2011

Grant opportunity to launch a new project with European and Ukrainian partners

The 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development of the EU supports new multilateral scientific projects with both European and Ukrainian partners. In July 2011, a call in NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS and NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES will be launched. This is an opportunity to be funded by the EU to launch a multilateral project between European and Ukrainian researchers. Deadline to apply for the BILAT-UKR grant to travel/ meet partners for project preparation: 15 June 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1170.php)

topic 19.05.2011

Info on two mathematics and ICT conferences in Armenia 2011 now available

Two international S&T conferences will be held in Yerevan, Armenia in September 2011: The 5th International Conference “Harmonic Analysis and Approximations” will this year be dedicated to the 75th anniversary of academician Norair Arakelian. In ICT the "Eighth International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT 2011)" is looking forward to welcoming visitors from Armenia and abroad. More info is available from the incrEAST calendar.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1166.php)

topic 13.05.2011

New research program on dryland agriculture

The CGIAR Fund Council has approved provisionally CGIAR Research Program 1.1 (CRP1.1), Integrated agricultural production systems for the poor and vulnerable in dry areas. The new program, led by ICARDA, involves some 40 national and international partners, with many more expected to join during the implementation phase. This is probably the first agricultural research program of its size and scope to take a systems approach to solving rural development problems.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1160.php)

topic 26.04.2011

BILAT-RUS project publishes internet guide on Russian S&T landscapes

Two new flyers published by the BILAT-RUS project offer a brief internet guide on the science and technology lanscapes in Russia. One of them is targeted at policy stakeholders and the other at scientists.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1155.php)

topic 15.04.2011

Newsletter on EU cooperation with the wider Black Sea Region

The "Black Sea Monitor" is a quarterly newsletter published by the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS). Its April issue reports on developments in cooperation with Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Russia, and lists recent publications and events.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1154.php)

topic 13.04.2011 - 15.04.2011 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Results of IV Innovation Fair of Innovation Ideas, Technologies and Projects

The IV Republican Fair of Innovation Ideas, Technologies and Projects was held on April 13-15, 2011 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. About 500 new developments were presented by 121 scientific-research, project-constructive organisations, educational organisations, also researchers and private organizations.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1173.php)

topic 11.04.2011

Results of the Open Call for Mobility – 2011, Moldova

In February 2011 an open call for grant scheme to support participation of researchers from Moldova in FP7 events was announced by IncoNet CA/SC project.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1153.php)

topic 06.04.2011 - 08.04.2011 | Almaty, Kazakhstan

Workshop review: Improving S&T Indicators in Central Asia

Evidence policy making in science, technology and innovation is an important matter that finds its response in STI strategies developed and programmes implemented. Key-indicators for assessment of STI are widely used to set targets in national strategies but advanced knowledge about data production guidelines, processing standards for statistical data and the usability are fields widely neglected in Central Asian countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1161.php)

topic 07.04.2011

EU-Russia Common Spaces Progress Report 2010 published

The EU-Russia Common Spaces Progress Report 2010 was published yesterday. The report outlines progress made during 2010 on the implementation of the four EU-Russia Common Spaces (Trade and Economic cooperation; Freedom, Security and Justice; External Security; and Research, Education and Culture). It also looks forward to the next steps expected in 2011. A detailed section is devoted to each of the four spaces.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1151.php)

topic 29.03.2011

New European funding initiative to spur innovation

The European Research Council (ERC) today launches a new funding initiative, the “Proof of Concept”, that will contribute to stimulating innovation. Funding of up to EUR 150 000 per grant is made available to researchers already holding ERC grants to bridge the gap between their research and the earliest stage of a marketable innovation. By supporting outstanding research projects at the frontiers of knowledge, the ERC - the newest component of the 7th Research Framework Programme - already feeds into the EU’s Innovation Union. This targeted new initiative will capture the maximum value from frontier research by getting good ideas to market.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1145.php)

topic 21.03.2011

Database on scientific diaspora of Belarus

The State Committee for Sciencs and Technologies of the Republic of Belarus set up a database on Belarus scientists and qualified specialists working abroad.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1137.php)

topic 18.03.2011

First meeting of the co-operation committee between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan

The Co-operation Committee between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan held its first meeting on Wednesday, 16 March 2011. The EU was represented by Mr Gunnar Wiegand, Director of Russia, Eastern Neighbourhood, Central Asia and OSCE, European External Action Service. The Tajik delegation was led by Mr Saidrahmon Nazriev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade. The EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Ambassador Pierre Morel, also took part in the meeting.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1148.php)

topic 14.03.2011

2nd EU-Russia Innovation Forum moved forward to 25-26 May 2011

The 2nd EU-Russia Innovation Forum will be held at the Lappeenranta City Hall in Lappeenranta, Finland on 25-26 May 2011. The Forum has been moved one week forward due to high level speakers' schedules.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1132.php)

topic 11.03.2011 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Event review: Workshop on enhancing the Uzbek participation in the EU's 7th Framework Programme

The Committee for the Coordination of Scientific and Technological Development under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a workshop on "Awareness raising, Information gathering and Communication".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1172.php)

topic 11.03.2011

Kyrgyz NCP runs coprehensive web portal on FP7 in Russian language

The NCP of Kyrgyzstan runs a comprehensive web portal on FP7 related issues that might benefit researchers in Kyrgyzstan and beyond. The information is exclusively available in Russian language.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1131.php)

topic 08.03.2011

Second EU-Russia Coordinated Call in Nanotechnologies to be implemented by end of March 2011

Early in 2010 the EU-Russia Working Group on Nanotechnologies agreed on running the second EU-Russia Coordinated Call in Nanotechnologies. The EU Commission published a call within FP7 in July 2010. It was expected that a matching call will be published by the Russian Ministry for Education and Science in March 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1138.php)

topic 10.03.2011

The Belarusian Parliament approved the Government Plan of action for 2011-2015

The Belarusian Parliament approved the Government Plan of action for 2011-2015 on 23 February, 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1139.php)

topic 03.03.2011 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Event review: Republican Conference for Young Scientists, Uzbekistan

The Uzbek Academy of Sciences organised a scientific-practical conference on the problems of the development of small businesses in relation to the development of scientific and innovative technologies from the young population’s point of view, on 3 March 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1171.php)

topic 02.03.2011

Scientists from Belarus grow first synthetic red emerald

Scientists at the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus have for the first time grown a synthetic emerald of red colour, according to the Head of the Physics of High Conductivity Materials Laboratory, Vladimir Merkulov. In nature this gem is very rare, being only mined in the USA. According to experts natural emeralds will vanish sooner than - for instance - crude oil.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1119.php)

topic 25.02.2011

New medical genetics project to support Armenia's integration into the European Research Area

Integration of the South Caucasus countries into ERA is one of the priorities of EU's European Neighbourhood Policy. This is the objective of ERAWIDE initiative aimed at reinforcing the cooperation capacity of a prominent R&D centre in these countries by providing the possibilities to improve its research activities within the thematic priorities of FP7. The government of the Republic of Armenia recommended the Center of Medical Genetics and Primary Health Care (CMG) due to its high reputation, broad international contacts, participation in FP7, and the importance of the top-level research in Medical Genetics for general population.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1115.php)

topic 23.02.2011 - 24.02.2011 | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

International Conference: "The Origin of the Turkmen People and the History of World Culture"

The Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the Institute of Manuscript of Turkmenistan held an international scientific conference titled "The Origin of the Turkmen People and the History of World Culture" on 23 - 24 February 2011 in Ashgabat. The conference covered a broad scope of scientific subjects: archeology, anthropology and ethnography as a valuable source of ethnic history of Turkmens, ancient tribes of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen ethnogenesis, the origin of the Turkmen people, material and spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people in the world's cultural heritage, the interaction of cultures and civilizations in the modern era.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1116.php)

topic 23.02.2011

2011 S&T conferences and exhibitions in Turkmenistan

A list in English and in Russian language of scientific events in Turkmenistan 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1118.php)

topic 27.01.2011

Nanotechnology project launched to integrate Moldova into the European Research Area

On November 29, 2010 the European project MOLD-ERA (Preparation for Moldova's integration into the European Research Area and into the Community R&D Framework Programs on the basis of scientific excellence) was launched in Chisinau, Moldova, attended by 8 participants from 2 partner-countries. Two more partners from UK and Germany joined the meeting via Skype.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1096.php)

topic 26.01.2011 | Donetsk, Ukraine

Workshop review: "Possibilities for the Ukrainian Researchers in the EU Framework Programme"

A workshop titled "Possibilities for the Ukrainian Researchers in the EU Framework Programme" was held at Donetsk National University on 26 January 2011. The target group included scientists, researchers and educators of Donetsk region. 47 of them took part in this event.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1097.php)

topic 26.01.2011

EU funded research projects launch joint activity on partner search for Ukranian research institutions

On 23rd December 2010 the National Contact Point of the EU 7th Framework Programme (FP7) on Research and Technology Development (FP7 NIP-Ukraine) and the EU-funded project “Joint Support Office for Enhancing Ukraine’s Integration into the European Research Area” (JSOERA) launched a joint activity related to practical support to Partner Search. This activity comes in support to the request received from Ukrainian organisations willing to participate in FP7, and the EU organisations looking for potential partners in Ukraine.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1095.php)

topic 25.01.2011 | Brussels, Belgium

Conference on the future of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme

The Conference on the future of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) „Ready to grow? Shaping future EU support for business” took place in Brussels, on 25th January 2010. As a part of public consultation process, the aim of the conference was to collect opinions of the future shape and perspective of the instruments supporting SMEs and Innovation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1102.php)

topic 24.01.2011

Belarus National S&T Portal launched

The new web portal aims to support research centers, science-based companies, innovative small and medium enterprises, research teams and individual researchers in international cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1089.php)

topic 24.01.2011

Statistical Book "Science, Innovations and Technologies in the Republic of Belarus – 2009"

The linked report offers extensive data about the state of S&T and innovation activities in Belarus in 2009, reflects on the effectiveness of research and developments and addresses challenges and prospects of Belarusian science. The report was prepared on the basis of information presented by the bodies of state management, other state organizations subordinated to the Government of the Republic of Belarus, the National Academy of Sciences and other research organizations, industrial enterprises and more.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1086.php)

topic 23.01.2011

Analytical Report on Science State and Development Prospects in the Republic of Belarus based on outcomes of 2009

According to the linked report in 2009, the main efforts of the research and innovation complex of Belarus were focused on the implementation of a number of State Programmes. Switching the economy of Belarus to an innovative way of development under the conditions of globalization and the country’s continuous opening to world business relations,were considered imperative to maintain and stabilize economic growth rates in mid-term and long-term perspectives. The report contains several language versions.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1085.php)

topic 21.01.2011

3rd newsletter of the EECA-ICT cluster features EECA views on ICT 2010

The third joint Newsletter of the EECA clustering projects (ISTOKSOYUZ, SCUBE-ICT and EXTEND) is fully dedicated to the participation of ICT specialists from EECA countries and these projects at the most visible European ICT event – ICT2010. Exploiting the synergies between the three clustering projects an technical and financial support was given to 50 R&D specialists from 12 EECA countries with the strongest ICT collaboration potential. Their personal impression about this event are given in the Newsletter. The Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) ICT cluster is an initiative supported by the European Commission under in the frame of FP7.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1082.php)

topic 20.01.2011

Strengthening EU access to Russian national funding programmes

ACCESSRU is one of 11 Access4.EU projects that examine the accessibility of third country RTDI programmes for EU researchers. As the EU's Research Framework Programme is generally open to third countries, in turn, the EU's agreements on S&T cooperation with these countries require them to open their national programmes to EU researchers. ACCESSRU is intended to strengthen and increase the implementation of this reciprocal opening regarding Russia. The project has recently published its second newsletter.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1081.php)

topic 19.01.2011

Belarus: new head of Belarus Academy of Sciences and new Minister of Education appointed

On 29 December 2010 Prof. Anatoly Rusetsky was appointed a Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The previous leader of the NAS, Mikhail Myasnikovich has been appointed the Prime-Minister of Belarus. On the same day Prof. Sergey Maskevich was appointed the Minister of Education of the Republic of Belarus. He has replaced Prof. Alexander Radkov who was appointed the Deputy Head of the President’s Administration.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1091.php)

topic 18.01.2011

Upcoming project to research rehabilitation of radioactive contaminated soils

The Chernobyl accident in 1986resulted in the radioactive contamination of a considerable amount of agricultural lands in Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and some European countries. An upcoming project aims at preparing and producing a pilot lot of amendments on the basis of natural raw material and industrial waste to carry out field experiments on the rehabilitation of radioactive contaminated soils in Belarus with use of the given sorbents. The realization of this project is meant to create a scientific basis for remediation of contaminated soils and economic revival of contaminated territories.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1079.php)

topic 14.01.2011

Ukrainian ICT research competence at a glance

The EU-EECA ICT Cluster, a joint initiative of the projects ISTOK-SOYUZ, EXTEND and SCUBE-ICT, has developed promotional factsheets to present the ICT competence of various EECA countries at a glance. Follow the link for the ICT promo sheet for Ukraine.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1078.php)

topic 11.01.2011

Belarus and Lithuania will support 20 joint projects in science and technology

In 2011-2012 Belarus and Lithuania will support 20 joint S&T projects. This was decided at the 4th meeting of the bi-lateral Commission on Cooperation in Science and Technology held in Minsk in December 2010. The projects have been selected of 34 applications submitted to the call upon the results of independent scientific evaluation carried out in the both countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1090.php)

topic 10.01.2011

Ukrainian authorities planning to create common information infrastructure until 2015

According to the State Agency of Ukraine for Science, Innovation and Information, a common information and telecommunications infrastructure of central and local government agencies will be established until 2015 as part of the third stage of electronic government development.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1077.php)

topic 07.01.2011

OpenAIRE opens access to EU scientific results

EU researchers, businesses and citizens can have free and open access to EU-funded research papers thanks to OpenAIRE (Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe), which the European Commission launched on 2 December 2010, at the University of Ghent in Belgium. OpenAIRE will provide a network of open repositories providing free online access to knowledge produced by scientists receiving grants from the Seventh Framework programme (FP7) and European Research Council (ERC), especially in the fields of health, energy, environment, parts of ICT and research infrastructures, social sciences, humanities and science in society.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1100.php)

topic 04.01.2011

Azerbaijan: Interview with Abel Maharramov, Rector of Baku State University

In an interview with 'News.Az' Abel Maharramov, rector of Baku State University and an MP from the ruling New Azerbaijan Party describes current chances and challenges for one of the leading universities in the South Caucasus. He also addresses the application of the Bologna system in Azerbaijan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1076.php)

topic 17.12.2010

Kazakhstan to spend $200M in 2011 developing science sector

According to Kazakh news agency Kazinform.com the the vice-minister of education and science, Aidar Zhakupov, announced that Kazakhstan will spend $203.4 million to develop its science sector in 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1075.php)

topic 10.12.2010

New EU project strengthens role of Uzbek & Azerbaijan universities in transfer of innovations into enterprise

The overall objective of the TEMPUS-project „Enhancement of role of universities in transfer of innovations into enterprise“ (short: "UnIvEnt") is the introduction of research and application centres in Uzbek and Azerbaijan universities. This will improve the transfer of innovation and new technologies into industrial product developments. The project also aims to create an accessible information database of innovations at universities and improve the practice orientation of higher education.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1101.php)

topic 01.12.2010

EU and Russia should intensify their science cooperation, says Russian Prime Minister

"European science and education must secure their leading position. This can only be achieved through close cooperation." Putin writes in an editorial for German daily newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1070.php)

topic 17.11.2010 - 19.12.2010 | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Review of the 15th International Oil and Gas Conference in Turkmenistan

On November, 17-19 2010 the 15th International Oil and Gas Conference “Oil and Gas Industry of Turkmenistan: the present day, prospects for development and international cooperation” took place in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was held at the Exhibition Centre in Ashgabat in the frame of the prestigious International Oil and Gas Forum, which brought together over 400 foreign participants from more than 160 foreign companies.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1068.php)

topic 29.11.2010

UNESCO to assist Azerbaijan in designing ‘road map’ for a national STI strategy

The President of the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences, Mahmud Karimov, and the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, Gretchen Kalonji, are due to sign an agreement on 24 November establishing a project through which UNESCO will assist the Government of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences in designing a ‘road map’ for the formulation of the Azerbaijan Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1062.php)

topic 25.11.2010 - 26.11.2010 | Bonn, Germany

IncoNet EECA: Project Coordinators Board Meeting

The Project Coordinators Board (PCB) aims to establish a pro-active dialogue between EU projects working in Eastern Europe and Central Asian or with participants from these countries. Participants discussed potential options for a long-term sustainability of databases and e-tools developed by their projects and exchanged views on administrative challenges in S&T cooperation between the EU and EECA countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1067.php)

topic 22.11.2010

Interim Evaluation of the Seventh Framework Programmes

The European Commission has carried out, with the assistance of external experts, an evidence-based interim evaluation of the 7th Framework Programme and its specific programmes building upon the ex-post evaluation of the Sixth Framework Programme. This evaluation covers the quality of the research activities under way, as well as the quality of implementation and management, and progress towards the objectives set.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1054.php)

topic 13.11.2010

Russia's first nuclear institute to join Skolkovo development

Russia's Kurchatov Research Institute has announced plans to open two research centers at the Skolkovo high-tech hub near Moscow.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1059.php)

topic 10.11.2010 - 11.11.2010 | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

International Archaeological and Ethnographical Conference in Ashgabat

The International Scientific Conference "Archaeological and Ethnographical science in Turkmenistan in the Epoch of New Revival and Great Changes: Accomplishments and Future Goals" took place in Ashgabat on November 10-11, 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1047.php)

topic 11.11.2010

Tomsk Polytechnic University will attract scientists to create new laboratories

National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University has won two government grants to attract foreign scholars to create new innovative laboratories on nuclear energy and energy efficiency at the university in the three coming years.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1057.php)

topic 11.11.2010

The first German-Uzbek Energy Forum

This event was held in the frame of the German week in Uzbekistan, which was organised by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1046.php)

topic 07.11.2010

Russia to build its first solar power station

Russia's high-tech companies Rusnano and Renova have announced plans to build the country's first industrial solar power station near the Black Sea.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1058.php)

topic 04.11.2010 - 05.11.2010 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

UNESCO Consultation in Central Asia on S&T statistics and indicators

UNESCO's Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics organised a sub-regional consultation in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as a first step towards establishing a sustainable STI statistics system for the sub-region.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1055.php)

topic 03.11.2010

Microsoft to open R&D center in Russia's hi-tech hub

U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp. will establish a research and development center in the Skolkovo innovation hub near Moscow, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Skolkovo president Viktor Vekselberg said on Monday, 1 November 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1056.php)

topic 19.10.2010 - 20.10.2010 | Kyiv, Ukraine

IncoNet EECA: Brokerage Event on Energy

The Brokerage Event on Energy was organised by the National Information Centre for Ukraine-EU S&T Cooperation at Kyiv State Centre for Scientific, Technical and Economic Information and IPPT-PAN - the National Contact Point of Poland within the EU-funded FP7 IncoNet EECA project. It was held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 19-20 October 2010 in the premises of the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1045.php)

topic 27.10.2010

Presidents of Belarus and Lithuania hold talks on cooperation

On 20 October 2010 the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė had a meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus in Minsk where they discussed regional cooperation between the two countries within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to be chaired by Lithuania next year, as well as possibilities for bilateral cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1044.php)

topic 25.10.2010

Uzbekistan presents journal “Technologies of the 21st Century”

On October 8, 2010 the new scientific–technical, spiritual-educational popular journal “Technologies of the 21st Century” for children and teenagers was presented at the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1048.php)

topic 22.10.2010 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Conference for young scientists “Role of youth in scientific and innovative activity development”

The conference for young scientists titled “Role of youth in scientific and innovative activity development” took place at the Committee for Coordination of Science and Technology Development on October 22, 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1049.php)

topic 20.10.2010

Deadline for FP7 EU-Russia ICT call prolonged

Due to a delay in the publication of the call for tender of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, the deadline of the call FP7-ICT-2011-EU-Russia was changed to 12 November 2010 at 17:00 (Brussels local time). For more information on this call, click "more" to visit the related CORDIS webpage, which also offers a link to information in Russian, published by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1042.php)

topic 18.10.2010

New EECA Country Reports available

New information on the science and technology landscapes of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is now available on incrEAST. These country reports have just been updated and are available online and for download (PDF).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1036.php)

topic 08.10.2010

The "Innovation Union" – turning ideas into jobs, green growth and social progress

The European Commission's "Innovation Union", tabled 6 October 2010, sets out a strategic approach to innovation, driven by the highest political level. The Innovation Union will focus Europe's efforts – and co-operation with third countries - on challenges like climate change, energy and food security, health and an ageing population. It will use public sector intervention to stimulate the private sector and to remove bottlenecks which stop ideas reaching the market. These include lack of finance, fragmented research systems and markets, under-use of public procurement for innovation and slow standard setting.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1032.php)

topic 07.10.2010

Digital Agenda: €5 million EU funding helps turn the ancient Silk Road into ultra-fast research and education highway

The European Commission helps to increase the internet capacity available to researchers in the Central Asia region (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan). With the Commission's €5 million contribution to the Central Asia Research and Education Network (CAREN), the ancient Silk Road has been upgraded to a 21st century high-speed data highway for research and education.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1031.php)

topic 05.10.2010

Russia attempts to attract its scientific diaspora

In an interview with science journal "Nature" Andrei Fursenko, Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, spoke about how he hopes to bring the research diaspora back home and boost the international standing of Russian science.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1030.php)

topic 23.09.2010 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Info Day "Path to Europe: the Seventh Framework Program of the EU"

With the aim to further develop the scientific and technological cooperation between the Republic of Uzbekistan and EU Member States and also ehance Uzbek participation in the Seventh Framework Program(FP7), the Indo-Uzbek Centre on Promotion Scientific and Technical Cooperation and the Committee for Coordination of S&T Development under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan organised the Information Day "Path to Europe: The Seventh Framework Program of the European Union on Research and Technological Development, FP7".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1029.php)

topic 01.10.2010

Belarus: 235 users registered in the national GRID-net

235 users (certificates) have been registered in the national Belarusian segment of Belarus and Russia Union State Grid-net, according to Anatoliy Krishtophyk, the CEO of the Union State of Belarus and Russia program “SKIF-GRID”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1025.php)

topic 27.09.2010 - 29.09.2010 | Brussels, Belgium

IncoNet CA/SC: EECA/SC research competence presented at ICT 2010

ICT 2010 "Digitally Driven" continued a series of biennial events organised by the European Commission that have become a gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. IncoNet CA/SC joined forces with several other projects to promote the research competence of the EECA and South Caucasus regions.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1024.php)

topic 26.10.2010

Belarus innovation infrastructure enlarged with one more significant project

On 19 August 2010 a new communication channel was launched providing the direct connection between Belarusian scientific and educational nets and pan-European research network GEANT.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1026.php)

topic 24.09.2010

10 million euros for Moldova water project

Some 200,000 people in Moldova stand to benefit from a project to improve water supply and sanitation, co-financed through a €10 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as additional funds from the EU’s Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) and the EBRD. The projectwill help rehabilitate and extend water supply and sanitation systems in six towns and neighbouring villages of Moldova.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1022.php)

topic 20.09.2010

Treaty on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean signed

Norway and Russia signed the treaty on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean in Murmansk. It was signed by Foreign Ministers Jonas Gahr Støre and Sergei Lavrov in the presence of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and President Dmitry Medvedev.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1023.php)

topic 16.09.2010 | Minsk, Belarus

Information Day on FP7 ERA-WIDE Call 2011

The State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus and the FP7 National Information Point are organising an Information Day on the FP7 Call “Reinforcing cooperation with Europe’s neighbours in the context of the ERA” (FP7-INCO-2011-6, ERA-WIDE), which was published on 20 July 2010. The event in Minsk will include a workshop and a training session on proposal preparation. For more information, please follow the link to our calendar.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1015.php)

topic 26.08.2010

Armenia: CANDLE project aims to advance natural discoveries using light emission

CANDLE is a project to create a source of third generation synchrotron radiation in Armenia, which was highly assessed by international expert commissions. Issues related to the implementation of scientific project were discussed on 18 August 2010 at the meeting of the program coordination board chaired by the Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1010.php)

topic 24.08.2010

FP7 Brokerage Event and Training Seminar to take place in Ukraine in October

Two events concerning Ukranian participation in the Eu's 7th Framework Programme will take place in Kyiv: A Brokerage Event (19-20 October) and a Training Seminar for Multipliers (5-7 October). For more information please follow this link to our calendar.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1014.php)

topic 27.09.2010 - 29.09.2010 | Brussels, Belgium

Project event: IncoNet EECA & CA/SC participation in ICT 2010

ICT is a biennial event organised by the European Commission. It has become a gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. IncoNet EECA and IncoNet CA/SC have joined forces with several other projects to present themselves with a stand and a Networking Session.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1005.php)

topic 20.08.2010

Towards Ukrainian participation in EU programmes

On 28 July, the European Commission presented the Council with proposed decisions regarding a protocol to the partnership agreement between the EU and Ukraine concerning Kiev's participation in the programmes of the Union. The protocol contains a framework agreement on the general principles for Ukraine's participation in the programmes of the Union.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1013.php)

topic 12.10.2010 - 15.10.2010 | Ashtarak, Armenia

International Conference Laser Physics 2010 to be held in Ashtarak

The International Conference Laser Physics 2010 organized by the Institute for Physical Research (IPR) of National Academy of Sciences of Armenia will be held on October 12 - 15, 2010 in Ashtarak, Armenia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1011.php)

topic 19.08.2010

Strategy for Information Society Development in Belarus until 2015 approved

By its Regulation of 9 August No 1174, the Government of the Republic of Belarus has approved a Strategy for Information Society Development until 2015.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1002.php)

topic 18.08.2010

Russia reported to pull out of CIS scientific-technological program

As the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports, Russia will withdraw from the International Scientific-Technical Center (ISTC) agreement, according to a Russian presidential order published on 16 August 2010. President Dmitry Medvedev issued the order to terminate the ISTC agreement on August 11. The agreement will become null and void for Russia six months after all the remaining members have been informed of the decision.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1009.php)

topic 17.08.2010

Ukraine establishes "State Committee on Science, Innovation and Informatization"

A State Committee on Science, Innovation and Informatization of Ukraine has been established in accordance with Decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine N548, from 5 July 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1012.php)

topic 17.08.2010

Austrian – Russian Cooperation in the Field of Resource Engineering

After nearly two-years of intense negotiations, the University of Leoben has succeeded in concluding a far-reaching cooperative agreement with the St. Petersburg State Mining Institute. The aim of the agreement is to train Russian and Austrian engineers in the fields of mineral resources and mining machinery in a common European and Russian study environment.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1004.php)

topic 15.08.2010

Priority areas of scientific and technical activities for 2011-2015 approved in Belarus

Following the approval of priority areas of basic and applied research in Belarus for 2011-2015, the priority areas of scientific and technical activities for the next 5-year period have been approved by the Edict of the President of Belarus No 378 of 22 July 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1003.php)

topic 12.08.2010

Uzbekistan explores cooperation perspectives for the development of ICT solutions in public administration

On August, 2nd, 2010 an Uzbek-Korean seminar examined the Korean experience in the field of introducing information technologies in public administration. The event took place at the Uzbek Agency of Communication and Information.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/995.php)

topic 09.08.2010

New FP7 NCP structure in Kazakhstan

The Ministry of the Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan is implementing a "Coordination Board on cooperation with the European Union Framework Programmes on research, technology development and innovation”. The new board is an advisory and deliberative body under the Ministry of Education and Science. In addition 15 new NCPs have been appointed.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/994.php)

topic 02.08.2010

New document outlines current developments in EU-Russia innovation cooperation

The First EU-Russia Innovation Forum was held in Lappeenranta (Finland) on 25-27th May 2010. Pro-Inno Europe has developed a summary of the conclusions from the recent forum and the preceding workshops held in Antwerp and Saint-Petersburg, which were published in July this year.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/993.php)

topic 29.07.2010

Uzbek competition for innovative S&T projects 2011-2012

The Uzbek Coordinating Committee for Development of Science and Technology announces a competition for innovative scientific and technological projects to be realised in the period 2011-2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/996.php)

topic 28.06.2010 - 02.07.2010 | Voronezh, Russia

Review of the V Days of European Science in the Central Russia

From 28 June to 2 July 2010 the Voronezh State University hosted «The V Days of European Science in the Central Russia» – a biennial international conference with the objective to exchange views on the development of the EU-Russia scientific and technological cooperation. Participants used the opportunity to discuss challenges, trends and practical tools for a mutually beneficial research collaboration.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/991.php)

topic 26.07.2010

New FP7 calls published

On 20th July the European Commission published a list of 51 new calls within four of the five 2011 work programmes. The web portal incrEAST offers a pre-selection of all currently open FP7 calls targeted at EECA countries.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/985.php)

topic 19.07.2010

Innovation Performance Review of the Republic of Belarus to be developed

The UN Economic Commission for Europe and the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus acting of behalf of the Government of Belarus have started developing an Innovation Performance Review of the Republic of Belarus.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/978.php)

topic | Application deadline: 31 July 2010

A joint call to support participation of EECA researchers in ICT’2010 event

The cluster of FP7 support actions SCUBE-ICT, EXTEND and ISTOK-SOYUZ working in the EECA region (EECA Cluster) offers a unique opportunity for motivated EECA ICT teams to have their travel costs and subscription fees for ICT’2010 covered. In order to select the winners, who will benefit from financial support, an on-line Call for applications has been launched.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/972.php)

topic 17.07.2010

Uzbek astronomers discover new minor planet

A previously unknown minor planet with a four-year rotation period around the Sun was discovered by Uzbek astronomers in 2007 and officially included in the International Minor Planet Catalog under the number 210271. The planet has been given the name Samarkand.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/997.php)

topic 14.07.2010

III Astana Economic Forum took place in the Palace of Independence in the beginning of July

The forum was attended by over 2000 representatives of business and political areas from more than fifty countries. For the first time this year V Innovation Congress became a part of the Forum’s program, and the main theme there was the "The model of efficient and well functioning national innovation system is the basis of economic recovery in post-crisis period."
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/970.php)

topic 12.07.2010

Bishkek hosted a symposium on problems in sphere of Science in Central Asia

An international symposium on the theme "Between Europe and the East: Central Asia in the center of science and higher education" was recently held in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/969.php)

topic 10.07.2010

Belarus: List of state research programs approved

In Belarus, the list of state research programs for 2011-2015 is approved by the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of 9 June 2010 № 886. It includes 16 programs, their state customers and main executers, as well as programs’ goals, preliminary budget and its distribution per year.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/977.php)

topic 09.07.2010

Kyrgyz scientists have patented seven inventions in the field of nanotechnology

Despite the difficult situation of science in Kyrgyzstan, the domestic scientists patented seven inventions in the field of nanotechnology, the head of the Nanotechnology Laboratory of the Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the National Academy of Sciences of the KR Saadat Sulaymankulova said at the international workshop "Prospects of Nanotechnology in the Central Asia", held recently in Bishkek.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/967.php)

topic 02.07.2010 - 07.09.2010 | Turin, Italy

IncoNet EECA: Euroscience Open Forum in Turin 2010

From 2nd – 7th July the IncoNet EECA Central Information Office (CIO, located at the International Bureau of the Federal Ministry for Education and Research, Germany) and TÜBITAK (Turkey) presented the objectives and current activities of the project, gathered information and made new connections at ESOF 2010 in Turin, Italy.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/960.php)

topic 07.07.2010

With support of the EU the State Personnel Department of the Kyrgyz Republic runs a training trip to the Baltic

Studying Tour of employees of the State Personnel Department of the Kyrgyz Republic to Latvia and Lithuania, from 4 to 11 July 2010, supported by the EU project "Support to Civil Service Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic."
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/968.php)

topic 05.07.2010

Key investment projects in the European Neighbourhood get a €85 million boost

On 2nd July the European Commission decided to grant an additional €85 million to the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) for 2010. This will allow neighbouring partner countries to leverage increased funding for major investment projects in key areas such as energy, transport and environment, as well as in the social sector (for projects such as construction of schools and hospitals). Private sector development will also be encouraged, targeting especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/959.php)

topic 02.07.2010

Moldovan researchers looking for FP7 research partners in 'Environment and Energy'

The attached PDF- publication represents the 2nd edition of a catalogue of Moldovan researchers, research centers, non-governmental organizations and companies active in the fields of Environment and Energy research. It contains current and detailed information on contact persons, expertise or project ideas, experience of participation in international and national projects etc. The organizations and researchers featured in this catalogue are looking for partners and consortia for the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) and other international cooperation research projects.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/958.php)

topic 29.06.2010

International Partnerships for Sustainable Technologies and Services for Climate Protection and the Environment (CLIENT)

The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) launches a new funding initiative for international research cooperation. Applications for the first round of calls may be submitted by German institutions and companies until 31 August 2010. One of the target countries for cooperation is Russia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/956.php)

topic 25.06.2010

Attracting leading scientists to Russian universities

On April 9th, 2010, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed decree No. 220, "Measures to Attract Leading Scientists to Russian Educational Institutions", through which 3 billion rubles have been approved from the federal budget in 2010, with an additional 5 billion rubles allocated in 2011, and another 4 billion rubles in 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/971.php)

topic 22.06.2010

Medvedev addresses science and education issues at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday. In his speech he stressed his intention to strengthen Russian ties with global science, education and innovation communities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/950.php)

topic 18.06.2010

Project event: Info Day Environment, Moscow, 15 June: presentations now available

An Info Day on the FP7 Priority "Evironment (including climate change)" was organised by the University – Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Presentations of this event are avialable now.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/949.php)

topic 15.06.2010

EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council, 14th Meeting, Luxembourg

At the fourteenth EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council on 15 June 2010, the Cooperation Council underlined the strength of EU-Ukraine relations and looked forward to deepening them further in the coming year.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/948.php)

topic 08.06.2010

Joint Statement on the Partnership for Modernisation EU-Russia Summit 31 May-1 June 2010

Meeting at Rostov-on-Don for their 25th Summit on May 31-June 1, 2010, the European Union and Russia launched a Partnership for Modernisation to the mutual benefit of their citizens.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/942.php)

topic 05.06.2010

Joint research projects between the Republic of Moldova and Romania

In the framework of the S&T Cooperation Programme between the National Authority for Scientific Research of Romania (ANCS) and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM), 24 joint research projects were approved for funding to be implemented from May 1, 2010 to November 11, 2012.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/946.php)

topic 02.06.2010

Europe Day 2010 in the Republic of Moldova

This year, Europe Day was celebrated in the Republic of Moldova on May 15, organized by the EU Delegation to Moldova and the Chisinau City Hall in the main square of the capital city.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/944.php)

topic 17.05.2010 - 18.05.2010 | Minsk, Belarus

Workshop on EU-EECA cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies

The Workshop on EU-EECA cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies held in Minsk, on 17-18 May 2010 was focused on Technologies for Nanoelectronics and Photonics.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/943.php)

topic 29.05.2010

R&D ICT priorities for Moldova were identified

A Consultation Workshop on “Identifying Research and Development Priorities in the Information and Communication Technologies in Moldova for 2010-2015” was held in Chisinau, Moldova on 18 May.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/945.php)

topic 27.05.2010

Belarus, Armenia to boost science and technology cooperation

This spring was marked by several steps to boost the bi-lateral cooperation in science and technology between Belarus and Armenia. In March, the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus and the State Committee for Science at the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia concluded an agreement aimed at development of the S&T cooperation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/935.php)

topic 26.05.2010

UNESCO Science Policy Series Volume n°7: Science and Education Policies in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries

The UNESCO Office in Venice and Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe (BRESCE) just published the seventh volume of the Science Policy Series focused on Science and Education Policies in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic Countries based on the reports presented during the two-day conference held in Chisinau, on 19-20 September 2008.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/926.php)

topic 25.05.2010

First EU-Russia Innovation Forum prepares materials for EU-Russia Summit in Rostov-on-Don on 31 May/1 June 2010

The First EU-Russia Innovation Forum is currently taking place in Lappeenranta (25-27 May 2010). The objective of the Forum is to prepare the Top-5 Initiatives for both the EU-Russia Innovation Collaboration and the Modernization Partnership, to be delivered at the next EU-Russia Summit on 31 May/1 June in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/920.php)

topic 27.04.2010 - 28.04.2010 | Antwerp, Belgium

Workshop: "EU–Russia Cooperation on Innovation"

This workshop brought together leading EU and Russian experts from the public, private and academic sectors with policy makers to discuss the rationales, challenges and opportunities to develop cooperation in innovation between the EU and Russia. Most promising areas and activities for innovation cooperation were identified and analysed which could be incorporated in and drive a future “Common Space on Research and Innovation”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/919.php)

topic 23.05.2010

Swiss-Moldovan cooperation on connecting the scientific diaspora of the Republic of Moldova to the scientific and economic development of the home country

On the 30th of April 2010, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM), and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have officially launched a joint research project aiming to “Connect the scientific diaspora of the Republic of Moldova to the scientific and economic development of the home country”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/927.php)

topic 22.05.2010

Belarus and Moldova will implement 19 joint research projects by end-2011

Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research (BRFFR) and the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) are supporting 19 joint research projects from 1 April 2010 to 31 December 2011.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/934.php)

topic 22.05.2010

In Belarus, the order of setting up, operating and taxation of venture companies is defined

On 17 May 2010 the President of Belarus signed the Decree No. 252 “On amendments and changes in some decrees of the President of Belarus”. The new legal act has defined the order of setting up, operating and taxation of venture companies, as well as several regulations stimulating the innovation activities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/938.php)

topic 21.05.2010

New complex of electronic library opened in Tashkent

On May 12 an opening ceremony was held in Tashkent for the scientific electronic library, which is part of the informational library centre “Bilim”.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/922.php)

topic 19.05.2010

Russia ready to introduce visa free regime with EU

According to news agency RIA Novosti Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia is ready to introduce a visa-free regime with the European Union during the upcoming EU summit in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/914.php)

topic 18.05.2010

Information Day (15 June, Moscow) and Brokerage Event (7-8 October, Yerevan) on "Environment - including Climate Change"

IncoNet EECA announces two upcoming events on the FP7 Priority "Environment (including Climate Change)". The first is an Info Day organised by the University – Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the second is a Brokerage Event on the same subject organised by the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/909.php)

topic 17.05.2010 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Seminar “International cooperation in ICT sphere between EU and Central Asia countries”

On May 17th, 2010 a seminar on “International cooperation in ICT sphere between EU and Central Asia countries” was held in Tashkent. The seminar was attended by the experts of the project ISTOK-SOYUZ of the Seventh Framework Program Svetlana Mari Kler Klesova, director of INNO AG company (France)and Nikolay Pakulin, scientific officer of The Institute of System Programming of Academy of Science of the Russian Federation.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/925.php)

topic 17.05.2010

Innovation Center of Russian – Armenian Cooperation will be established in Yerevan

Within the framework of the founding forum of Russian-Armenian Center on Innovation Cooperation in Armenia, launched on April 15, an agreement on the opening of Russian-Armenian Innovation Center was signed in Yerevan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/915.php)

topic 13.05.2010

The Concept of the State Programme of Innovative Development of Belarus for 2011-2015 is developed

In Belarus, the development of the State Programme of Innovative Development for 2011-2015 is being continued.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/939.php)

topic 12.05.2010

Moscow IT show – the biggest in Eastern Europe

Some 300 Russian companies have joined counterparts from 21 foreign countries for a show of telecommunications technologies which opened in Moscow on Tuesday, 11 May 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/907.php)

topic 11.05.2010

Ukraine and Russia agree on closer cooperation in social sciences

The ministers of science and education of Ukraine and the Russian Federation agreed to promote cooperation in social sciences and humanities between the two countries. Further steps for an integtrated approach in science and education are planned for the near future. (Link to external website in Russian language).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/901.php)

topic 24.08.2010 - 28.08.2010 | Yerevan, Armenia

International Workshop on “Supersymmetry in Integrable Systems” - SIS'10

The International Workshop “Supersymmetry in Integrable Systems” will be held at the Yerevan State University from 24 to 28 of August, 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/916.php)

topic 10.05.2010

EU-Russia Common Spaces - Progress Report 2009

The linked progress report on the implementation of the EU-Russia Common Spaces for 2009 was prepared by the European Commission services. It covers the Common Spaces on ‘Trade and Economic cooperation’; ‘Freedom, Security and Justice’, and ‘Research, Education and Culture’.The Common Space of ‘External Security’ concerns principally matters related to the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP) and is not covered by this progress report.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/894.php)

topic 08.05.2010

The Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 115-З of 4 May 2010 has introduced some changes in the national legislation in science, technology and innovation activities

On 4 May 2010 the President of Belarus signed the Law No. 115-З “About introduction of changes and amendments in some laws of the Republic of Belarus in management of the science, technology and innovation activities”. It’s aimed at improving the state management in the above mentioned areas and speeding up the innovative development of the country.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/937.php)

topic 06.05.2010

EU-Commission publishes Communication on simplification of the implementation of the Research Framework Programme

The overall aim of the presented simplification methods is to reduce administrative burdens in the participation in EU-funded research projects as well as to increase transparency of the complex processes of calls for proposals and funding rules. This is supposed to not only make it possible for scientists to fully concentrate on their research projects, but also to increase the participation rate of SMEs, which is still very low.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/890.php)

topic 03.05.2010

Site №1 on Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (N&N) in Russia

NanoNewsNet.ru is the first Russian on-line portal devoted to issues of N&N. It was founded in 2004. The portal is aimed at the information-analytical and educational activities in N&N.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/895.php)

topic 23.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 | Madrid, Spain

International Conference «EU-RUSSIA/CIS on Technologies of the Future»

The event took place in Madrid on April 22-23 and aimed to promote scientific cooperation between Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the EU – with a special emphasis on Spain. The biannual conference was previously held in countries hosting the Presidency including Portugal, Slovenia, France, Czech Republic and Sweden.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/902.php)

topic | Application Deadline: 20 June 2010

Green Talents Competition 2010

With the 'Green Talents' competition the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education invites outstanding young scientists from all over the world to visit some of Germany's best-known institutions for research on sustainability. Application Deadline: 20 June 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/884.php)

topic 30.04.2010

Project event: S&T International Cooperation Network for Central Asian and South Caucasus Countries - IncoNet CA/SC successfully launched

IncoNet CA/SC, an EU project with Central Asian and South Caucasus Countries was officially launched during a kick-off meeting in Istanbul/ Turkey on 29th-30th April 2010. The project is coordinated by the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS, Greece) and funded under the 7th Research Framework Programme of the European Community. 28 partner organisations from 14 countries take part in the project. It is being implemented in close coordination with the ongoing IncoNet EECA.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/869.php)

topic 29.04.2010

Nanosciences, Materials & Production Technologies: NMP TeAm project has launched a partner search facility

The NMP TeAm project is funded by the European Commission under the FP7-NMP thematic priority (Grant agreement No NMP1-CA-2009-233160). This project is about improving the services of the NMP NCP Network through trans-national activities. The official web-site of the project was launched in November 2009.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/896.php)

topic 28.04.2010

The list of priority areas of basic and applied research for 2011-2015 is approved in Belarus

The list of priority areas of basic and applied research in the Republic of Belarus for 2011-2015 was approved by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 19 April 2010 No. 585.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/936.php)

topic 27.04.2010

CIS cooperation in the innovation area: new steps ahead made

Participants of the first meeting of the International Council for Cooperation in Science, Technologies and Innovation Areas which took place on 22-23 April 2010 in Moscow have unanimously elected Dr. Igor Voitov, Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus the head of the Council. The functions of the working body of the new Council are temporarily given to the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus and Department of Economic Cooperation of the CIS Executive Committee.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/931.php)

topic 12.04.2010 - 15.04.2010 | Moscow, Russia

Inference of the II International Congress "EurasiaBio-2010" biotechnology and business in Russia and in the world

April, 12-15 2010 Moscow hosted the II International Congress-Fair "EurasiaBio - 2010". Leading specialists in the field of biotechnology, representatives of science, business, administration bodies from Russia and 40 countries participated at the congress activity.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/906.php)

topic 13.04.2010 - 14.04.2010 | Moscow, Russia

VI International Symposium EC-Russia: Co-operation in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food in the 7th Framework Programme

The key issues discussed at the symposium were the organization and prospects of scientific and technical cooperation between Russia and EU in the 7th Framework Programme, in particular: industrial biotechnology, plants for the future, forestry, fisheries and aquacultures, food for life and animal health.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/905.php)

topic 26.04.2010

15 more Russian Higher Education Institutions were given status «National Research University»

Under the Call for Proposals (EAC/32/2010) the European Commission wishes to offer scholarships to university graduates from European Neighbourhood countries and Russia to study European Studies Masters Courses in EU Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/908.php)

topic 25.04.2010

Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine implements State Committee for Science, Technology and Innovations Development

By the Regulation No. 290 of 7 April 2010 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has founded the State Committee for the Issues of Science, Technology and Innovations Development.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/933.php)

topic 22.04.2010

Project news: Review of the 2nd EECA Policy Stakeholders’ Conference: “Best Practices in Science, Technology and Innovation Policies”

IncoNet EECA is organising a series of Policy Stakeholder Conferences allowing scientists and policy makers from the EU and EECA countries to exchange experiences and views on the current state of the S&T cooperation. The 2nd conference of this series titled “Best Practices in Science, Technology and Innovation Policies” was held in Moscow on April 7th and 8th, 2010.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/879.php)

topic 20.04.2010

DCI – FP7 workshop in Central Asia boosted the dialogue and synergy between two EU programs

The Regional Workshop “S&T systems in Central Asia to economic development, growth and prosperity and the synergies with the European Union Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI)” took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 25-26 March 2010. The workshop was organised by the “IncoNET EECA – International Network on S&T cooperation for Eastern European and Central Asian countries” project financed by the Seventh Framework program of the EU on S&T development (FP7) with a primary interest to have more scientists from CA to take part in the programs.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/873.php)

topic 15.04.2010

“SME week 2010” in Europe: 25 May - 1 June

Launched in 2009, the European SME Week is coordinated by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry as one of the measures implementing Principle 1 of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) , which states that "the EU and Member States should create an environment within which entrepreneurs and family businesses can thrive and entrepreneurship is rewarded".
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/899.php)

topic 08.04.2010 - 09.04.2010 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Theoretical and practical conference: “Innovation Development of Uzbekistan by eyes of young generation”

In the National University of Uzbekistan named by Mirzo Ulugbek on April 8-9,2010 it was held Republican theoretical and practical conference: “Innovational Development of Uzbekistan by eyes of young generation”, which was organized by The Committee for Coordination Science and Technology Development under the Cabinet of Ministers of The Republic of Uzbekistan and National University of Uzbekistan.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/924.php)

topic 13.04.2010

Extending EXTEND in Ukraine

The Consultation Workshop "Current Situation and Priorities of Information and Communication Technologies Development in Ukraine for 2010-2015" took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 31 March 2010 in the premises of the Great Conference Hall of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/921.php)

topic 09.04.2010

Nanotechnology International Prize RUSNANOPRIZE

Nanotechnology International Prize RUSNANOPRIZE has been established by Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (RUSNANO) in 2009. It is awarded on a yearly basis to researchers whose Nanotechnology discoveries and innovations have been applied to production as well as to companies that practically implemented them. The main goal of the Prize is to inspire and recognize innovations in the field of Nanotechnology.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/868.php)

topic 08.04.2010

Nomination for international prize “Stars of the Commonwealth” started

The CIS Council for Humanitarian Cooperation and International Foundation for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS member states have announced the nomination for the “Stars of the Commonwealth” prize in three areas - in science and education, culture and arts, as well as in the humanities.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/932.php)

topic 07.04.2010

Results and preliminary results of participation in the 7th Framework Programme EU, theme “Energy”, Work Programme 2010

A training session for National Contact Points for “Energy” FP7 EU was held on March, 17, 2010 in Brussels. In the course of training preliminary results of participation in the 7FP EU in the theme “Energy” were presented.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/898.php)

topic 07.04.2010

Preliminary information about probable content of Work Programme “Energy” 2011

A training session for National Contact Points for “Energy” FP7 EU was held on March, 17, 2010 in Brussels. In the course of training preliminary information about probable content of Work Programme “Energy” 2011. Projects of first priority will be projects directed to demonstration.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/897.php)

topic 30.03.2010

RUSNANO attracts nanotechnology on an industrial scale

Researchers seeking business partners and high-tech companies looking for capital could all benefit from the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies' global investment program. The primary goal of RUSNANO is to create and develop a Russian nanotechnology industry, making the country one of the global leaders in this area over the next five years.
[more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/888.php)

topic 25.03.2010

Federal agencies for science and education dissolved - functions taken over by ministry

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree abolishing the federal agencies for science and education and giving their functions to the Ministry of Education and Science.
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