INCOBRA - Increasing International Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation between Brazil and the European Union

This second INCOBRA webinar took place on July 13^th 2016 and focussed on the H2020 related opportunities for EU-BR STI cooperation, with a specific focus on the upcoming LCE-22-2016 call on advanced biofuels.

The event was attended by 55 participants, mainly from Brazil, interested in learning more about joint EU-Brazil calls and related funding mechanisms and conditions.

After a short introduction about INCOBRA latest developments by Chiara Davalli (EBN), the webinar built on the speeches of Elisa Natola (CONFAP), and Sergio Robles Reis Queiroz (FAPESP).

Presentation 1: Upcoming H2020 opportunities for EU-BR STI Cooperation: a focus on LCE-22-2016 call, Chiara Davalli

This introductory session outlined the upcoming novelties from INCOBRA project, namely:

• INCOBRA open consultation
• INCOBRA website, including the helpdesk service and the dedicated Stakeholders area hosting a repository of R&I actors in Brazil and Europe, and enabling direct interaction among them

Presentation 2: Promoting Brazilian Participation to Horizon 2020, Elisa Natola

The expert provided an overview on the conditions for the participation of Brazilian organizations in H2020 call funded through Brazilian sources:

• Co-financing Brazilian participation to H2020
• Participation within the Biofuels Coordinated Call

Presentation 3: International Cooperation with Brazil on advanced lignocellulosic biofuels, Sergio Robles Reis Queiroz

The expert presented:

• The specific objectives of the Call
• Terms and Conditions from both sides
• Overview of the coordinated Call procedure (including evaluation and timetable)
• Key issues to consider when preparing a proposal for this call

If you are interested in learning more about INCOBRA Webinar #2 have a look to the webinar recordings:

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