Belarus: Current Information

The information platform incrEAST has the aim of informing users about events, activities and publications in Belarus.
  • | Deadline: 30 April 2012

    Call for collaborative research projects in maritime technologies

    MARTEC II has opened a transnational call for collaborative research projects in different areas of maritime technologies (deadline: 30.04.2012).  This call is initiated by funding organisations from twelve different European partner countries of the ERA-NET MARTEC consortium. Eligible partner countries are Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey and the UK.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1315.php)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • | Deadline: 5 October 2011

    Call for proposals 'BRFFR – RHRF 2012'

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and Russian Humanity Research Foundation have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RHRF - 2012”. Within the call 2 years research projects in humanity sciences will be supported, as well as the organization of joint scientific events and expeditions in both countries.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1187.php)
  • | Deadline: 5 October 2011

    Call for proposals 'BRFFR – RHRF (PR) - 2012'

    The Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and the Russian Humanity Research Foundation have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RHRF (PR) - 2012”. Within the call 2 years cross-border basic research projects in humanity sciences and economics in Vitebsk, Mogilev (Belarus), Pskov and Smolensk (Russia) regions will be supported.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1188.php)
  • | Deadline: 1 November 2011

    Call for proposals 'BRFFR – RFBR - 2012'

    The Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RFBR - 2012”. Within the call 2 years joint basic research projects in natural sciences and medicine will be supported.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1189.php)
  • | Deadline: 1 November 2011

    Call for proposals 'NAUKA-MS - 2012' ('SCIENCE-INCO-2011')

    The Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research has launched the call for proposals “NAUKA-MS - 2012” (“SCINCE-INCO-2011”). Within the call 2 years basic research projects implemented jointly by Belarusian teams and foreign researchers will be supported.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1192.php)
  • | Deadline: 15 November 2011

    Call for proposals 'BRFFR – RA - 2012'

    The Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and the Academy of Romania have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RA - 2012”. 2 years research projects in humanity sciences will be supported, as well as the organization of joint scientific events and expeditions in both countries.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1191.php)
  • | Deadline: 1 December 2011

    Thematic call for proposals 'BRFFR – UINR - 2012'

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and United Institute of Nuclear Research (Dubna, Russia) have launched the joint thematic call for proposals “BRFFR – UINR - 2012”.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/1190.php)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • | Deadline: 6 September 2010

    Call for joint Belarusian-Lithuanian S&T projects for 2011-2012

    In accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and Government of Lithuanian Republic on cooperation in science and technology of 24 January 2008 and within the framework of the Program of cooperation between the State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus and Ministry of Education and Science of Lithuania of 16 September 2009 a Call for joint Belarusian-Lithuanian S&T projects for 2011-2012 has been launched.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/980.php)
  • | Deadline: 5 October 2010

    Joint call BRFFR - CNRS 2011

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and Centre Natioanal de la Recherche Scientifique, France have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – CNRS - 2011”. Within the Call 2 years basic research projects in different areas of research will be supported. They have to be carried out by Belarusian and CNRS teams which have already got experience of cooperation and joint publications.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/974.php)
  • | Deadline: 5 October 2010

    Joint call BRFFR – RHRF 2011

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and Russian Humanity Research Foundation have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RHRF - 2011”. Within the Call 2 years research projects in humanity sciences will be supported, as well as the organisation of joint scientific events and scientific expeditions in both countries.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/975.php)
  • | Deadline: 3 November 2010

    Call for proposals “NAUKA-MS - 2011” (“SCINCE-INCO-2011”)

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research has launched the call for proposals “NAUKA-MS - 2011” (“SCINCE-INCO-2011”). Within the call 2 years basic research projects implemented jointly by Belarusian teams and foreign researchers will be supported.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/981.php)
  • | Deadline: 3 November 2010

    Joint call BRFFR - RFBR - SFBRU - 2011

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research, Russian Foundation for Basic Research and State Foundation for Basic Research of Ukraine have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – RFBR - SFBRU - 2011”. Within the call cross-border research projects in regional issues of nature use and ecology will be supported to be implemented in Gomel (Belarus), Bryansk (Russia) and Chernigov (Ukraine) regions.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/979.php)
  • | Deadline: 3 November 2010

    Joint call BRFFR – SFBRU - 2011

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and State Foundation for Basic Research of Ukraine have launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – SFBRU - 2011”. Within the call 2 years basic research projects as well as the organisation of joint scientific events and scientific expeditions in both countries will be supported.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/976.php)
  • | Deadline: 1 December 2010

    Joint thematic call BRFFR - UINR - 2011

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and United Institute of Nuclear Research (Dubna, Russia) have launched the joint thematic call for proposals “BRFFR – UINR - 2011”.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/982.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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 09.03.2010

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

    Two 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" and the statistical book "Science, Innovations and Technologies in the Republic of Belarus – 2008".
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/856.php)
  • | deadline for preliminary selection: 31 March 2010

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and Centre Natioanal de la Recherche Scientifique, France launched the joint call for proposals “BRFFR – CNRS(PICS) - 2011”

    Within the Call, the basic research projects in different areas of research will be supported. They have to be carried out by Belarusian and CNRS teams which have got already the experience of cooperation and joint publications.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/841.php)
  • | closing date: 15 April 2010

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research and Centre Natioanal de la Recherche Scientifique, France launched a call for proposals on organization of joint scientific workshops in 2010-2012, “BRFFR – CNRS”.

    The aim of the call is to strengthen collaboration and support networking between Belarusian and French research community by co-financing joint scientific seminars and workshops to be organized in Belarus and France from June 2010 till June 2012. The events should fit the research priorities and mutually interesting areas of scientific activities of the both parties.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/842.php)
  • | closing date: 20 May 2010

    National Academy of Science of Belarus launched an anniversary competition 2010 for awarding Academician Aleksei Lykov Prizes in basic and applied research in the area of heat and mass transfer

    The competition is devoted to the 100th anniversary of Aleksei Lykov, the prominent Belarusian researcher, founder of the research school in heat and mass transfer.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/843.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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 24.11.2009

    The Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus №441 approves additional measures to stimulate the S&T and innovative activities

    On 7 September 2009 the President of Republic Беларусь signed the Decree № 441 "On additional measures for stimulating scientific, technical and innovation activities" initiated by the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The document envisages the mechanisms of increasing remuneration for those researchers who are directly involved in R&D within the priority areas of S&T activities for the purposes of strengthening the national safety, improvement of life standards of the population and increasing the export of domestic production.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/765.php)
  • 24.11.2009

    The Rule on international scientific and technological projects carried out within the framework of the international agreements of the Republic of Belarus has been amended

    The Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 17 September, 2009 №1202, approves changes and additions to the Regulation of 13 August, 2003 №1065 "On approval of the Rule on international scientific and technological projects which are carried out within the framework of the international agreements of the Republic of Belarus".
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/764.php)
  • 23.11.2009

    Joint session of the boards of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Ministry of Education of Belarus and State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus

    “Russia and Belarus will continue activities on creation of common scientific and educational area”, - Andrey Fursenko, Minister of Education and Science of Russian Federation noted at joint session of the boards of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Ministry of Education of Belarus and State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/759.php)
  • 20.11.2009

    The State Program "Innovative Biotechnology for 2010-2012 and for the period till 2015” approved

    The Regulation of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of 23 October, 2009 №1386, approves the State Program "Innovative Biotechnology for 2010-2012 and for the period till 2015”. The basic purpose of the Program is to create a modern biotechnological sector in the economy of Belarus, and also to ensure its legal, scientific and personnel maintenance.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/763.php)
  • 20.11.2009

    UNIDO plans to expand cooperation with Belarus in innovation area

    “UN Development Organization plans to expand cooperation with Belarus in innovation area,” – Vladimir Kozharnovich, Coordinator of UNIDO program activities informed on 17 November, 2009 in the plenary session at the I Belarusian Innovation Forum held in Minsk on 17-18 November 2009.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/762.php)
  • 20.11.2009

    IV Forum of the Union State programs held in November 2009 in Moscow

    The basic task of the Forum is to discuss the results of successfully finalized programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in entrepreneurship, science and technology, in social, cultural and educational spheres of bi-lateral cooperation. This Forum is also called to define the basic perspective areas of the further mutually advantageous cooperation of the two states.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/758.php)
  • 18.11.2009

    Areas of future cooperation in space between Ukraine and Belarus defined

    On 4 September 2009 during the visit of delegation of the National Space Agency of Ukraine to the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus the NSAU General Director A.Zynchenko and the Chairman of the Presidium of NASB M.Myasnikovich signed the Directions of perspective cooperation within the framework Agreement between the Government of Belarus and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cooperation in Research and Use of the Space in Peaceful Purposes.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/757.php)
  • | various calls, closing November/December 2009

    Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fudamental Research launches several joint calls

    By 1 November 2009, Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research has launched the joint calls for basic research projects for 2010 with United Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia, S&T Foundation of Mongolia, Academy of Romania, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, and also with the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/756.php)
  • 01.10.2009

    Belarus: first ultra-light unmanned reconnaissance aircraft

    Scientists of the physical-technical institute of the academy of sciences of Belarus developed the first unmanned flying vehicle, based on a ultra-light unmanned plane, which was designed for video surveillance of buildings and areas.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/737.php)
  • 01.10.2009

    Potato-based Bio compounds to be used as fertilisers and plant protecting agent

    Scientists from Belarus developed two new compounds “Tubelak” and “Tuberit”. These compounds are made from the juice that remains from the production of potato starch.
    [more...] (URL: http://www.increast.eu/en/738.php)
  • 31.08.2009

    Belarus' new innovation concept in preparation

    The State Committee for Science and Technology of Belarus (SCST) started working on a new innovation development concept of Belarus for the next five years, Chairman of the Committee Igor Voitov told reporters on 27 July. Among the research priorities for the coming years, Igor Voitov described the development of biotechnology, atomic energy, information technology, management of natural resources, as well as the development and efficiency of the High Technology Park.
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  • 31.08.2009

    Belarus, Ukraine To Cooperate In Peaceful Use Of Outer Space

    The Council of Ministers of Belarus has approved the framework intergovernmental agreement between Belarus and Ukraine on cooperation in peaceful use of outer space.
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  • 09.03.2009

    The Decree “On some measures for stimulating innovation activities in Belarus” is signed by the President

    The President of Belarus signed Decree No.123 “On some measures for stimulating innovation activities in Belarus” on 9 March 2009.
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  • 18.02.2009

    Belarusian-Russian Association of Solar-Hydrogen Energy has been set up in Moscow

    This decision was taken during the 5th International Symposium “Future Hydrogen Energy, Nanotechnologies and Platinum Group Metals in CIS Countries” which was held in the Russian capital at the end of 2008.
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  • 18.02.2009

    The proposals to develop two new scientific programs of the Union State of Belarus and Russia are approved by Belarus

    By the Regulations of 16 December 2008 No.1953 and of 19 December 2008 №1981 the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus approved a proposal on development of the scientific and technical program of the Union State "Increase of food manufactures efficiency due to the wastes processing on the basis of progressive technologies and technique” and a draft of the scientific and technical program "Development of a series of integral chips and semi-conductor devices for the equipment having special functions and double application".
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  • 18.02.2009

    Statistical Book “Science, Innovations and Technologies in the Republic of Belarus – 2007” is issued

    You are invited to get acquainted with its short version in English.
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  • 18.02.2009

    Academician V.A. Koptyug prize competition for 2009 is announced

    National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences have announced a 2009 competition for Academician V.A. Koptyug prize. It is awarded for the best joint scientific work or series of joint scientific works within the areas of common interest defined in the agreement between the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences.
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  • 04.02.2009

    Presidents of EurAsEC (Eurasian Economic Community) member states decided to create International Center of High Technologies

    At the last meeting of the heads of EurAsEC member states in Moscow on 4 February it was decided to create International Center of High Technologies. According to the experts, the activities of the future Center should be aimed at joint development and realization of S&T programs and innovative projects that has to support creation of the EurAsEC common research area and attract a wide range of scientists and experts.
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  • 02.02.2009

    A web-portal of the International Association of Academies of Sciences is opened

    International Association of Academies of Sciences is the international non-governmental organization created in 1993 in Kiev by representatives of the national academies of sciences of 15 states of Europe and Asia with the purpose of joining efforts for decision of major scientific problems and creating new partnerships between researchers. Now its web-portal is available at www.iaas.de
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  • 23.01.2009

    For the first time Belarusian researcher is awarded with Heinrich Barkhausen international prize

    Dr. Valery Vengrinovich, head of the Laboratory of computing diagnostics, Institute of Applied Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus has won Heinrich Barkhausen international prize for results of his interdisciplinary research on using Barkhausen theory in non-destructive control and diagnostics of the upper layers of conducting materials.
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  • 23.01.2009

    In January the National Academy of Science of Belarus celebrated its 80-annivesary

    This date has been marked with several important actions, e.g. 98 young researchers and 97 PhD students have been awarded with the annual President’s fellowships. 8 prominent scientists and several leaders of the NAS have been marked with the Certificate of Honor of the National Assembly and Government of Belarus. Also, the laureates of 2008 Prizes of the NAS have been named.
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  • 18.02.2009

    Analytical Report on Science State and Development Prospects in the Republic of Belarus based on outcomes of 2007 is issued

    It generalizes the extensive data about the state of scientific and technical sphere, and also innovation activities in Belarus in 2007, reflects effectiveness of research and developments, problems and prospects of Belarusian science.
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  • 08.12.2008

    Plan of the national expositions of Belarus abroad for 2009 have been approved

    According to this Plan, Belarus will organize in 2009 15 national exhibitions and expositions in 12 countries. They should promote domestic technologies, scientific developments, goods and services on the external markets. 3 of 15 national exhibitions will be held in Russia - in Ekaterinburg, Moscow and Krasnodar. Besides, Belarus scientific exposition will be organized at the International Industrial Economic Forum “Russia United” in Nizhni Novgorod.
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  • 04.12.2008

    Belarusian scientists participate in global nuclear energy research

    Belarus is a participant of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO). Around 50 countries are part of the project’s supervising committee and Belarus is a full-fledged member.
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  • 01.11.2008

    Joint calls for 2009

    By 1 November 2008, Belarusian Republican Foundation for Fundamental Research has launched the joint calls for 2009 with United Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia, S&T Foundation of Mongolia, Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technologies, and also with the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan.
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  • 30.10.2008

    Company in Singapore to promote joint optic technology

    Belarus and ISTC plan to set up company in Singapore to promote joint optic technology.
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  • 20.10.2008 | Warsaw, Poland

    International Brokerage Event in Warsaw

    The International Brokerage Event within FP6 SSA Project "Strengthening co-operation between European Research Area and NIS – ERANIS" was held in Warsaw, Poland, on 10 October 2008. The total number of the participants exceeded 160 experts.
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  • 15.10.2008

    S&T Program "Nanotechnologies –US” approved

    The S&T Program of the Union State of Belarus and Russia "Nanotechnologies –US” for 2009-2012 was approved by the Council of Ministers of the Union State in October.
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  • 01.10.2008

    Virtual Silk Road project’s council meets in Tashkent

    The regular meeting of the council of the NATO’s Virtual Silk Road project took place on 1st October 2008 in Tashkent. The event has been organized by the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and NATO Science Committee. Specialists, experts and scholars from Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Britain, the Netherlands, Belarus, Norway, Hungary, Turkey and Armenia took part in the session. Uzbekistan telecommunications and information technologies were being intensively introduced in all spheres.
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  • 28.08.2008

    Important documents have been developed in Belarus

    In Belarus, two important legislative documents have been developed by the State Committee for Science and Technologies together with the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and other bodies of state management.
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  • 13.08.2008

    Eurasian economic club of scientists

    The purpose of the Eurasian economic club of scientists is to unite the efforts of the economic scientists and experts, as well as the public representatives in solving economic development issues, assisting and contributing to economic and social progress of the international community, creating conditions for mutual exchange of ideas, experiences, knowledge in organization and management on macro and micro levels.
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  • 31.07.2008

    WIPO World patent report: Belarus occupies 4 place in number of nationals’ patent applications

    According to 2008 edition of WIPO World patent report, Belarus has improved positions in world rankings in which inventors’ activity corresponds to GDP and expenditures for R&D. Among 69 countries of the world Belarus occupies 4 place (63,91 applications) in number of nationals’ patent applications to 1 bln USD of GDP (13 in 2005, 15,36 applications). It became the world leader in number of residents’ patent applications to 1 mln R&D expenditures (12,34 applications).
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  • 19.07.2007

    State Committee for Science and Technologies of Belarus presented Belarusian scientific and technical exposition

    On 17-19 July 2008 the State Committee for Science and Technologies of Belarus presented Belarusian scientific and technical exposition within the framework of the National Exhibition of Belarus in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
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  • 17.07.2008

    State programme for scientific support for Belarus' nuclear power engineering development needs Br9bn in 2009-2010

    In 2009-2010 around Br9 billion will be required to implement the state programme for scientific support for the development of nuclear power engineering in the Republic of Belarus, Vyacheslav Kuvshinov, Director General of the United Energy and Nuclear Research Institute Sosny, told a session of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on July 17 during the presentation of a concept of the programme.
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  • 10.07.2008

    IncoNet EECA attracts high media attention: Radion interview in Russian

    Here you will find an interview (in Russian) for Radio Station “Mir” (“The Globe”) which broadcasts in all EECA countries. The talk with Mrs. Olga Meerovskaya (Belarusian Institute of System Analysis and Science& Technology Sphere Information Support, BellSA) took place on 10 July 2008 in life broadcast, the program is called "Mirnuy Rasgovor" ("Peaceful Conversation"). The topics touched upon in this interview are: INCONet EECA project - idea, aims and partners of the project; Regional Sience & Technology Policy Dialogue Platform - planning and organization; Electronic portal - why do EECA and EU need it?
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  • 24.06.2008

    Belarus to implement 252 innovation projects in 2008

    A total of 252 innovation projects will be implemented in Belarus by the end of 2008, Prime Minister of Belarus Sergei Sidorsky said at a session of the Council of Ministers on June 24.
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  • 24.06.2008

    Belarusian-Chinese scientific and technical cooperation improves competitive ability of both countries

    Belarusian-Chinese scientific and technical cooperation contributes to improving the competitive ability of both the countries, First Vice Premier of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said in Minsk on June 24 at the opening of an exhibition timed to China Science Days in Belarus.
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  • 13.06.2008

    Sakharov International State Ecological University in Minsk opens new majors

    In the new academic year, Sakharov International State Ecological University in Minsk will offer two new majors in nuclear and radiation security and in energy-efficient technologies and energy management, Rector of the University Semen Kundas said at the international research conference “Sakharov Readings 2008: Ecological Problems of the 21st Century”.
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  • 13.06.2008

    Belarusian Justice Ministry registered the International Alferov Foundation for Education and Science Support

    The aim of this foundation is to unite intellectual, financial and organizational efforts and facilities of Russian, Belarusian and foreign legal entities and individuals in order to promote science and education.
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  • 09.06.2008

    Belarusian–Venezuelan Centre for S&T Cooperation was opened

    The Office of the Joint Belarusian – Venezuelan Centre for S&T Cooperation was opened in the National Experimental University named after S. Rodriges, Caracas, Venezuela in June 2008. Belarusian Office of the Centre which is hosted by the National Technical University in Minsk carries out its activities since 9 April, 2008. The Centre assists universities, R&D organizations, innovative and industrial companies of the two countries in developing contacts in scientific, innovation and education areas, and also in creating effective mechanisms of cooperation between the two parties within the realization of joint S&T projects. (in Russian)
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  • Belarus: S&T related documents

    By May 2008, nearly 500 legal acts on the level of the President, Council of Ministers, State Committee on Science and Technologies, National Academy of Sciences and relevant branch ministries acted. Among them the following ones could be mentioned as the most essential.
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