Bridging Science and Business

by Marco Masia
2 min read Apr 22, 2016

Whether you are a business, researcher, policy-maker or university representative, the "Marie Skłodowska-Curie 2016 Forum - Where Business and Research Talent Meet" is your opportunity to share knowledge, establish new contacts and learn about funding possibilities. The European Commission invites you to its event on the 29th June 2016 in Brussels at the EGG (rue Bara 175 – 1070 Brussels). The objective of this event is to discuss the role of the Marie Skłodowska Curie actions (MSCA) in supporting researchers to develop their careers outside academia and in businesses in particular. Programme overview :

Morning session:

Opening policy discussion on intersectoral mobility for researchers with representatives of the European Parliament, European Commission and universities.

Panel discussion with MSCA fellows, businesses and universities from a wide range of disciplines to discuss their experience and contribute to strengthening the programme.

Afternoon session

"Tips & Tricks" with people involved in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (grantees, evaluators,

European Commission and National Contact Points).

All-day exhibition and networking area with businesses, research organisations and universities. MCAA will be present in the exhibition area with a dedicated booth!

Please find here the conference agenda and registration form.  All sessions will be live-streamed.

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Elizabeth Evenden-Kenyon
Apr 22, 2016

Hi. Given the wealth of Humanities scholars considering a move outside academia, would this be suitable for them also? (I.e., is 'Science' being used generically for all MSCA researchers, or is this very specific, and not suitable for those in the Arts and Humanities?) Clarification on this would be really helpful. Many thanks.

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Marco Masia
Apr 22, 2016

I think that it's open to everybody! The EC is very interested in humanities and social sciences.

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Elizabeth Evenden-Kenyon
Apr 22, 2016

Ok, good to know. Thanks, Marco! If anyone else from the Humanities is interested in going along too, please do let me know (feel free to message me on here if you are). Yep, wonderfully aware how awesome the EC are for supporting H/SS; just checking whether this was specific or not. :-)

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Mauricio Manfrini
Apr 25, 2016 

Hi all,

Marco Masia, Claudia Simao and myself will be at the MCAA stand there. So come and meet us if you are attending the  "Marie Skłodowska-Curie 2016 Forum - Where Business and Research Talent Meet"

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Mauricio