International conference opened at Tbilisi State University: "Making the most of Georgia’s Association to Horizon 2020"

Organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the international conference dedicated to the European Union's Research and Innovation Framework Programme, "Making the most of Georgia’s Association to Horizon 2020", has opened. The conference was attended by Deputy Minister Nunu Mitskevich, Deputy Rector of TSU Nino Gvenetadze, Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia Carl Hartzell, representatives of the European Commission, and Georgian researchers.

The aim of this conference is to evaluate the results achieved by Georgia since becoming an associated member of “Horizon 2020” in 2016, as well as to provide practical advice and share experience for Georgian organizations to prepare successful applications. Several sessions will be held within the framework of the conference, one of which will be dedicated to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and a practical training aimed at better familiarizing participants with the program's opportunities. At another session, Georgian researchers who have won competitions under the "Horizon 2020" program will share their experiences with the audience.

“The conference, which concerns the “Horizon 2020” competition programs, is attended by our European partners from the central office in Brussels, as well as representatives of accredited higher education institutions and scientific research institutes of Georgia. It is important for Georgian scientists to fully engage in European research and utilize the opportunities offered by the European Union. Each successful project is a step forward for the integration of Georgian science into the European space,” noted Deputy Minister Nunu Mitskevich.