Science Europe’s Post

📢 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published 🇬🇧 Government position on the next EU Research & Innovation Programme (FP10). 😊 Good to see this early engagement with the thinking on #HorizonEurope successor 🔍 I’m particularly pleased to see mention of the importance of excellence, the value of the European Research Council (ERC) and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, funding across the whole range of Technology Readiness Levels including fundamental research, and the wish to keep the current 3 pillar architecture https://lnkd.in/efv5nCxR

Yesterday I attended a public hearing at the European Parliament on #R&I and the future #FP10, hosted by MEP Lina Gálvez and facilitated by Zabala Innovation Europe. My key takeaways: ➡️ I could not agree more with Lina Gálvez that “Talent is equally spread, but opportunities are not”. ➡️ Part of EU support to R&I is about cutting edge science and technology, which was ably represented by CESAER President Orla Feely, while part of is about collaboration between industry and other innovation actors including universities, which was demonstrated by Eduardo Beltrán de Nanclares. Both are vital for Europe's #competitiveness. ➡️ As Mikel Landabaso clearly argued, the two are connected but innovation does not always emerge from science in a linear process – a consideration shaping the Parliament’s pilot action on #transformingterritories with EU Science, Research and Innovation. ➡️ While top scientists should come together to make Europe a leading technological player on a global scale, this should not crowd out the seeds of innovation in regional innovation ecosystems that will not be fertilized without central support from the European Union (including FP10 closely aligned with regional funds). ➡️ Lidia Borrell-Damian made a very good point that terminology matters, and #widening should be renamed as #integrating. Involving the whole of Europe is vital for our common challenges and cohesion. EURASHE | Ioannis Sagias | Oihane Agirregoitia Martinez | Manuel Aleixo | Nijolė Zinkevičienė | Hannes Raffaseder | Jon Altuna | Thomas Berger | Dominik Koc

Agreed! A little nota bene: we all want simplified processes, but one uniform mode for all instruments is no solution. One size fits nobody. ERC grants and MSCA fellowships are not RIAs or IAs, and must have their special traits in administrative procedures. So, simplification within reason!

📰 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 As the EU prepares for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), Science Europe emphasizes the critical role of research and innovation (R&I) in shaping Europe's future. High-level reports by Enrico Letta, Mario Draghi, and the Horizon Europe expert group highlight the need for substantial investment and a stable, transparent framework to attract top researchers. Science Europe calls for a €200 billion investment in FP10, dedicated solely to R&I, ensuring continuity and sufficient funding for basic research, collaborative projects, and innovation. Key instruments like the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions must be preserved, with a balanced focus on low and high technology readiness levels. To enhance EU competitiveness, FP10 should simplify processes, support researcher mobility, and promote international collaborations, fostering a resilient and innovative Europe. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ehPeMW9z #FP10 #HorizonEurope #EUResearch

"Unlock the Future: Discovering the Untapped Potential of Horizon Europe!" With the advent of Horizon Europe, we are standing on the precipice of a new era of innovation and creativity. This revolutionary programme is set to ignite an innovation explosion, rewriting the rules of the game and transforming how we approach science, research and technology. What is Horizon Europe, you ask? It's an ambitious €95.5 billion funding programme that aims to bolster scientific and technological advancements across the European Union. With a sharp focus on promoting innovation, the programme is poised to drive Europe to the forefront of global technological development. The journey of innovation is not a solitary one. It is a collaborative effort that requires the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and insights. This is where dissemination comes into play. It ensures that the findings and results of Horizon Europe are shared widely, fostering a culture of collective learning and growth. Communication, too, plays a pivotal role in this journey. It helps bridge the gap between the scientific community and the broader public, facilitating a dialogue about the importance and implications of the research being conducted. The goal is to make science accessible and understandable to all. Exploitation is another key aspect of Horizon Europe. It's about taking the results of the programme and turning them into practical applications that can benefit society at large. This could be anything from new technologies and products, to policies and services that improve our everyday lives. Horizon Europe is not just about innovation, it's about creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about breaking down barriers and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Tech2Market can easily support you in your work on Horizon Europe proposal, as DEC leader.

💬 In addition to her intervention in the panel discussion at the Netherland House of Education and Research's event "#HorizonEurope – An Exploration of the Future Framework Programme", our Secretary General Muriel Attané wants to highlight crucial points: ➡️ Europe must ensure a seamless continuum of R&D investments in #AppliedResearch and experimental #Development (as shown in the chart below). ➡️ The European Parliament's 2nd Draft Report on #FP10 budget proposal involves a significant reduction in Pillar II funding from 59% to 34% in FP10‼️ Such a drastic cut could severely undermine Europe’s capacity to translate research into innovation and real-world applications. #HorizonEurope #RTOs #RDI

"Unlock the Future: Discovering the Untapped Potential of Horizon Europe!" With the advent of Horizon Europe, we are standing on the precipice of a new era of innovation and creativity. This revolutionary programme is set to ignite an innovation explosion, rewriting the rules of the game and transforming how we approach science, research and technology. What is Horizon Europe, you ask? It's an ambitious €95.5 billion funding programme that aims to bolster scientific and technological advancements across the European Union. With a sharp focus on promoting innovation, the programme is poised to drive Europe to the forefront of global technological development. The journey of innovation is not a solitary one. It is a collaborative effort that requires the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and insights. This is where dissemination comes into play. It ensures that the findings and results of Horizon Europe are shared widely, fostering a culture of collective learning and growth. Communication, too, plays a pivotal role in this journey. It helps bridge the gap between the scientific community and the broader public, facilitating a dialogue about the importance and implications of the research being conducted. The goal is to make science accessible and understandable to all. Exploitation is another key aspect of Horizon Europe. It's about taking the results of the programme and turning them into practical applications that can benefit society at large. This could be anything from new technologies and products, to policies and services that improve our everyday lives. Horizon Europe is not just about innovation, it's about creating a better, more sustainable future for everyone. It's about breaking down barriers and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Tech2Market can easily support you in your work on Horizon Europe proposal, as DEC leader.

On 16 October 2024, the European Commission’s Expert Group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe published the report ‘Align, Act, Accelerate: Research, Technology and Innovation to boost European Competitiveness’ (Heitor Expert Group report). 📅📊 https://bit.ly/3NGGerr The report highlights the significant added value that the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (R&I) provides for Europe and puts forward 12 recommendations to maximise its impact into the future. EUA welcomes this document, which echoes many recommendations from the Association’s own vision for #FP10. In its reaction to the report, EUA highlights the recommendations that are of crucial importance to universities and offers suggestions to further strengthen them. For instance, the proposal to split the current Pillar 2 into two Councils – an Industrial Competitiveness and Technology Council and a Societal Challenges Council – requires careful consideration. This division could create silos, potentially undermining the programme’s collaborative spirit, which is essential for addressing complex societal challenges and boosting Europe’s competitiveness. 🏛️⚖️ EUA especially welcomes the Expert Group’s calls to: - Increase the budget of the next EU R&I Framework Programme (FP10) to €220 billion. 💶🔬 - Ring-fence the FP10 budget. 🔒💼 - Increase national expenditure on R&I to meet the 3% GDP investment target. 📊💡 - Reinforce the structure, governance and budgets of the European Research Council (ERC), the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA) and the European Innovation Council (#EIC). 🔬👩🔬 - Ensure the full independence, authority, and quality of the ERC Scientific Council and the EIC Board. ✅ - Recognise the role of Social Sciences and Humanities in providing solutions to societal challenges. 📚 - Foster an attractive and inclusive #Research & #Innovation ecosystem. 🏗️ - Ensure simplification for beneficiaries by reducing complexity, increasing agility and improving user orientation. 🔄 - Adopt a proactive, strategic approach to international cooperation. 🌐 #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope

The European Parliament's recent draft report on Horizon Europe's interim evaluation presents compelling insights on transforming our research and innovation landscape. 🇪🇺 Key findings from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee highlight that while Horizon Europe remains the world's largest publicly funded R&D programme, structural changes are imperative for maintaining European competitiveness: Strategic Redesign 🎯 The proposed 10th Framework Programme (FP10) requires a fundamental shift from policy-driven to science-led governance, with an ambitious proposed budget of €220 billion to achieve the 3% GDP R&D target. Governance Reform ⚡ The report advocates for a more agile, expert-driven approach, recommending the establishment of specialized councils composed of eminent field experts to guide strategic direction. Focus on Excellence ⭐ A clear emphasis on funding frontier research and innovation, with 50% of the budget proposed for the European Research Council (ERC) and European Innovation Council (EIC) to foster breakthrough discoveries. Particularly noteworthy is the report's emphasis that research and innovation must be viewed as a long-term foundation for European competitiveness, not as a reactive instrument for immediate challenges. This represents a crucial moment for European research policy. As global competition intensifies, particularly with the rapid advancement of Chinese science, Europe must evolve from being a policy-first to a science-first research ecosystem. What I find most compelling is the call to fund science that "goes beyond the wildest imaginations of policy makers, creating solutions for problems we haven't yet identified." https://lnkd.in/ecNKjNCC

📢 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡'𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (#MFF).   During the panel discussion, I was thrilled to share insights with Eveline Crone, Professor Developmental Neuroscience in Society at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, and Robert-Jan Smits, President of the Technical University of Eindhoven. Besides the exciting discussion we had, important points need to be added:   ➡️ Europe must ensure a seamless continuum of R&D investments in #AppliedResearch and experimental #Development to strengthen the development of #CriticalTech and close the #Innovation gap with our global competitors (as shown by OECD data summarised in the chart below and in the EARTO - European Association of Research and Technology Organisations paper on the next MFF).  ➡️ The European Parliament's 2nd Draft Report on #FP10 budget proposal involves a significant reduction in Pillar II funding from 59% to 34% in FP10‼️ Such a drastic cut could severely undermine Europe’s capacity to translate research into innovation and real-world applications.   🛑 But FP10 must be the key instrument to put Europe at the frontier of knowledge and innovation in the global technology race.   I therefore invite you to read the EARTO - European Association of Research and Technology Organisations papers on: ✔️ How to Focus EU RD&I Investments to Boost our Technology Leadership, Productivity & Industrial Competitiveness 👉 Here: https://shorturl.at/obOdu ✔️ The EARTO Reaction to European Parliament’s Draft Report on the Assessment of the Implementation of Horizon Europe & Recommendations for FP10 👉 Here: https://shorturl.at/Yapr5 #HorizonEurope #FP10 #RTOs