For the seventh time the Crystal Brussels Prize Chapter revealed a shortlist for the prize among the Polish participants in Horizon 2020 Framework Programme - the largest European Union Framework Programme in the history, which is intended to strengthen scientific excellence and increase the economic competitiveness of the EU Member States. The Nencki Institute is one of the nominees in the ‘INSTITUTES’ category. The Crystal Brussels Prize is distributed to the most active and successful participants of EU Framework Programmes. This acknowledgement of international activity and contribution to the development of Polish science and economy is highly regarded by scientists and entrepreneurs.