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Sustainable Market Actors for Responsible Trade (SMART)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

This Project aims to address an increasingly pressing global challenge: How to achieve the EU’s development goals and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, while meeting the global target of staying within two degrees global warming and avoid transgressing other planetary boundaries.EU policies must align with sustainable development goals (Article 11 TFEU). The impacts of climate change and glo ...
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...Among them, freight carriers and shippers are interested in minimizing freight logistics costs in order to maximize their profits, while maintaining a competitive level of service to their customers. City administrators and residents are oriented towards a decrease in traffic congestion, social costs and environmental nuisances, even though they are often direct beneficiaries of high quality deliv ...
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A seamless interaction with the public administration (PA) is crucial to make the daily activities of companies and citizens more effective and efficient, saving time and money in the management of administrative processes. In particular, online public services have an enormous potential for reducing the administrative burden of companies and citizens, as well as for creating saving opportunities ...
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... which attributes to increased urban pollution and CO2. Hold-ups to business or freight vehicles amounts to €1.5bn annually.Mobility generates huge amounts of data thought thousands of sensors, city cameras, and connected cars, as well as millions of citizens connected through their mobile devices. If properly managed, this data can be used to understand, optimise and manage mobility and make it m ...
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Make: Learn: Share: Europe

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

... across a number of European Cities and Institutions by building upon and utilising the physical and intellectual infrastructure available from previous European funded programmes.The members of each city based consortium will feature representation from• Local Government• Learning Institutions • Locally based businesses from the Creative and Digital Sector The aspiration is to create a large sca ...
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ICT guides

Start date: Dec 7, 2015, End date: Sep 6, 2018,

...n towards entering into tertiary education in the target group through formative assessment, in-depth interviews and focus groups. Citizens over 65 impact assessment - Increased capacity to use smart tablets, will be assessed through focus groups methodology - Increased sense of capacity to handle modern technology and sense of access to public services and information, will be assessed through fo ...
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FOOTBALL COACHES+ III

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: May 31, 2018,

The Royal Spanish Football Association Foundation (FRFEF) is the applicant organization and coordinates the CONSORTIUM, created "ad hoc" to participate in ERASMUS +. MOBILITY FOOTBALL COACHES + III is a project designed within the framework of the Internationalization Strategy. It follows the preceding projects FC+I and FC+II, approved and in development, aimed at the mobility of students and staf ...
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INdependent LIving support Functions for the Elderly (IN LIFE)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

The number of elderly living with cognitive impairment is growing rapidly due to increasing life expectancy. The percentage of those who live alone depends upon the condition (i.e. roughly 30% of those diagnosed with dementia) but the majority would like to live in their own home or with family, provided that it is safe, comfortable, and cost effective. IN LIFE aims to prolong and support independ ...
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QT21: Quality Translation 21 (QT21)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

A European Digital Single Market free of barriers, including language barriers, is a stated EU objective to be achieved by 2020. The findings of the META-NET Language White Papers show that currently only 3 of the EU-27 languages enjoy moderate to good support by our machine translation technologies, with either weak (at best fragmentary) or no support for the vast majority of the EU-27 languages. ...
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Cloud and Internet Services with Open Source Software for SMEs

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...plement the project along because all partners are currently promoting initiatives to improve employment and are involved in the development and dissemination of open source software. The Sheffield City Council training center RedTape of United Kingdom is a specialist and leader in the implementation of projects to improve job training aim to groups at risk of exclusion, using ICT tools. It also h ...
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ICT Challenges in Learning Mobility

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

... promoted by the proposal, and with which SCF and the Consortium have already consolidated or are consolidating a relationship of "mutual trust “ which can ensure sustainability policies and reciprocity of learning mobility.
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Reflekterande team

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2017,

Background: Sjumilaskolan with its 500 pupils and 70 staff is a school located in a socially challenged area (Norra Biskopsgården, Gothenburg). Almost all children in Sjumilaskolan have a different mother tongue than Swedish. In North Biskopsgården there is high unemployment, concern with violence, drugs and gang crime and low achievement in school. In recent years, the unrest in the region has in ...
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...ities and organizations in taking informed and timely decisions when tackling real world events. Application domains will cover the intelligent management in urban settings with a particular focus on city-wide events management as well as water management, specifically monitoring and reacting to widespread floods. EPPICS will provide the technological and methodological framework for the capturing ...
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EXPloiting Empirical appRoaches to Translation (EXPERT)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

Automatic translation is an undeniable need in a globalized world where communication using several languages becomes increasingly more relevant. Translation Memory (TM) and Machine Translation (MT) systems are the two most elaborate technologies to support human translation. Recent developments in the area of Example-based and Statistical Machine Translation (EBMT and SMT), in particular, have sh ...
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Smart CO2 Transformation (SCOT)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

...transportation fuels, basic chemicals, and building materials;- increase the use of renewable energies from intermittent sources (e.g. solar, photovoltaic, or wind) by providing a solution for electricity storage, via the conversion of CO2 into gaseous or liquid fuels in periods where potential production exceeds demand on the grid and would otherwise be wasted.SCOT is the first ever European init ...
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Background of the projects/project goals: For the last years, the overall aim of the projects basically remained the same: The Hansa Berufskolleg Unna aims at involving the European Dimension into vocational qualification. Since 2011 the Hansa Berufskolleg Unna has been allowed to carry the title 'European school' and firmly fixed the European Idea within the school's main programme and has to und ...
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Towards a MultiLingual Data and Services infrastructure (MLi)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

This proposal answers EC invitation (Objective 4.1 d) to provide the "foundations of a scalable platform for the joint development/enhancement and hosting of (multi-) language data sets, processing tools and basic services... The aim is to create over time a comprehensive online repository...underpinning research, technology transfer and industrial development efforts." Language Technology (LT) re ...
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...e, Recreation, and Hospitality (CCCRH) sectors, using uniqueness of place as a binding force and overcoming barriers to regional and transnational collaboration.Innovation; Online Green City Tool PORTICO; The project stimulates urban development in historic cities by linking the knowledge economy to the experience economy, developing and testing new techniques and carrying out unconventional urban ...
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VALUEADDED (VALUE+)

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

...ed which cross-sector strategies consistently sustain stakeholder engagement. A collaborative report examines how long-term management is delivered via enterprise partnerships and community capacity building projects. The results of this study will lead to wide reaching behavioural change among project partners, with implications for the management of green investments across North West Europe.
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...ilot June 2013Groningen NL Pilot June 2013Assen NL Pilot June 2013UdN DE Pilot June 2013Empty Shops DE Pilot MkII June 2013Empty Shops DE Pilot MkI June 2013Cultural Warehouse DE Pilot June 2013River City SE June 2013Linnestaden SE Pilot June 2013Gamlestaden SE Pilot June 2013Boiler Building DK Pilot June 2013Valby DK Pilot June 2013St Kjeld DK Pilot June 2013Smedetoften DK Pilot June 2013Dudzeels ...
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Fieldlab Sport Innovation & Stimulation (PRO-FIT)

Start date: Sep 24, 2009, End date: Dec 29, 2014,

...efore. sports and play are business: in 2006 there was a €45 billion turnover on sport products and equipment alone. However. the potential of the sector is still underexploited. Its innovation capacity is limited. which is related to the complexity of the stakeholders network involved: the sector consists mainly of small SMEs. and has to operate in a complex public-private context. Facilities th ...
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Explore Europe

Start date: Aug 29, 2014, End date: Nov 21, 2014,

This application aims at the integration of the European dimension in vocational training. Since 2011, the Hansa Berufskolleg has been entitled ' European School ' and firmly established the European guiding principle in the school program and all types of curricula. This becomes especially evident in the close co-operation with the local training companies which mainly act on the international ma ...
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Internet of Energy for Electric Mobility (IoE)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2014,

...ogies, algorithms, and software. The IoE will implement the real time interface between the power network/grid and the Internet. The grid will increasingly rely on smaller, locally distributed electricity generators and storage systems that are based on plug & play principles. Power network devices and loads at the edge (such as electrical vehicles, buildings, electric devices, and home appliances ...
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Knowledge Helper for Medical and Other Information users (KHRESMOI)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

Description Collect and make sense of biomedical information, then makes it freely and easily available in several languagesKHRESMOI aims to develop a multi-lingual multi-modal search and access system for biomedical information and documents. This will be achieved by:- Effective automated information extraction from biomedical documents, ...
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The support action will prepare the grounds for a new type of collaborative MT research dedicated to overcoming existing quality barriers. QTLaunchPad will assemble and provide needed data and tools in-cluding specialised translation corpora, test suites and tools for quality assessment, create a shared quality metrics for human and machine translation, improve automatic translation quality estima ...
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Low Emission Gas Turbine Technology for Hydrogen-rich Syngas (H2-IGCC)

Start date: Nov 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2014,

The overall objective of this project is to provide and demonstrate technical solutions which will allow the use of state-of-the-art highly efficient, reliable gas turbines in the next generation of IGCC plants, suitable for combusting undiluted hydrogen-rich syngas derived from a pre-combustion CO2 capture process, with high fuel flexibility. The recognised challenge is to operate a stable and co ...
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The Pathway to Inquiry Based Science Teaching (Pathway)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

"Following the recommendations of the ""Science Education Now: A renewed Pedagogy for the Future of Europe"" report, the Pathway Supporting Action is bringing together experts in the field of science education research and teachers´ communities, scientists and researchers involved in pioneering scientific research, policy makers and curriculum developers to promote the effective widespread use of ...
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...mpanies. developers. insurance companies). 2. Avoidance: To limit flood damage and ease recovery by planning and adapting buildings. infrastructure. surfaces and economic activities and building capacity in individuals and institutions to become more resilient 3. Alleviation: To reduce flood risk by implementing physical. technical. non-structural and procedural measures for the management of wa ...
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Chronic diseases represent for healthcare systems the heaviest cost burden. Aside from the social costs in terms of suffering, they account for 70% on European average of public healthcare systems in the EU. A plethora of ICT based applications have been developed in the last years, allowing to tackle at least partially problems related to specific pathologies. However, even advanced experiences h ...
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"The objective of POLLUX is to develop a distributed real time embedded systems platform for next generation electric vehicles, by using a component and programming-based design methodology. Reference designs and embedded systems architectures for high efficiency innovative mechatronics systems will be addressed with regard to requirements on composability, networking, security, robustness, diagno ...
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Open Source software usage by European Public Administrations (OSEPA)

Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,

FOSS represents a potential of significant competitiveness gains of its adopters, both for public administrations as well as citizens and companies. As a result, it is of vital importance to examine how and whether appropriate public policies can alleviate barriers and inhibitors rendering the potential benefits of FOSS actual ones and enhancing the competitiveness of European economies.Public adm ...
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...es, best practices, and transferring them between the more advanced and less experienced cities and regions throughout Europe. This cooperation aims at stimulating new approaches and understanding in city and regional administrations of engaging with citizens and developing citizen-centred eServices. The project will involve decision- and policy-makers, demonstrate benefits of the eGovernment and ...
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North Sea Skills Integration and New Technologies (SKINT)

Start date: Sep 30, 2008, End date: Sep 30, 2012,

... for online training courses, including an effective web-communication tool.DocumentsCase study HeuckenlockCase study J4M8Case study BryggenCase study Gartloch HospitalWaterTown - a computer game for city water plannersUrban green-blue grids for sustainable and dynamic citiesSKINT, from conception to resultsSKINT project posterWater Town, a simulation tool for flood managementFlyer SKINT Student S ...
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Making Places Profitable - Public and Private Open Spaces (MP4)

Start date: Aug 31, 2008, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

...Steilshoop HamburgCase Study: Interbestuurlijk Plattelandsoverleg/Intergovernmental Rural DialogueCase Study: Highways and Green Spaces TelfordCase Study: Hailes Quarry Park EdinburghCase Study: HafenCity HamburgCase Study: Green EstateCase Study: Neighbourhood LenzsiedlungCase Study Summary: Neighbourhood LenzsiedlungCase Study: CraigmillarCase Study Summary: CraigmillarCase Study: The BID Experi ...
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Valuing Attractive Landscapes in the Urban Economy (VALUE)

Start date: Jun 30, 2008, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

AIM: To demonstrate the economic value of green infrastructure at the city/region scale and to show how to target green investments to maximise competitive benefits to communities throughout NWE. Green infrastructure* is a valuable part of our urban economy. However. as urbanisation increases throughout NWE. public and private greenspaces are being lost to housing and commercial developments. A ...
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Recent flooding has demonstrated the vulnerability of North Sea Region. Municipalities have an urgent need to reduce flood risk, but lack a framework and the resources. The overarching aim of MARE is to enable widespread implementation of local adaptive measures that mitigate flood risk. The project is focusing on developing a transnational methodology to implement urban Flood Risk Management (FRM ...
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Description Novel techniques for generating different layers of intelligenceWeKnowIt aims to develop techniques for exploiting multiple layers of intelligence from user-contributed content, which together constitute Collective Intelligence. The project will provide technology able to support a paradigm shift, establishing a foundation for ...
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Housing Praxis for Urban Sustainability (HOPUS)

Start date: Aug 20, 2008, End date: Apr 19, 2010,

Design coding for sustainable housing stock (governance for the implementation of design coding; quality standards for urban and architectural design, etc.) Achievements: Documents/reports:Good Green Safe Affordable Housing28/01/2015Housing for Europe23/01/2015Hopus Fin ...
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CSI - Creating a Setting for Investment (CSI)

Start date: Jan 5, 2003, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

The objective of this 6.2 M euro project is to look at how environmental improvements can make metropolitan areas more attractive for investment, with knock on benefits for sustainable development across NW Europe. The four project partners, all regions at different stages of recovery from industrial decline, aim to address issues such as urban sprawl and the unequal competition between metropolit ...
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EUROPEAN NETWORK OF CITY-REGION COMPETITIVENESS (COMPETE)

Start date: Sep 30, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

...ence about the economic relationship between cities and their regions. This means that urban and regional planners have little experience to draw on when deciding how best to drive competitiveness in city regions. The COMPETE network focuses on enabling cities to fulfil their potential as drivers of urban renaissance and as critical economic assets in their regions. Its main purpose is to allow a ...
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