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Barcelona Science and Universities launches a new call for subsidies for young and emerging research projects for the year 2022
Science. The basis of the call have been published in a public information period of 20 working days, and the applications period will be open from August until September.
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Real-time people-flow analysis to move towards sustainable tourism in the Eixample district
The project from the company Affluences that analyses real-time people flows in public spaces wins the challenge launched by Digital Future Society and Barcelona City Council. The project from the company Affluences that analyses...
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Call for projects and research papers for the Culturopolis conference
Culture. The selected proposals will be presented in sessions on good practices and in an academic conference, respectively.
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A thousand people take part in the citizen process for the sustainable food strategy
Sustainable food. A roadmap is being defined for the city’s future food policies.
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Grants for projects in strategic lines of the State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2021-2023
Science. The Ministry of Science and Innovation has earmarked 70,000,000 euros as the maximum amount for the funding of this call, which opened on 14 June until 5 July.
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Call for Specific Projects 2022 to improve the city's cultural fabric
Culture. Barcelona City Council, through the Institute of Culture, has earmarked 165,000 euros for these grants, which are also open to divulgation initiatives.
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Barcelona, set to host a pioneering Intel microchip design lab
Barcelona is taking a new step towards becoming an international leader in terms of high-performance computing. The Barcelona Supercomputing Center will host this joint project with Intel, which has been working closely with Barcelona since 2011.
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A boost for enterprise and innovation in the digital health sector
Digital healthcare. An agreement with the Barcelona Health Hub to attract talent and investment, at the same making Barcelona a world leader in digital healthcare.
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Nearly 200 climate shelters to beat the heat in the city
Climate emergency. Some 95% of local people will have a climate shelter within ten minutes of their home to protect them from the high temperatures.
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