HORIZON 2020 FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME - THE SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR INNOVATIONS IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Maria Śmietanka PhD of NCP

The European Union Framework Programme - Horizon 2020  = the largest programme in the history of the EU  focussed on research and innovation. The programme scope covers three previously separate programs; it is designed to support research and development at the EU level. 7 years' period (2014 to 2020) is the horizon for cutting-edge research and innovations; the total of 77 028.3 million has been earmarked for the scheme. Poland still falls behind other European countries when it comes to the number of grants applications.  How to prepare application documents and what is important in the evaluation process - this was presented during the  "Horizon 2020 Framework Programme - the source of funds for innovations in energy and environment protection" seminar on - the session was chaired by Maria Śmietanka PhD of the National Focal Point.