Description
ICT 2015 – Innovate, Connect, Transform offers to 40 of the most outstanding students, researchers and innovators from a country and university entitled to receive EU funding within the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, the opportunity to:
- participate in the conference and join the debates in ICT of specific interest to the young generation;
- join the networking sessions and talk with ICT enthusiasts coming from research, politics, industry, start-ups, investors, and academia;
- conduct interviews and communicate with the world through social media;
- discover what Europe does to boost innovation, and play an important role in selecting and awarding the best exhibition stands.
- facilitated exchanges and mentoring meetings with experienced researchers, policymakers and entrepreneurs;
- demonstration of ongoing ICT research projects, initiatives and activities;
- online and remote engagement via the ICT2015 online platform, Twitter and the network of young students, researchers and innovators;
Eligibility
- Age: up to 30 years old;
- Be a national of an EU Member State or one of the associated countries of the Horizon 2020 programme;
- Have at least secondary school level (if young innovator);
- Be enrolled at a university/research institute based in the EU or one of the associated countries and/or a strong interest in ICT;
- Good command/proficient in spoken and written English;
Costs
The European Commission will cover the travel and accommodation costs (flights or train tickets within Europe and accommodation in a nearby hotel) for the chosen participants. Entrance, food and drinks at the event are free.
Deadline: 31 May 2015
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