Date: 4 December 2024
Time:
- Hybrid Activity: 08:30 – 11:30 CET / 15:30 – 18:30 Taipei Time
- In-Person Only Activity: 12:00 – 13:00 CET
📍 Venue: Comet Meetings - Louise: Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
🌐 Virtual Access: Event Link (Available to registered participants only)
About the Event
This event, hosted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation in collaboration with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council, aims to strengthen research and innovation collaboration between the EU and Taiwan under the Horizon Europe programme. Participants will explore funding opportunities, including European Research Council (ERC) schemes, and engage in interactive discussions and networking sessions across five thematic clusters:
- Health
- Culture, Creativity, and Inclusive Society
- Digital, Industry, and Space
- Climate, Energy, and Mobility
- Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment
SmartCHANGE in the Spotlight
During the Pitching of Horizon Europe Granted Projects session (10:35 – 11:00 CET), SmartCHANGE will showcase its innovative work in e-health tool development, co-designed with its Taiwanese partner, Taipei Medical University (TMU). This presentation will highlight the value of EU-Taiwan collaboration in tackling global health challenges thanks to diverse datasets and the validation of case studies.
Agenda Highlights
08:30 – 11:30 CET | Hybrid Activity
- Welcome Remarks: Insights from EU and Taiwanese representatives.
- Horizon Europe Presentation: Opportunities for Taiwan-EU collaboration.
- Interactive Discussions: Joint exploration of strategies for strengthening technical cooperation.
- Pitching of Horizon Europe Projects: Including SmartCHANGE and its Taiwanese partnership.
- ERC Opportunities: Presentation by ERC President Maria Leptin.
12:00 – 13:00 CET | In-Person Only
- Discussion Tables: Thematic networking with experts and National Contact Points.
- Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up
Why Attend?
- Discover funding and collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe.
- Learn from successful EU-Taiwan partnerships, including SmartCHANGE.
- Engage directly with experts and peers in your field of interest.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate across borders!