Press Release: Water innovation in action: €50 million for new research projects

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Series Details IP/14/39 (21.01.14)
Publication Date 21/01/2014
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The European Commission on 21 January 2014 approved 11 new projects for EU research funding, aiming to promote innovative solutions for water-related challenges. The projects involve 179 partners from research organisations and private companies (including more than 70 SMEs), across 19 European countries. Biotechnology to treat heavy metal pollution in waste water; new 'Aquaponic' systems combining aquaculture and hydroponics in agricultural production; smarter management of water distribution networks. are just three out of the 11 approved projects.

The 11 new projects will be presented at a one-day information event on water research under Horizon 2020 on 24 January 2014 in Brussels.

Source Link http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-39_en.htm
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European Commission: RAPID: Memo, MEMO/14/34: Water innovation in action: €50 million for new research projects http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-34_en.pdf

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