Consulta Europa, as a partner of the TWINNEDbySTARS project, is pleased to invite small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime tourism sector in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Martinique to participate in our upcoming co-creation workshops. These workshops are designed to foster innovation, sustainable development and collaboration in the field of maritime tourism. […]
On July 30, 2024, the European Commission adopted an amendment to Decision C (2020) 7115, which authorises the use of unit costs for personnel costs. This amendment specifically targets owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and beneficiaries, such as natural persons, who do not receive a salary for work they personally carry out under […]
The EXPER (Excellent Peripheries for a Strong European Research Area) Summer School, held from July 17 to 19 at the NEXO Building of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), concluded with great success, leaving a significant impact on attendees and the research community. Over three intensive days, more than 90 participants, including […]
Gran Canaria, Spain. On June 4 and 11, Consulta Europa successfully conducted two training sessions as part of the course “Training in the Development and Management of European Projects.” Organised by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) in collaboration with the European Projects Office of the Canary Islands Foundation for Science and […]
In the face of climate change, insular regions are on the frontline, grappling with unprecedented impacts on their fragile ecosystems, rich in endemic species critical to global biodiversity. However, amidst these challenges, opportunities arise to strengthen these territories through tangible Nature-based Solutions and regional climate adaptation strategies. Shedding light on these pathways, Consulta Europa […]
On May 7th, a milestone in the fight against discrimination within the European Union occurred as the Council formally adopted two directives aimed at enhancing the role and effectiveness of equality bodies across member states. Equality bodies, established to promote equal treatment, combat discrimination, and aid victims, will see their capabilities significantly bolstered under the […]
Attention young Europeans, lovers of the cosmos and seekers of stellar knowledge: TWINNEDbySTARS is pleased to announce the upcoming ‘Stellar Tour’ event! This exciting journey is designed especially for you. Join us on 16 May for an unforgettable experience through the outermost regions, where we will explore the constellations, fascinating mythologies and astronomical curiosities that […]
Yesterday, Gran Canaria, Spain, marked a successful celebration of the International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), emphasising the crucial need to bridge the gender gap in the tech sector. The event, organised by the ATHENA Project and the Department of Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture of the Government of the Canary […]
The Erasmus+ Care4Youth Project consortium meeting held in Palermo, Italy, from April 9th to April 11th, convened stakeholders from across Europe for a dynamic exchange of ideas and best practices. Highlights of the event included focused working sessions on project management during the first day, with partners from Serbia, Spain, and Italy presenting comprehensive national […]
The 2nd Eurocluster IKAT call for SMEs engaged in coastal and maritime tourism is now open, welcoming applications until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 16:00 Canary Islands time. The initiative encourages robust participation from Canarian enterprises. Targeting SMEs involved in nautical and coastal tourism, the call aims to fund services for these businesses through pre-identified […]
We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent webinar, that focused on introducing technical and financial information for the 1st Call of Proposals’ Final Phase of the BESTLIFE2030 Programme! Held on 4 April 2024, this event saw enthusiastic participation from project representatives selected for the full phase, from the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. […]
This Wednesday, March 13, members of the Consortium of the European AquaWind project, coordinated by the Ministry of Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture, through the Canary Islands Agency of Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI), visited the W2Power prototype at the ASTICAN facilities. Present at the visit were Germán Suárez, president of ASTICAN and president […]
On March 6, 2024, the final conference of our Horizon Europe IDEAHL “EU Digital Health Literacy Strategy” project took place at the European Parliament in Brussels. At the conference, the outcomes of the project were discussed, emphasising the impact of digital education on the promotion of healthier and more active lifestyles among citizens across Europe. […]
Embarking on a Journey of Collaboration, Innovation, and Real-world Impact In the realm of Horizon Europe, the multi-actor approach (MAA) stands as a beacon of collaborative innovation, a methodology where diverse stakeholders unite to co-create solutions addressing the genuine needs and challenges faced by farmers, foresters, and rural communities. This paradigm shift towards a more […]
We would like to call on all enthusiasts, explorers and companies to join our TWINNEDbySTARS project, an initiative that aims to transform maritime tourism in the Outermost Regions (ORs). Driven by the desire to conserve marine biodiversity, preserve cultural heritage and develop marine astro-tourism, this project has the potential to turn these areas into sustainable […]