Dear IFA researchers, If you're planning to apply for Horizon Europe framework programme 2021-2027, this intro meeting about the EU missions might be very relevant for you. Registration necessary. The 23rd November 2021: Information session on the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change | European Commission (europa.eu)<https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/information-session-mission-adaptation-climate-change-2021-nov-23_en> The 24th November 2021: The EU Mission on Cancer and the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan | European Commission (europa.eu)<https://ec.europa.eu/info/events/eu-mission-cancer-and-europes-beating-cancer-plan-2021-nov-24_en> EU Missions are a new way to bring concrete solutions to some of the greatest challenges. The missions will deliver impact by putting research and innovation into a new role, combined with new forms of governance and collaboration, as well as by engaging citizens. The information session will allow participants to get an overview of the mechanics of the Mission, its funding opportunities and timeline. The tentative agenda is the following: 1. Clara de la Torre, Mission Manager: the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change 2. John Bell, Deputy Mission Manager: the five EU Missions 3. Connie Hedegaard, Chair of the Mission Board (tbc): the policy perspective behind the mission 4. Johannes Klumpers, Mission Leader: the mechanics of the Mission 5. Irene Bonvissuto, Mission Secretariat: the funding opportunities 6. Dirk Beckers : the role of the agency CINEA A Q&As session will be organized via SLIDO (#MissionClimate) to allow participants to ask questions during the information session. Kind regards, Katrine