Outermost regions

Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) FORWARD is a European project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme (2019-2021), boosting Research Excellence & Innovation Capacity in Outermost Regions. The project overall objectives are: Improve ORs’ excellence in research and their innovation potential. Improve their participation in EU research and innovation funded projects. Link research […]

In the scope of FORWARD WP3 (Co-creation and implementation of thematic action plans), on the 21st July 2020, ARDITI organized a working and coordination session / meeting with the regional coordinators for the 8 strategic thematic areas identified for cooperation between the ORs. The session included the following topics: Brief presentation of the FORWARD project, […]

Fostering Research Excellence in EU Outermost Regions

From the 12th to the 13th of February 2019 the consortium met in the Canary Islands for the kick off meeting of the Forward Project. The First Day was mainly dedicated to the presentation of the project partner institutions, with a reminder of the key objectives of the project. The Second Day was marked by the […]

The Azores is characterized by its wide variety of different landscapes and by its richness in terms of environmental, natural and cultural patrimony. The geographical localization of the Azores and its volcanic origins are responsible for a vast amplitude of ecosystems.