Climate change will in future lead to an increase in extreme weather phenomena including, for example, all the effects of heat, storms and hurricanes as well as flooding caused by heavy or continuous rain. This will potentially have both direct and indirect health implications. The resulting direct health effects need not only be physical, such as infection, injury or, in extreme cases, death. Psychological stress, anxiety and depression can also result.

Open from 26th January to 31st March 2023

For its second call, Innosuisse has chosen one topic that takes into account the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on the economy and society, with their damaging effects on health and prosperity.

The topic for the call 2023 therefore is:

Disruptive solutions for the transition towards a Net Zero World

Focus areas:

1.New materials and processes
2.Energy storage, generation and real-time management
3.Eco-Design, circular economy and sustainable manufacturing
4.Energy efficiency and reduction of emissions

The first DUT call opens on 21 September and supports transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning. The challenges are grouped into three themes called Transition Pathways: Positive Energy Districts (PED), the 15-Minute City (15mC) and Circular Urban Economies (CUE).