carbon4pur #H2020 project

  

Turning industrial waste gases (mixed CO/CO2 streams) into intermediates for polyurethane plastics for rigid foams/building insulation and coatings.

Coronavirus: Extra EU funding for research and innovation

The Commission has mobilised another €122 million from its research and innovation programme, Horizon 2020, for urgently needed research into the coronavirus.

It's time to reimagine fashion

The European Social Innovation Competition is a challenge prize run by the European Commission across all EU countries and Horizon 2020 Associated Countries.

Improving the quality of nearly-zero energy buildings

The BIMplement project, funded under Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency, is using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to achieve a higher quality of nearly-Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB).

Sharing experiences in national energy efficiency policies

The Concerted Action on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive supported by the Horizon 2020 programme, enhances the cross-national sharing of information and experiences and makes implementation of this important European legislation more effective.

Encouraging consumers to use more efficient heating systems

The project manager of HARP - Heating Appliances Retrofit Planning – explains the objectives of the project and the support of Horizon 2020 funding to replicate it in five EU countries.

New Horizon 2020 energy efficiency projects are fighting energy poverty

Under the 2018 call of Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency, around 6 million Euros were granted to 3 innovative projects focusing on advising consumers on low-cost energy efficiency solutions, implementing practical sustainable energy measures and developing innovative energy poverty schemes across Europe.

A mobile app for skills in construction

The successful mobile app for the buildings industry, BUILD UP Skills Advisor, has been upgraded with support from Europe’s Horizon 2020 programme. The app has been connected to new e-learning modules and now covers new professions thanks to Horizon 2020 projects BUStoB and PROF-TRAC.

SEFIPA: A sustainable energy financing platform with high impact

Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency project SEFIPA ended with impressive results.

Upgrading inefficient district heating systems

Horizon 2020 projects UgradeDH and KeepWarm have made upgrading of inefficient district heating system easier. New handbooks and training courses have been produced that will help operators of existing district heating systems understand the opportunities of improved energy efficiency and a transition to a sustainable energy system.

Now open: Call for proposals for Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency

Horizon 2020 Energy Efficiency provides support for innovation through research and demonstration of more energy-efficient technologies and solutions; and market uptake measures to remove market and governance barriers by addressing financing, regulations and the improvement of skills and knowledge.

Coming up: Horizon 2020 Space Information Day

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) and the Horizon 2020 Space NCP Network (COSMOS2020plus) are jointly organising the Horizon 2020 Space Information Day in Prague, Czech Republic, on 12-13 September.

De-risking energy efficiency investments

Thanks to Horizon 2020 projects, investing in energy efficiency becomes more secure.

Helping families to invest in green homes

Project Director of SMARTER Finance for Families, explains the success of the project and emphasises the role of H2020 financial support necessary to replicate its achievements to 11 new countries.

European Commission is are looking for experts in all fields of science

Are you an expert in your field and would like to evaluate H2020 project proposals? The European Commission is are looking for experts in all fields of science, with public or private sector experience Register today!

Unique innovation to decarbonise shipping by H2020 project

One of the world's most environmentally friendly passenger ships is harnessing the wind for propulsion, cutting CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, thanks to the installation of an innovative rotor sail developed by an EU-funded project.

The cruise ferry M/S Viking Grace, operated by Åland-based shipping company Viking Line, made its first voyage equipped with the rotor sail in April 2018, travelling between Turku, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden – a route on which the wind-propulsion system is set to slash the ferry’s carbon emissions by up to 900 metric tonnes per year.

EU funded research is shaping your life and future

Each year the European Union is helping scientists, researchers and innovators from across Europe to work together. Check out this publication in order to see how EU funded research is shaping your life and future.

Cybersecurity research

New #H2020 call for proposals worth €50 million: Establishing and operating a pilot for a #Cybersecurity Competence Network to develop and implement a common Cybersecurity Research & Innovation Roadmap.