Europäischer Forschungsraum und Foresight

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1 Europäischer Forschungsraum und Foresight "NRW-Wissenschaftlerinnen in die EU-Forschung", Landesvertretung NRW Brüssel, den 19 Januar 2015 Eveline LECOQ Cabinet of Commissioner Moedas Research, Science and European Commission

2 A new start for Europe President Juncker's Agenda for Jobs, Growth, Fairness and Democratic Change 1. A new boost for jobs, growth and investment 2. A Connected digital single market 3. A resilient Energy Union with a forward-looking climate change policy 4. A deeper and fairer internal market with a strengthened industrial base 5. A deeper and fairer Economic and Monetary Union 6. A reasonable and balanced Free trade agreement with the USA 7. An area of justice and fundamental rights based on mutual trust 8. Towards a new policy on migration 9. A stronger global actor 10. A Union of democratic change

3 A new start for Europe Commissioner Moedas EP hearing on the portfolio of Research, Science and "My overarching objective as Commissioner will be advancing the framework conditions that enable the full potential of European research, science and innovation". Three priorities: 1. Implementation of the European Research Area and acceleration of the Union 2. Implementation of Horizon Excellence in science and research

4 European Research Area (ERA) ERA An open space for knowledge and growth ERA is open to the world based on the Internal market, in which researchers, scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely. ERA allows the EU and Member States to strengthen their scientific and technological bases, their competitiveness and their capacity to collectively address grand challenges. The 28 national research systems of the EU are the foundation of ERA. They are not to be integrated or merged into a single system but to be more open, interoperable and inter-connected. Associated countries are part of ERA.

5 European Research Area (ERA) R&D investment and economic recovery

6 European Research Area (ERA) The Five Key ERA Priorities 1. More effective national research systems 2. Optimal transnational co-operation and competition 3. An open labour market for researchers 4. Gender equality and gender mainstreaming in research 5. Optimal Circulation and Transfer of Knowledge including via Digital ERA Research Policy and

7 European Research Area (ERA) Where do we stand on ERA? 2014 ERA Progress Report: The ERA partnership has made good progress in delivering ERA 2014 goal achieved: The conditions are in place for a fully functioning ERA Member States (MS) are gradually adopting ERA supportive policies (NRPs) Stakeholders are showing continued support for ERA agenda. Commission included ERA in the European Semester provides funding for ERA initiatives through Horizon 2020 leads by example on ERA priorities through Horizon 2020 The ERA Monitoring Mechanism delivers robust data ERA remains a gradual process and it is now up to MS to implement the ERA reforms and make ERA work.

8 European Research Area (ERA) Keeping the momentum in 2015 Implementing ERA at EU and national level Member States to develop ERA Roadmap by mid-2015 to address remaining bottlenecks through ERA reforms and to guide them in ERA implementation Exploit synergies by aligning national research strategies and pooling funding to tackle societal challenges Further synchronise national and EU roadmaps for Research Infrastructures Enhance International Cooperation as cross-cutting activity Involve new stakeholders in the SHO Platform Maximise benefits of R&I for society (tighter integration of RRI, Science 2.0, Smart Specialisation in ERA policy objectives) Continued support by the Commission through Horizon 2020 and targeted and cross-cutting measures, such as the pension fund for researchers

9 Union Union Building a better eco-system for Europe has world-class researchers, entrepreneurs and companies and the unique strength of its values, creativity and diversity. At the same time, Europe's R&I performance needs to be boosted to master the many challenges ahead and keep its place in a fast-changing world. Europe's future is connected to its power to innovate. The Union, an action-packed initiative for an innovation-friendly Europe, is the solution. It forms part of the Europe 2020 strategy that aims to create smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

10 Union Commitments (links to ERA) 1. Training researchers 2. University ranking system 3. Developing new curricula 4. ERA Framework 5. European Research infrastructures 6. Programmes focusing on EU Involvement of SMEs in R&I 8. Forum on Forward Looking Activities 9. EIT to expand its activities 10. New financial instruments for private finance 11. Free Venture Capital funds 12. Crossborder matching of innovative firms 13. Review of State aid R&D&I 14. EU Patent 15. Screening of key regulatory frameworks 16. Modernise standard-setting 17. Precommercial and public procurements 18. Ecoinnovation action plan 19. European Design Board 20. Open access 21. Knowledge transfer 22. European market for patents and licensing 23. Safeguard of IPRs 24. Smart Specialisation 25. Focus on in the next Structural Funds 26. European Social innovation pilot 27. Research programmes on public sector and social innovation 28. Partners consultation on knowledge economy 29. European Partnerships 30. Policies for researchers to reside in Europe 31. Scientific cooperation with third countries 32. International agreements on research infrastructures 33. MS to carry out self assessments 34. New indicator for fast-growing companies and overall monitoring

11 Union Achievements at the top of Europe's political and economic agenda Broad concept of innovation / Mainstreaming Integral part of European Semester Internal market for innovation: The unitary patent Venture capital passport friendly state aid framework EU public procurement Horizon 2020: single research and innovation framework programme (e.g. including prizes, innovation procurement, etc.) partnerships (EIPs) 11

12 Union Source: Union Scoreboard

13 Union Member States' innovation performance Source: Union Scoreboard 2014

14 ERA & Union Widening participation Teaming Creating new or updating of existing centres of excellence in less R&D performing MS through a teaming process with an advanced institute; Twinning Strengthening a defined field of research in an emerging institution in a less R&D performing MS through linking this institution with at least two internationally-leading European counterparts; ERA Chairs Bringing outstanding researchers to universities and other research institutions that have high potential for research excellence. Institutions should mobilise support from different funding sources, e.g. ESIF. A Policy Support Facility Informing the formulation and optimisation of research and innovation policies in low performing MS and regions aiming to make them more competitive at European level by offering expert advice to public authorities. Actions to facilitate the trans-national co-operation between NCPs will be deployed.

15 Policy Support Facility Rationale for Policy Support Facility Countries can increase the impact of R&I through reforms to improve the quality of strategies, programmes and institutions: Policy challenges + specific reforms identified by MS in EU Semester Priority reforms in the Communication "R&I as sources of growth" Specificities of innovation ecosystems, notably in low-performing MS Designing, implementing and evaluating R&I reforms is very complex: Limited evidence base Lack of in-house expertise Need to tailor policies to country specific circumstances Commission witnesses numerous demands from MS for policy advice and guidance which are hard to respond to on ad-hoc basis

16 Policy Support Facility Proposed PSF services to meet the demands 1. Enhanced Country peer reviews More support pre & post review More in-depth to understand country specifics 2. Tailored support to specific reforms Tailored advice and guidance for specific country needs 3. In-depth mutual learning Focus on specific issues of interest to several countries More in-depth and engaging practitioner 4. Online library All Commission R&I products broken down by country Core country fiches, policy studies, data & indicators Linking to RIO, OECD and country pages

17 Foresight ERA Union Horizon 2020 What next? PSF ESIF EFSI JTI cppp InnovFin ERC Research Policy and

18 Thank you!