Yes, Horizon 2020 is "an EU thing". I have not noticed big enthusiasm for collaboration among RG members. Ought to be higher level of interest for that.
We are very interested in collaboration in the framework of EU Horizon 2020. However no organisation has agreed to work together, yet. Do you have any idea?
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OPEN INNOVATION, OPEN SCIENCE, OPEN TO THE WORLD: A VISION FOR EUROPE
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