Recommendations for the next Framework Programme (FP10) for Research and Innovation
SEDEC-VII/043
Recommendations for the next Framework Programme (FP10) for Research and Innovation
Objective 1: To influence upstream the process of elaboration and adoption of the EC proposal on the next Framework Programme (FP10) for research and innovation.
Objective 2: To make concrete proposals on behalf of local and regional stakeholders to the High Level Group (HLG) on Horizon Europe, as well as on the upcoming FP10.
Objective 3: To build upon the strong tradition of CoR opinions and activities in this field and to reconnect with key stakeholders from the EC, EP, the Member States and regional and academic associations.
Objective 2: To make concrete proposals on behalf of local and regional stakeholders to the High Level Group (HLG) on Horizon Europe, as well as on the upcoming FP10.
Objective 3: To build upon the strong tradition of CoR opinions and activities in this field and to reconnect with key stakeholders from the EC, EP, the Member States and regional and academic associations.
THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS (CoR)
- insists that a place-based approach to innovation guide the strategic programming of the next FP. Further notes that such a place-based approach would allow for better synergies between the future FP and the future cohesion policy;
- asserts that Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3-S4) could be a powerful driver of excellence for regional and local innovation ecosystems and that the strategic programming of the next FP should link up more effectively with such strategies;
- recommends that the European Committee of the Regions be effectively involved in the strategic programming of the FP;
- proposes that the next FP adopt multi-fund programming to deploy and scale-up RIVs, through closer involvement with the I3 programme as well as other funding;
- notes that the main objective of the FP is to support the EU’s RDI excellence by reinforcing a European Research Area, improving its global competitiveness, supporting acceleration of RDI investments for industrial transformation to meet climate neutral objectives, and boosting its impact in terms of job creation, while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability;
- suggests that FP10 activities at EU level strengthen and leverage universities’ regional links. Suggests, furthermore, that universities extend the role of science beyond academic achievements, through their active participation in regional innovation ecosystems;
- suggests using the same benchmark (RIS) to implement measures for widening participation at local and regional level while better reflecting the specific needs and innovation capacities of different regions;
- points out that the Member States have agreed to the Barcelona objective, which states that they should spend a total of 3% of GDP on research and development; in this regard, calls for Europe to insist on the importance of this objective and the FP budget to be ringfenced and better articulated with the funds of the future cohesion policy.
- insists that a place-based approach to innovation guide the strategic programming of the next FP. Further notes that such a place-based approach would allow for better synergies between the future FP and the future cohesion policy;
- asserts that Smart Specialisation Strategies (S3-S4) could be a powerful driver of excellence for regional and local innovation ecosystems and that the strategic programming of the next FP should link up more effectively with such strategies;
- recommends that the European Committee of the Regions be effectively involved in the strategic programming of the FP;
- proposes that the next FP adopt multi-fund programming to deploy and scale-up RIVs, through closer involvement with the I3 programme as well as other funding;
- notes that the main objective of the FP is to support the EU’s RDI excellence by reinforcing a European Research Area, improving its global competitiveness, supporting acceleration of RDI investments for industrial transformation to meet climate neutral objectives, and boosting its impact in terms of job creation, while ensuring inclusivity and sustainability;
- suggests that FP10 activities at EU level strengthen and leverage universities’ regional links. Suggests, furthermore, that universities extend the role of science beyond academic achievements, through their active participation in regional innovation ecosystems;
- suggests using the same benchmark (RIS) to implement measures for widening participation at local and regional level while better reflecting the specific needs and innovation capacities of different regions;
- points out that the Member States have agreed to the Barcelona objective, which states that they should spend a total of 3% of GDP on research and development; in this regard, calls for Europe to insist on the importance of this objective and the FP budget to be ringfenced and better articulated with the funds of the future cohesion policy.
