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Up-to-date information about science, technology and research policy in the EU, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • | 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 08.07.2010

    Project news: IncoNet EECA at the Euroscience Open Forum in Turin

    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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • | 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/889.php)
  • 23.03.2010

    Russian government picks site for new-high tech hub near Moscow

    Russian president Dmitry Medvedev announced that Russia will build a high-tech hub near Skolkovo, a new private-sector business school in the Moscow region. The center is designed to develop several priority sectors: energy, ICT, bio-medical and nuclear technologies.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/861.php)
  • 18.03.2010

    Marie Curie Individual Fellowships open to EECA researchers

    Researchers from Third Countries have the opportunity to apply for an Incoming Fellowship at a host institution in Europe. Deadline for applications within the current call is 17 August 2010, 5pm CET. The topic of the project can be freely chosen.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/887.php)
  • 18.03.2010

    Research priorities for Belarus-EU cooperation in ICT for 2010 - 2015 defined

    Within the framework of a broad policy dialogue with EECA stakeholders in ICT for enhancing R&D cooperation and shaping the EU policy in the region the first Consultation Workshop aimed at defining the country’s research priorities for cooperation with EU was held in Belarus on 11 March 2010. It’s one of the 6 events to be organized in Eastern Europe and Southern Caucasus between March and July 2010 within the EXTEND project.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/860.php)
  • 12.03.2010

    EECAlink - new project under FP7 priority "Health" promotes EU-EECA research cooperation

    The EECAlink is a coordination action aimed at identification of joint research priorities of the EU and EECA countries and strengthening scientific collaboration among them. International Cooperation Partner Countries targeted by the proposal are: Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The consortium gathers partners from: Armenia, Belarus, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/859.php)
  • 09.03.2010

    Belarus - S&T statistics and analysis: new data available

    Three new publications on S&T in Belarus are now available: the "Analytical Report on Science State and Development Prospects in the Republic of Belarus based on outcomes of 2008", the statistical book "Science, Innovations and Technologies in the Republic of Belarus – 2008" and the "Catalogue of High-Tech Goods Produced in the Republic of Belarus" (2nd issue).
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/856.php)
  • 08.03.2010

    German-Russian Centre for terahertz research established at the University of Regensburg

    Terahertz research is the focus of the "German-Russian Centre for Terahertz Research and Technology". The centre, which was recently established at the Institute of Applied and Experimental Physics at the University of Regensburg, is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/855.php)
  • 01.03.2010

    Workshop for joint research groups from Helmholtz-Russia Projects (Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres)

    Representatives of NCP for “Energy” FP7 EU in Russia took part in the workshop for joint research groups from Helmholz-Russia projects on the 1st of March 2010.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/904.php)
  • 05.03.2010

    S&T Gate RUS.EU and S&T Gate UKR.EU – two new web portals launched

    Two new web portals will promote S&T cooperation between the European Union and two key players in Eastern Europe: the Russian Fedaration and Ukraine. Both portals feature a wide scope of background information, documents and links, as well as current events, calls and news. They also offer useful tools for researchers, including a programme database with up to date funding opportunities for international cooperation.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/848.php)
  • 28.02.2010

    Belarusian physicists create new equipment for International Space Station

    Scientists of the A.N. Sevchenko Applied Physics Research Institute of Belarusian State University in association with the Geography Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences have designed a photo spectrum system for forecasting and monitoring natural and man-caused emergencies. The equipment will be installed at the International Space Station.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/832.php)
  • 26.02.2010

    ACCESSRU - supporting the access of EU researchers to the Russian Federation

    ACCESSRU is one of 11 recently launched projects supporting the access of EU researchers to third country S&T programmes. Scientific ties between Europe and Russia have always been very tight: Russia has 16 ongoing bilateral S&T cooperation agreements with the Member States and Associated Countries.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/837.php)
  • 25.02.2010

    Russia and Belarus work on creating a united scientific-educational space

    "The Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus will continue an active work on creating a united scientific-educational space", marked the Minister of education and science of the Russian Federation Andrei Fursenko on October, 26, 2009, at the joint meeting of the boards of the Ministry of education and science of Russia, the Ministry of education of Belarus and the SCST of Belarus.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/836.php)
  • 25.02.2010

    International Scientific Practical Center for Thyroid Diseases will be created in Belarus

    This project is an integrated part of joint initiative of the European Commission and UNDP. It is aimed at mitigating the negative consequences of Chernobyl catastrophe in Belarus. The budget of the project is 1,13 mln. Eur, of which the EC input exceeds 1 mln. Eur.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/835.php)
  • 23.03.2010

    A Center for development of biotechnologies and production of biological products opened in Minsk

    A Center for the development of biotechnologies and pilot production of biological products was opened in the Institute of Microbiology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 19 January 2010.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/834.php)
  • 23.02.2010

    The Government of Belarus approved a plan for national exhibitions and expositions of the Republic of Belarus abroad for 2010

    To promote domestic technologies, scientific developments, products and services to foreign markets, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus adopted the Regulation No. 151 of February 4, 2010 "On approval of the Plan of national exhibitions (expositions) of the Republic of Belarus abroad for 2010".
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/833.php)
  • 22.02.2010

    The law on digital signature is adopted in Belarus

    The Law No. 113-З "On electronic document and electronic digital signature" was adopted in Belarus on 28 December 2009.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/831.php)
  • 20.02.2010

    Development of innovative projects and technologies in manufacture

    A decree of President Islam Karimov from July, 15th, 2008 «About additional measures on stimulation of introduction of innovative projects and technologies in manufacture» is being implemented.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/839.php)
  • 18.02.2010

    National Academy of Science of Belarus and Belgian Nuclear Research Center have signed a memorandum of mutual understanding

    The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NAS) and Belgian Nuclear Research Center (SCK-CEN) signed a memorandum of mutual understanding.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/830.php)
  • 16.02.2010

    Belarus and Czech Republic to create joint innovation center

    The Belarusian-Czech Innovation Center will facilitate the development of innovative activities in both countries and transfer of new technologies in manufacture. The companies of Belarus and Czech Republic will be able to use the Center’s services for joint R&D and promotion of high- tech products in foreign markets.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/829.php)
  • 14.02.2010

    First number of analytical newsletter in the communication and information sphere «ICTNEWS» published

    With the aim of the fullest acquaintance about the movements of Informational-communicative technologies (ICT) introduction and development both in Republicof Uzbekistan, and behind its limits the analytical –newsletter was created in the sphere of communication information «ICTNEWS» .
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/838.php)
  • 13.02.2010

    National Academy of Science of Belarus and “RosNanoTech” Corporation, Russia are going to create a joint production of devices using polymer fibers in Belarus

    According to Prof. Sergey Rakhmanov, Deputy Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Science of Belarus (NAS), the NAS and Russian Corporation "RosNanoTech" are going to create a joint production of devices using polymer fibers.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/828.php)
  • 12.02.2010

    Computing Center of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in Nanotechnologies will be created in 2012

    Within the framework of the joint Belarusian-Russian Program "Nanotechnologies – US" supported from the budget of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in 2009-2012, it is planned to set up a Computing Center of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in Nanotechnologies.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/827.php)
  • 21.01.2010 - 22.01.2010 | Birmingham, UK

    II working meeting related to EU-Russia joint project “Engine and turbine combustion of bioliquids for combined heat and power production” (BIOLIQUIDS-CHP)

    The second working meeting related to the joint EU-Russia project “Engine and turbine combustion of bioliquids for combined heat and power production” (BIOLIQUIDS-CHP) was held in Birmingham (Great Britain) on 21-22 of January 2010.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/903.php)
  • 11.02.2010

    Astronomy Museum opens in Tashkent

    The opening of a new Museum in the Astronomic Institute was the closing event of activities held in Uzbekistan in 2009 in the frame of "The International Year of Astronomy" and the 615th Anniversary of Mirzo Ulugbek.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/840.php)
  • 10.02.2010

    Belarus and Kazakhstan discussed S&T cooperation for 2010-2011

    The bi-lateral program of S&T cooperation for 2010-2011 between Belarus and Kazakhstan was approved in Minsk at the end of 2009 at the meeting of Joint Commission for S&T Cooperation.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/826.php)
  • 14.09.2010 - 15.09.2010 | Kiev, Ukraine

    Sixth International Conference on BIOMASS FOR ENERGY

    The Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the Scientific Engineering Centre “BIOMASS” jointly organize the Sixth International Conference on "Biomass for Energy".
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/825.php)
  • 31.03.2010 | Kiev, Ukraine

    EXTEND consultation event in Ukraine

    Within implementation of the EC funded project "Extending ICT research co-operation between the European Union, Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus - EXTEND" the consultation event is planned to be held in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 31 March 2010.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/823.php)
  • 11.03.2010 | Minsk, Belarus

    Policy dialogue with EECA Stakeholders in ICT for enhancing R&D cooperation and shaping the EU policy in the region starts from Belarus

    The EXTEND project of the FP7, “Extending ICT research co-operation between the European Union, Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus”, addresses the need for well-defined future research priorities that will enhance scientific and research cooperation between the EECA countries and the EU specifically in the theme of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). In order to accomplish the above objectives, a broad consultation will take place between March and July 2010.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/824.php)
  • 04.02.2010

    ERA.Net RUS project workshop in Moscow attracts stakeholder attention

    The second ERA.Net RUS workshop was successfully held in Moscow on 27 January. It was received with great interest by stakeholders involved in S&T cooperation between EU MS/AC and Russia. Among the 60 participants were programme owners, members of the ERA.Net RUS Consortium, members of the European Commission, DG Research and S&T Councillors at EU/AC embassies in Moscow.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/813.php)
  • 07.04.2010 - 08.04.2010 | Moscow, Russia

    Project event: 2nd Policy Stakeholders Conference: “Best practices in S&T and Innovation policies”

    The 2nd Policy Stakeholders Conference was held in Moscow in the frame of the 11th annual HSE International Academic Conference, entitled “Modernisation of the Economy: Productivity and the Human Factor”.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/806.php)
  • 19.01.2010

    ISTOK-SOYUZ supports 15 EECA related consortia in submitting their proposals for FP7 ICT Calls 4 and 5

    The ISTOK-SOYUZ project provided support to 23 EECA organisations for the FP7 – ICT Calls 4 and 5. 21 partnerships were established; 17 teams reached an agreement to integrate EECA organisations in the consortia submitting FP7 proposals, and from them, 15 consortia submitted proposals for the FP7 ICT Call 4 and Call 5.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/803.php)
  • 13.01.2010

    Finno-Russian Cooperation in Nanotechnology

    The Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies (Rusnano) and Finnish state investment company Suomen Teollisuussijoitus Oy have agreed to invest 25 million EUR each into nanotechnology companies that are active in both countries according to a Rusnano press release.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/801.php)
  • 08.01.2010

    Innovation in times of crisis - OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009

    What impact has the crisis had on innovation and spending on research and development? How can innovation help to solve environmental and social threats? How are countries tackling these challenges? The OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009 provides the data and analysis to answer these questions and others to give policy makers an insight into the trends shaping science and innovation.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/799.php)
  • 05.01.2010

    EU-Russia co-operation project makes headway

    Representatives of the Russian patent office (Rospatent), the European Commission and the European Patent Office (EPO) have agreed on a common approach and next steps in the implementation of an EU-funded project aimed at aligning the Russian and EU patent systems. In a first meeting under the project, held at Rospatent in Moscow, the three organisations decided on concrete activities to be taken over the course of the next year.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/798.php)
  • 04.01.2010

    Conference: “Perspective directions of alternative energetics and energy-recourses saving technologies” in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, 27-28 May 2010

    An international scientific-practical conference on the “Perspective directions of alternative energetics and energy-recourses saving technologies” will be held from May 27-28, 2010 at the M.Auezov South-Kazakhstan State University in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It adresses teaching staff, young scientists of HEIs and Scientific Research Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as from Germany, Great Britain, Japan and other countries who have meaningful results of scientific researches on the theme of the Conference. The working languages of the Conference are Kazakh, Russian and English.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/797.php)

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