The availability of huge datasets and technology advances in Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), and fast connectivity are the enablers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) new systems and services, digital assistants, robots & drones.

This sectoral report has been prepared in the framework of the 'Advanced Technologies for Industry' (ATI) project, initiated by the European Commission, Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs and the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises....

Manufacturing is among the key driving forces of the European economy. It provides about 20% of all jobs in Europe (above 30 million) and generates a turnover of about €7 000 billion in 25 industrial sectors and over 2 million companies, dominated by SMEs. In a comprehensive manner, therefore,...

The aim of this report is to provide insights into: - Which impacts an exemplary set of technological low-carbon innovations promoted by the Innovation Fund (IF) in the fields of energy-intensive industries, renewables, Carbon Capture and Storage CCS/ Carbon Capture and Use CCU and energy...

Environmental and health impacts of PBT/vPvB substances depend on expected environmental exposure concentrations, i.e. the stock. Due to persistence, environmental exposure concentrations cannot adequately be described by pointing at current emissions or release only since the previously...

The foresight study Beyond the Horizon: foresight in support of future EU Research and Innovation Policy (BOHEMIA), aims to support the deliberations on future Commission proposals for a post-2020 Research and Innovation Framework. The BOHEMIA Delphi statements are not meant to provide a broad...

This document contains all the Annexes of the Final Report of the Study on Lessons for Ocean Energy Development: Annex I: Overview of stakeholders involved, showing an overview of all stakeholders who have contributed to the study; Annex II: Technological explanations, providing details on...

Europe has a significant ocean energy resource which could contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy system and create a new industry with export opportunities worldwide. Despite advancements in the last two decades, tapping into this resource has turned out to be a challenge. This study...

This study provides an overview of modelling activities in the context of EU environment policy and identifies opportunities for improved modelling of environmental policies. Modelling can be structured around the three thematic priorities of the 7th EAP (natural capital; resource efficient, low...

In the framework of EnTEC DG Ener requests a study on the potential of osmotic energy in the EU. Better knowing the potential of osmotic energy would inform the decision to prioritise support for medium to large scale deployment with EU funding instruments.