The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC), a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world’s most powerful neutron source. Our vision is to build and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source, enabling scientific breakthroughs in research related to materials, energy, health and the environment, and addressing some of the most important societal challenges of our time.

The Centre for Social Sciences (Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre of Excellence) is a research institution where 200 Hungarian and international researchers engage in exploratory and innovative national and international research projects in the Social Sciences. Founded by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and part of the Eötvös Loránd Research Network, the Centre’s charter established its freedom to research without political influence. Comprising four institutes—Political Science, Minority Studies, Legal Studies, Sociology, and other research units—, the Centre has greatly contributed to understanding and addressing far-reaching societal issues that pertain to Hungarian and European societies.The Centre’s research activities focus on sociology, political science, computational social science, network science, minority studies, and law. Researchers take an interdisciplinary approach in their scientific work. The Centre’s main goals are to extend the quality of Hungarian research to Europe and beyond, to take a prominent regional lead in social science research, and to serve as a point of scientific reference in Hungary. The Centre currently operates over 70 local and international research projects, it manages an open access repository for research data, and provides consultations for its researchers on GDPR and data management.Publishing six journals—two of them ranked by SCOPUS—, the Centre’s ambition has also been to expand its international publication portfolio in highly ranked international journals and publishing companies. A state-of-the-art research performance evaluating system has been used since 2013 with a focus on internal publications. Between 2017 and 2018, the efforts led to a 50% increase in the number of published works. Researchers at the Centre have actively engaged in international projects with EU’s H2020 research funding scheme. The Centre has worked on managing and participating in several of these projects. In 2018, the H2020 Research and Innovation Action project proposal DEMOS, which the Centre coordinates, won a €3 million grant from the European Commission. The Centre acts as work package and task leader of several ongoing H2020 projects such as BRIDGES, OPTED, RED-WELL, ESS-SUSTAIN-2, and RURALIZATION. The Centre also took part in a variety of other H2020 and FP7 projects (such as MIME, MOPACT, FAMILIES & SOCIETIES), COST actions, and Visegrad grants.A professional research administration team constantly sharpens its expertise in proposal writing, research communication and impact, and management of international grants. Besides receiving domestic and international training, the members of the Centre’s administration play active roles in international research management networks, such as EARMA and BESTPRAC.

Brussels National Contact Point (NCP Brussels) is a regional initiative whose aim is to help companies, universities, research centres, and other stakeholders of the Brussels Capital Region to access EU funding for Research and Innovation.hub.brussels has been nominated by the Brussels Capital Region to deliver the services of National Contact Point. Today, it hosts the NCP Brussels team.NCP Brussels is an active member of several thematic NCP networks gathering major EU National Contact Points on Horizon Europe. We can facilitate access of Brussels-based stakeholders to the services provided by these networks.NCP Brussels is trained and informed by the European Commission on upcoming topics and events, legal and financial matters. Under Horizon Europe, we cover all parts of the programme except the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie-Slodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) under the 1st pillar.We work in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Brussels and Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. Do not hesitate to watch our video in the media section to discover our services and understand better our collaboration.  Enterprise Europe Network - Brussels -  aide les entreprises européennes à innover et à s’internationaliser.Le réseau est présent dans plus de 60 pays à travers le monde. Il regroupe 3000 experts de plus de 600 organisations membres.Vous voulez innover ? Vous voulez vous développer à l’international ?Les experts d’Enterprise Europe Network Brussels fournissent:– du conseil et des services pour se développer à l’international et faire face aux défis du marché unique– aide à trouver des partenaires– et donne du support pour l’innovationLes sociétés bruxelloises peuvent contacter les experts d’Enterprise Europe Network Brussels chez hub.brussels et à la Chambre de Commerce de Bruxelles. 

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) bans nuclear explosions by everyone, everywhere: on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater and underground.It makes it very difficult for countries to develop nuclear bombs for the first time, or for countries that already have them, to make more powerful bombs. It also prevents the huge damage caused by radioactivity from nuclear explosions to humans, animals and plants.Over 2000 nuclear tests were carried out between 1945 and 1996, when the CTBT opened for signature: by the United States (1000+), the Soviet Union (700+), France (200+), the United Kingdom and China (45 each). Three countries have broken the de facto moratorium and tested nuclear weapons since 1996: India and Pakistan in 1998, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in 2006, 2009, 2013 and 2016.Many attempts were made during the Cold War to negotiate a comprehensive test ban, but it was only in the 1990s that the Treaty became a reality. The CTBT was negotiated in Geneva between 1994 and 1996. One hundred and eighty three countries have signed the Treaty, of which 164 have also ratified it, including three of the nuclear weapon States: France, the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom. But 44 specific nuclear technology holder countries must sign and ratify before the CTBT can enter into force. Of these, eight are still missing: China, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan and the USA. India, North Korea and Pakistan have yet to sign the CTBT. The last Annex 2 State to ratify the Treaty was Indonesia on 6 February 2012.

As the European Commission's science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre's mission is to support EU policies with independent evidence throughout the whole policy cycle. Its work has a direct impact on the lives of citizens by contributing with its research outcomes to a healthy and safe environment, secure energy supplies, sustainable mobility and consumer health and safety. The JRC draws on over 50 years of scientific experience and continually builds its expertise.  Located across five different countries, the JRC hosts specialist laboratories and unique research facilities and is home to thousands of scientists working to support EU policy. While most of our scientific work serves the policy Directorates-General of the European Commission, we address key societal challenges while stimulating innovation and developing new methods, tools and standards. We share know-how with the Member States, the scientific community and international partners. The JRC collaborates with over a thousand organisations worldwide whose scientists have access to many JRC facilities through various collaboration agreements. The JRC is a key player in supporting successful investment in knowledge and innovation foreseen by the Horizon 2020 Work Programme, the EU’s programme for research and innovation. Horizon 2020 sets out the overall objective for the JRC non-nuclear work as follows: to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support to Union policies, while flexibly responding to new policy demands. The JRC contributes to the overall objective of Horizon 2020 with its long-standing scientific expertise, modelling capacity, foresight studies; work on standards, infrastructure and e-infrastructures. The JRC's nuclear work, funded by the EURATOM Research and Training Programme, has as its objective the pursuit of research, knowledge management and training activities with an emphasis on nuclear safety and security; thus we contribute to the transition to a carbon-free economy in a safe, efficient and secure way.

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The EESC is a unique forum for consultation, dialogue and consensus between representatives from all the different sectors of "organised civil society", including employers, trade unions and groups such as professional and community associations, youth organisations, women's groups, consumers, environmental campaigners.The EESC has always been an integral part of the EU: it was set up in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome, to advise EU decision-makers and ensure that ordinary people across the continent have a say in Europe

The Italian Trade Commission (ICE) is the Government agency whose overall aim is to increase the international competitiveness of Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). ICE provides technical assistance and information to Italian industry and its partners.The ICE office in Brussels monitors EU-funded programmes on a continuous basis. Information forwarded to Italian SME's includes details of current EU strategies, aid programmes, projects and calls for proposals and tenders.In addition, the Brussels office, on the basis of a network of European institutional contacts (Permanent Representations of Member States to the EU, European Trade Promotion Organisations' offices in Brussels) is formulating initiatives to assist Italian consultancy companies in developing their networking with regard to future participation in international tenders.

P.A.R. Ltd, i.e. Business Academy Rijeka (Croatian abbreviation: PAR) was founded in 2007 with the goal of developing top educational programs and business consulting based on experience, realistic appreciations of economic needs and continuous searches for new professional and scientific innovations and trends. PAR has become known for initiating new ideas that respond to the market as well as providing professional knowledge and skills in the field of business management. This is done with the help of qualified faculty who have experience in organizing educational seminars and mediating applications for international higher education institutions. These efforts are evident in client satisfaction and are confirmed through successful realization of major international projects and conferences recognized worldwide, e.g. PILC (PAR Intenational Ladership Conference) and SenZations Summer School.

Die Vertretung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen bei der Europäischen Union ist eine Auslandsdienststelle der Staatskanzlei unter Verantwortung der Ministerin für Bundesangelegenheiten, Europa und Medien, Dr. Angelica Schwall-Düren.Informieren, artikulieren, repräsentieren

The Embassy of Italy in Brussels has the major goal of strengthening the relations between the Italian and Belgium from the political, economic and social point of view. The Embassy plays a pivotal role in the promotion of Italy as one of the most important actors of the European scenario.

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) is a public limited company (naamloze vennootschap) whose day-to-day policy rests with the Governing Board. Being an NV, DNB has a Supervisory Board (Raad van Commissarissen). In addition, there is an advisory body called the Bank Council (Bankraad).

J'innove en Nord-Pas de Calais est le réseau régional des acteurs de l'innovation et de la valorisation de la recherche. Il fédère sur l

DLR is Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, transportation and energy is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures.The Institute of Communications and Navigation develops and investigates new systems and methods for radio transmission and positioning. These are widely used in broadcasting multimedia contents as well as for internet connection of satellites, airplanes and remote areas. In the field of high rate data communications between satellite and ground the Institute works on optical free-space transmission methods.In satellite navigation the Institute puts emphasis on safety-critical applications, which require a reliable positioning and timing information, and on positioning in urban canyons and indoors.

Ibero-American Platform on Knowledge, Technology Transfer and Innovation

The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) is the leading authority on illicit drugs in the European Union. The Lisbon-based agency provides independent, scientific evidence and analysis on all aspects of this constantly changing threat to individual lives and wider society. Its work contributes to EU and national policies to protect Europe’s citizens from drug-related harms. Inaugurated in Lisbon in 1995, it is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies.

At Connecting Group, we link people in business through senior executive strategic meetings and events. Our cross-industry and industry specific events are designed for you, leading professionals, eager to share and further develop your expertise and business strategies. Being part of our business network will accelerate your time-to-market, and achieve outstanding results within your organisation and with your key partners. Our unique and innovative events will provide you with a different experience!

 Reseracher at the Complex System Institute of the National Research Council (ISC-CNR)

The City of Eindhoven is a local authority in the Netherlands. Apart from the regular competences in the field of economic, social, environmental, mobility, public safety and other policies, Eindhoven has the ambition to be a economically strong region focusing on leadership in technology and innovation. The City strongly focuses on creating supportive structures in the domains of labour market, technology development and business development. To this end, Eindhoven has established the Brainport Foundation, a triple helix structure involving also the knowledge sector and private enterprise.As the fifth largest city and the generally recognised centre of innovation in the Netherlands, Eindhoven has an important capacity to influence key national and regional policies. With Brainport, the city and region have also created a vehicle that is proving its strength in successfully influencing national policy agendas on innovation, manufacturing industry and S&T related subjects.Through its unique triple helix organisation, Brainport Eindhoven also is able to match the policy objectives with the specific wishes and the needs of the knowledge and private sectors in the region. Eindhoven, partly through the Brainport structure, has ample experience in developing market driven platforms and structures that help companies, gain innovative edge and competitive strengths.

The EIB is the long-term financing institution of the European Union and its mission is to help implement the EU's policy objectives by financing sound business projects. The Bank operates on a "not for profit maximising" basis and borrows on the capital markets to finance these projects. It works in the framework of a rolling three-year operational plan, approved by its Board of Directors and updated every year.Our Mission is to further the objectives of the European Union by making long-term finance available for sound investment.

CEMEF, Centre for Material Forming, is a leading research centre in the field of material forming. Research lab. of MINES ParisTech, it was created in 1974, associated with CNRS since 1979. It is located in the Sophia Antipolis science park, on the French Riviera. It develops global approaches in materials forming (physics, physical chemistry, mechanics, thermics, modelling, numerical simulation). It combines top-level research, education & Industry cooperation.

Gh.Zane Institute of Economic and Social Researches in Jassy represents an institute of research which actives under the Romanian Academy, Jassy branch, and which develops and runs programmes of economic, philosophical, psychological, pedagogical, sociological and juridical interest. ROMANIAN ACADEMY, BRANCH OF IAŞI, INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCHES “GH. ZANE” IAŞI COUNTY COUNCIL SIRET-PRUT-PRUT  EUROREGION ASSOCIATION AGER - BRANCH OF IAŞI STATE UNIVERSITY  "AL. RUSSO "BĂLŢI, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA TRADE CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY, CHIŞINĂU, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Walloon agricultural research centre

Gijon Convention Bureau offers: knowledge of our city and its resources; easy prompt contact with associated companies to make your meeting a success; fluent communication with the city's entities and institutions; impartiality and rigour of a non-profit body interested in the success of your meeting; years of experience dealing with the needs of the most varied meetings.

State-owned Organisation in charge of R&D, quality assessment and information dissemination in the filed of Buildings

INCSMPS - the Romanian national scientific research institute on labour and social protection has as main thematic fields: forecasting, strategies, modelling; demography, migration; labour market, motivation, productivity; social indicators, social insurance&assistance; labour & social protection legislation. For 25 years, INCSMPS has performed scientific research activities supporting Romania’s efforts to create and develop a sustainable economy, based on modern, European principles. The quality of the researchers’ work, efforts and involvement contributed to the national sectorial policies design and national&international institute's recognition. INCSMPS has organized many scientific events; most of them announced in EU Agenda also: 2006 - “SECURITY THROUGH DIVERSITY”; 2007 - “YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT PARADOX”; 2008 -"FLEXIBILITY AND SECURITY ON  THE ROMANIAN LABOUR MARKET"; 2009 -MuPSoc 2009 "EFFECTS OF ECONOMIC CRISIS ON THE LABOUR MARKETS.PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY"; 2010 -"INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE R&D SYSTEM AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE" and the 20-th and the 25-th anniversary conference.

Our mission EIPA was created in 1981 on the occasion of the first European Council held in Maastricht, and is supported by the EU Member States and the European Commission. Our core mission is to provide high quality training courses to develop the capacities of professionals, national and regional public administrations dealing with EU affairs, as well as the European Institutions. We offer long-standing expertise combined with problem- and practice-based teaching modules. We have been awarded four times the Framework Contract and offer and host many contract activities. At EIPA you benefit from our close ties with the European Commission, EU institutions and the different Member States. Training Centres We offer a broad range of high-quality training courses, from seminars to e-learning and tailor-made courses. Our training courses take place in our headquarters in Maastricht, an important hub of European dialogue, or in our training centre in Luxembourg. Do you want to change the date, location or programme of a course? Request a tailor-made course to meet the needs of your organisation or institute. What sets us apart? The variety of our training courses are perfect to integrate into the demanding schedules of busy professionals. They are designed to help you find your way through EU processes and policies, whilst strengthening your capacity to perform effectively in this area. Moreover, they take place in a European environment. You benefit directly from the views and best practices from participants from a wide variety of countries and sectors: a great opportunity to network!

CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service, offers a gateway to the Seventh Framework Programme, with news, upcoming events, guidance and frequently asked questions to assist users to understand what FP7 is, who can participate in it and who takes decisions on the allocation of the budget to the research projects that will be funded. CORDIS is a free service provided by the Publications Office of the EU (publications.europa.eu).

The European Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration in the EU institutions and bodies. Any EU citizen, company or association in a Member State can lodge a complaint. The Ombudsman offers fast, flexible and free means of solving problems with the EU administration.

Regional representation/liaison office in Brussels