An adequate skill offer is a precondition for well-functioning and inclusive European societies and economies. EU-funded projects working within the context of the European Year of Skills show how investing in skills not only transforms lives but also reinforces Europe’s position in the world.

European Commission (2023)

This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI applications in research and innovation from various perspectives.

European Commission (2023)

The study aims to provide evidence of system methods that can be used in the policy cycle to address complexity and support systemic transitions through transformative innovation policy. To do so the study provides a review of system methods and an evaluation of their application and added value at the different stages of the policy cycle.

European Commission (2023)

This report presents an overview of the measures needed for biodiversity conservation, as well the main EU actions addressing them. It provides a synthesis and preliminary analysis of the state of current knowledge on conservation issues, and of the wide range of EU policy domains, projects and initiatives that address or influence biodiversity conservation, directly as well as indirectly.

European Commission (2023)

This report pursues two main objectives: to map research on deliberative and participatory practices in the EU, and identify gaps requiring further research, and to make recommendations to policymakers at all levels (EU, national, regional, and local) about possible ways forward. Specifically, the report suggests how to engage better with citizens and how to coordinate, consolidate and expand the implementation of deliberative and participatory practices, considering their multi-level dimensions in a diverse EU.

European Commission (June 2023)

This paper provides new insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence in scientific research across various domains of science. It is evident that AI as applied to science and research has been growing at a significant pace in recent years, with China leading the way, followed by the EU and the US.

European Commission (June 2023)

This paper analyses how European R&I policy contributes to the sustainability agenda. It assesses how the principles guiding transformative R&I policy as developed in the 2020 edition of the Science Research and Innovation Performance of the EU are reflected, embedded and made operational in a selection of EU policy interventions.

European Commission (June 2023)

Advanced materials, including nanomaterials, are designed to have new or enhanced properties and improved performance over conventional materials in products and processes.

European Commission (June 2023)

This final report provides the results of the ‘Resilient Europe study’ implemented in the period between December 2021 and January 2023. The study covers Horizon 2020 activities that contribute to building a more resilient Europe in terms of addressing the following challenges: Societal Challenge 1; Societal Challenge 6; Societal Challenge 7. In parallel, the study also assesses four institutional partnerships.

European Commission (June 2023)

Europe needs a highly skilled population to tackle the challenges of the green and digital transitions, demographic change and unprecedented crises. The European Year of Skills (EYS) aims to boost lifelong learning opportunities, to empower people and companies to contribute to the transitions, and to support innovation and competitiveness.

European Commission (May 2023)

This report presents the findings of the European Commission’s Expert Group on the COVID-19 impact on gender equality in Research and Innovation (R&I). The report highlights in particular the pandemic’s gendered impact on academic productivity, early career researchers, and work-life balance.

European Commission (May 2023)

This MLE will serve as a platform to discuss specific needs and interests of participating countries, exchange experiences and knowledge about success factors and lessons learned and provide guidance to policy makers on how to develop or update their industrial technology roadmaps and sector-specific strategies for industrial decarbonisation.

European Commission (May 2023)

The main aim of the MLE has been to identify and promote good practices, experience and lessons learned, in addition to policies and programmes for Citizen Science among 11 participating countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden).

European Commission (April 2023)

In this brochure, you will discover some of our fascinating projects and learn more about what REA can do for you.

European Commission (April 2023)

The objective is to make this publication widely spread to raise awareness on the Code of practice and to foster its uptake by the broadest possible range of R&I actors.

European Commission (March 2023)

The document looks each of the actions funded under the European Innovation Ecosystems work programme and contribute to the implementation of the new European Innovation Agenda objectives.

European Commission (February 2023)

This report includes insights into the Portal clients and summarizes the results of two consultations launched last year to gather data on the experience of F&T Portal clients and to identify key areas for improvement. It includes the findings of a general survey launched in May and subsequent rounds of dedicated virtual feedback sessions involving 76 beneficiaries of the F&T Portal.

European Commission (February 2023)

This study aims to support the Directorate General on Research and Innovation (DG R&I) in the development of the 3Ps (Planet, Prosperity and People) dashboards by identifying, rationalising and analysing indicators, which will be used to measure the contribution of research and innovation (R&I) in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

European Commission (January 2023)

The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research and innovation systems. It helps countries assess areas in which they need to concentrate their efforts in order to boost their innovation performance.

European Commission (September 2022)

The «Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU, 2022» report analyses Europe’s performance in science, research and innovation and its drivers, amidst multiple crises. The report combines a thorough indicator-based analysis with deep dives into topical policy issues.

European Commission (August 2022)

With the aim to test the hackathon model as a method to engage citizens and develop innovative and feasible solutions to citizens’ needs while valorising knowledge, DG RTD carried out a six-month experiment – CitizensHack2022. The current document draws on this experience as well as further consultations with experts and practitioners to develop practical guidelines for hackathons as a tool to valorise knowledge with citizens on the driving seat.

European Commission (June 2022)

The 2022 Strategic Foresight Report presents a forward-looking strategic reflection on the interactions between the green and digital transitions. Both are at the top of the EU’s political agenda and their interplay will have massive consequences for the future.

European Commission (June 2022)

This report presents a collection of national and regional initiatives for knowledge transfer in EU Member States and Horizon 2020 associated countries with focus on two of the main knowledge valorisation channels: academia–industry collaboration and citizen engagement.

European Commission (May 2022)

This toolkit recommends seven strategic steps to follow in support of scaling-up of social innovations. The seven steps are inspired by a range of European and other research projects, practical experiences, European Union (EU) policy acquis, and dialogue about research, practice and policy.

European Commission (May 2022)

The factsheet present tips and good practices for R&I stakeholders to support the inclusion and equal opportunity of students, researchers and staff from diverse and marginalised backgrounds in European R&I systems.

European Commission (May 2022)

This report presents the result of a study that explores the interactions and the balance between Open Science and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The report presents the state of the art and reflections to scope the statement ‘as open as possible, as closed as necessary’ in the context of an evolving and open Research and Innovation ecosystem.

European Commission (April 2022)

This report aims to review evidence on three related lines of enquiry at the core of the current debates on research policy and practice: (i) factors that can hinder the productivity of research; (ii) prospects for open science practices to improve research productivity; and (iii) the ability of research and innovation systems to transform financial investments in research into valuable outputs and societal outcomes.

European Commission (April 2022)

Citizen science, for which citizens collaborate with scientists on research and innovation, has the potential to improve the excellence and impact of research and deepen the relationship between science and society. This results pack showcases 12 EU-funded projects that are developing good practices as well as building the capacities and networks needed to foster successful collaborations with citizens across Europe.

European Commission (April 2022)

The Recovery and Resilience Scoreboard gives an overview of how the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the national recovery and resilience plans is progressing. The RRF entered into force in February 2021 to mitigate the economic and social impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

European Commission (April 2022)

This paper aims to identify and investigate the impact of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in early 2022 on research and innovation (R&I) in Europe.

European Commission (April 2022)

The ERA Policy Agenda sets out voluntary ERA actions for the period 2022-2024 to contribute to the priority areas defined in the Council Recommendation on a Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe (Pact for R&I). It is a first step to addressing comprehensively the priority areas set out in the Pact for R&I. Subsequent editions of the ERA Policy Agenda will further complement these actions in the long term.

European Commission (March 2022)

Despite significant progress over the last decades, gender inequality still remains a prominent issue in the EU. Published to mark International Women’s Day 2022, this Results Pack seeks to raise awareness of the importance of a gender perspective in research and innovation.

European Commission (March 2022)

What research and innovation (R&I) policies should Europe adopt? The world faces a challenge to rebuild after the pandemic, but also faces the same structural slowdown of productivity growth that occurred in the decades before the COVID crisis. We need to have a plan around innovation policy to address the challenge.

European Commission (February 2022)

This report presents the results of an empirical study that explores intellectual property (IP) management practices among universities in the European Union. The report presents models and processes of IP management and research commercialisation – and their interdependencies.

European Commission (February 2022)

This policy study is authored by the Advisory Group (AG) on R&I for Africa-Europe cooperation commissioned by the European Commission´s Directorates-General for Research and Innovation and for International Partnerships. The document presents the groups findings on how to best mainstream and boost R&I-cooperation with African partners in the field of (1) health, (2) R&I capacities, (3) technology and innovation and (4) green transition.

European Commission (February 2022)

Semiconductor chips are the essential building blocks of digital products we use constantly ranging from smartphones and computers, to appliances in our homes, lifesaving medical equipment, communication, energy, industrial automation and more. The European Chips Act will ensure that the EU strengthens its semiconductors ecosystem, increases its resilience, and reduces external dependencies.

European Commission (February 2022)

Standards form a common language that allows researchers, people, public institutions and industry to communicate, produce and commercialise products and services. This is especially important in the European single market. The European Green Deal and the Industrial Strategy for Europe make clear that developing new standards will be essential to boost industry’s competitiveness, build a sustainable future and shape a Europe fit for the digital age.

European Commission (February 2022)

Funding from the European Commission is playing a large role into all-important COVID-19 pandemic-related research. The study identifies 2 700 COVID-19 relevant publications, to which the EU research and innovation funding has contributed. The year 2020 saw 47% of the papers being published. The other half of the papers examined were published before the pandemic. These publications were supported by all parts of the two previous framework programmes FP7 and Horizon 2020, forerunners to Horizon Europe.

European Commission (September 2021)

The European Research Council (ERC) supports excellent investigators and their research teams to pursue ground-breaking and high-risk/high-gain research. In order to monitor the impact of the funded research, the ERC organises an annual qualitative evaluation of the research outcomes of finalised projects. This ex-post peer-review assessment complements other programme analyses and provides an overall view of the quality and the scientific impact of the funded research. This report presents the outcome of the 2020 qualitative evaluation of completed ERC project.

European Commission (October 2021)

This feasibility study discusses the adaptability of an explorative co-creation method in an industry–academia knowledge exchange context. This study is based on the empirical evidence of the co-creation experience of five European companies and cross-border student teams. It clearly shows that the co-creation experience is relevant and adds value for all parties.

European Commission (September 2021)

This literature review is developed by the ‘Economics of R&I’ team of the Chief Economist unit of DG Research and Innovation. It provides a brief summary of a selection of recent publications on R&I economics and policy. Contributors for this edition: Ana Correia, Océane Peiffer-Smadja, Julien Ravet (team leader).

European Commission (July 2021)

The opinion on the ‘A systemic approach to the energy transition in Europe’ is provided in support of the College of the European Commission. The scoping paper which sets out the mandate for this opinion focuses on the following question: ““How can the European Commission contribute to the preparation for, acceleration, and facilitation of the energy transition in Europe given the present state of knowledge on the possible transition pathways?”

European Commission (June 2021)

This report, produced by the European Investment Bank and the European Commission, provides a global overview of the state of play of both technologies. It shows that Europe needs to address an investment gap of up to €10 billion that is holding back development and deployment of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies in the EU.

European Commission (June 2021)

What EU valorisation policy is, why we need it, what the EU is doing? The Council has asked the Commission to develop a strategy to accelerate the potential uptake of research and innovation results and data.

European Commission (2020)

This publication is a report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service.
It aims to provide evidence-based scientific support to the European policymaking process

European Commission (2020)

A problem-solving approach to fuel innovation-led growth. A report by Mariana Mazzuccato

European Commission (February 2018)

This report provides an overview of the main EU Research and Innovation (R&I) actions for and with cities, promoted both at the European and international level to foster sustainable urban development. In addition it presents a detailed overview of budget of Horizon 2020 and the past three research Framework Programmes (FP7, FP6 and FP5) committed to city-related projects

European Commission (September 2017)

Report of the independent High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research & Innovation Programmes.

European Commission (July 2017)

This book brings together some of the key conceptual insights behind Open Innovation, Open Science and Open to the World and highlights actions that are already taking place or are being prepared.

European Commission (May 2016)