ERA-Can Plus Canadian-EU research collaboration

Seven European and Canadian organization have launched an initiative to raise awareness in Canada about collaborative research opportunities between the two jurisdictions. ERA-Can Plus will publicize the opportunities through policy dialogue, research exchanges and information sharing. The initiative is occurring as the EU launches its Eighth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation — a CDN$92-billion, seven-year funding envelope known as Horizon 2020. The Canadian organizations participating in ERA-Can Plus are the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development and the Public Policy Forum….