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Last week, EU-LIFE launched the statement 'The future of European research: 5 key actions for a competitive Europe'. It provides the European Commission, the Council of Europe and Member States with effective actions to ensure that #Research & #Innovation is empowered to contribute to the competitiveness of European economy and to address global challenges.   Read the full statement here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/diuRSGUE 🎙️ “An upgrade of Europe’s competitiveness and Research & Innovation strategy is overdue and of great importance. EU-LIFE offers the expertise of its community and leadership to accompany the reform process,” said Giulio Superti-Furga, Chair of EU-LIFE and Scientific Director of CeMM. #EuropeanResearch #ExcellentResearch #EUcompetitiveness

"Unleashing the full potential of the European #innovation ecosystem" - this was the title of a timely conference organised by the European University Association and the Hungarian Presidency on the day after the presentation of Mario Draghi's report on the future of European competitiveness (see my previous post). Here are 3️⃣ thoughts that emerged from the discussion with my fellow panelists Tor Hernes MANUEL IRUN MOLINA Annick Castiaux, PhD Barnabas Malnay, led by the moderator Kamila Kozirog 💡 #innovation ecosystems tend to be fragmented as a result of the concentration of innovation around geographic hubs. Such fragmentation may not in itself be a problem as long as 1) connections between ecosystems allow knowledge, talent and capital to move freely, 2) there is sufficient investment in building and strengthening innovation ecosystems in less developed regions, 3) the benefits of innovation are spread equitably. 💶 there is a need for better alignment of EU, national and regional #innovation policy and funding (both public and private). EU public funding of R&I makes up app. 10% of total public R&I funding in the EU - 90% coming from EU Member States. 🚀 smart specialisation by regions around breakthrough technologies most relevant for the EU's #competitiveness will be key to overcome the mid-technology trap (https://lnkd.in/eVEVkXmh) Anna Panagopoulou Alexandr Hobza Paweł Świeboda Michiel Scheffer Keith Sequeira Jekaterina Novikova Magda De Carli Ágota Dávid Natasa Kurucki Martin Kern Isidro Laso Ágota Dávid Luca Perego Catherine Wendt Paola Momoli Gerald CULTOT

📍CluBE participated in the European Cluster Conference 2024 that took place in Brussels on 7-8 May. The conference aimed to highlight the vital role of clusters in advancing EU industrial priorities and to engage stakeholders in discussions on ongoing Commission initiatives. 🟩The conference addressed pivotal topics— the Green Transition, the Digital Transition and Resilience Building—providing a deep dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology. The conference raised awareness about the role of clusters, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and stimulated debates on clusters’ possible actions to shape the future of the EU Single Market. ✅Furthermore, the conference showcased the results of EU cluster initiatives under various funding opportunities, emphasizing the COSME/Single Market Programme support. It encouraged cooperation among clusters and members through matchmaking and networking initiatives. CluBE was represented by Dr George Ntalos and Mr Dimitris Silikas. #EuropeanClusterConference #EUIndustrialPriorities #GreenTransition #DigitalTransition #ResilienceBuilding #SkillsDevelopment #TechnologyInnovation #COSMEProgramme #NetworkingInitiatives #ClusterCooperation #BrusselsConference

🌟 Exciting News: European Research & Innovation Days 2024 Announcement! 🌍💡 European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days will take place during the European Research and Innovation Week in Brussels on March 20-21, 2024! 🚀 This event will be a profound journey through a 40-year legacy of the Research and Innovation Framework Programmes, with a focus on making Europe greener, fairer, and more competitive. It's an unparalleled opportunity to engage in serious debates, explore cutting-edge research, and connect with key stakeholders shaping the future of R&I in Europe and beyond. 🔍 From key policy debates to interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities, EU R&I Days 2024 is your gateway for experiencing the impact of EU-funded projects on society and advocating for the continued investment into research and innovation. 👉 For more details and to stay updated, follow on Twitter @EUScienceInnov, @HorizonEU and our related project TÜBİTAK Ufuk Avrupa Programı LinkedIn account. Join the conversation using #RiDaysEU and let's make this edition the most impactful one. 🔗 Click the link for more information and registration detail: https://lnkd.in/dQAhijxT #RiDaysEU #ResearchInnovation #EUEvents #ScienceInnovation #EuropeanCommission

🎤 Please join me and fellow panelists László Lengyel, Marta Kaczmarek and Anastas Mishev at this Science|Business Widening public conference on 2 October on "The role of Southeast Europe: How to maintain, build, and interconnect research and #innovation infrastructures in Europe?" 🔬 Moderated by Florin Zubascu, we'll discuss - amongst others - how researchers and #innovators can collaborate across borders, what are the best practices in setting up regional infrastructures and how researchers and #innovators from the Western Balkans can connect to EU #innovation ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eaycFr_E

Day 1 of the European Partnership Stakeholders Forum 2024: Celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration! Yesterday marked the exciting start of the European Partnership Stakeholders Forum 2024, commemorating two decades of European Partnerships driving #innovation and #cooperation across the continent. The day was filled with inspiring speeches from distinguished leaders shaping the future of research and innovation in Europe. Keynote Highlights from Day 1: 🔑 Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Start-Ups, Research, and Innovation, outlined her vision for bolstering the EU’s innovation landscape. Her priorities include: 1️⃣Strengthening Europe's research ecosystems. 2️⃣Accelerating EU innovation progress. 3️⃣Focusing on strategic, transformative technologies. 4️⃣Building a more inclusive and collaborative European research union. 5️⃣Shaping an ambitious successor to Horizon Europe to sustain excellence in innovation. 🔑 Giorgio Gori, MEP and Vice-Chair of the ITRE Committee (Industry, Research, and Energy), discussed the legislative perspective on the future of EU research (FP10): 1️⃣Advocating for a significantly increased budget to enhance European research capacities. 2️⃣Proposing a dedicated EU program for research and excellence to streamline efforts. 3️⃣Ensuring openness, accessibility, and administrative simplicity in EU research initiatives. 🔑 Laszlo Bodis, Deputy State Secretary for Innovation and Representative of the Hungarian Presidency, emphasised the remarkable impact of European Partnerships: 1️⃣Driving collaboration among diverse stakeholders. 2️⃣Effectively leveraging resources for maximum impact. 3️⃣Aligning research and innovation with Europe’s strategic objectives. 4️⃣Mobilising financial commitments across public and private sectors. We look forward to today's discussion! Stay tuned for more updates!

ERRIN Director, Pirita Lindholm, recently shared her insights on the importance of the upcoming Week of Innovative Regions in Europe 2024 conference in an article published by Science|Business. 🗨️Reflecting on the future regional innovation funding, Pirita stated “On the one hand we would like to see much stronger support for place-based ecosystems in the future framework programme, maybe throughout the programme, but also potentially strengthening existing programmes like the European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE), which supports the regional innovation valleys initiative." The #WIRE2024 conference in Budapest will bring together key voices in regional R&I to address regional development challenges and shape the future of EU innovation policy, including discussions on #FP10 and initiatives like #RegionalInnovationValleys. The conference is crucial in the context of the discussions on the Multiannual Financial Framework post-2027. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2pbtpAC and learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/dADwwSn6

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The 2024 WIRE conference in Budapest will bring together Europe's top innovation experts and policy makers to explore ways to bridge regional development gaps and boost EU competitiveness. As Europe faces rising global competition in research and technology, the conference will focus on strategies to strengthen innovation at regional level, including through the upcoming FP10 framework. Discussions will address regional innovation challenges, including 'regional development traps', and present new initiatives such as the Regional Innovation Valleys project. Participants from at least 22 countries will provide insights on how to foster inclusive growth, paving the way for a more cohesive European innovation ecosystem. 📌 Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/e2pbtpAC Sponsored by NRDIO - National Research Development and Innovation Office (NKFIH)

🌟 Happening this week: Science Europe General Assembly & High-Level Workshop on the European Research Area. Happy to join leading research funding and performing organisations from across Europe, members of Science Europe, alongside policymakers and key partners in the research sector. These events provide a yearly platform to tackle shared challenges and opportunities in #research and #innovation. This year, we’re zooming in on #competitiveness in the European research and innovation system, with a particular focus on widening participation among EU member states and associated countries. Why competitiveness? It’s a top priority in the mission letter to Ekaterina Zaharieva, the new European Commissioner for start-ups, research, and innovation. By connecting competitiveness with inclusivity, Science Europe emphasises an area where we can and must make progress—starting with #FP10. Other key discussions this year include: ✅ Contributing to the #EuropeanResearchArea ✅ Enhancing the impact of R&I ✅ Reducing R&I disparities in Europe ✅ Leveraging #ArtificialIntelligence in science policy ✅ Taking a global view on Europe research competitiveness A huge thank you to the Hungarian Research Network (HUN-REN Headquarters) and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) for hosting us in Budapest. 📸 credit: HUN-REN