Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties
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Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties
Cyril Robin-ChampigneulDg RTD
8 October 2010
Keith SequeiraDg ENTR
Why Innovation Union?A cornerstone of Europe 2020 strategyThree aspects:- Globalisation of knowledge production and innovation
capacities- Impact of the crisis on public and private finance,
survival of innovative SMEs- Major challenges to address with reduced means
Innovation emergency!
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Stagnating business R&D
Average annual growth as % of GDP, EU-27, US, Japan,
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Globalisationof knowledge
SANCHES Luisa (REGIO)
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Economic and financial crisis
EU lost six million jobs, €1000 Bn annual GDP due to crisis
Invest in future growthEU target of 3% of GDP for R&D in 2020 could create a net 3.7 million jobs and close to €800 Bn annual GDP by 2025
Make the most of available resources through leverage effects, integration and cooperation
Societal challenges• Climate change• Health and ageing• Use of natural resources• Energy security• Clean transport• Land use• ….
• Powerful drivers of change in economy and society
• Major global market opportunities
• Requiring EU-scale approaches
• From research to market
New needs new ideas new markets
What is Innovation Union?Strategic approach • Partnership with Member
States• From idea to market
Tackling weaknesses• Under-investment • Fragmentation • Framework conditions
Building on strengths• Focus on societal challenges• Broad concept of innovation• Involving all actors
Highlights• European Innovation Partnerships• European Research Area framework• Streamlined EU programmes• New financial instruments• Reform of standardisation system • Public procurement of innovation• Social innovation pilot• Stronger monitoring• Innovation Convention
A distinctive European approach to innovation
Strengthening the knowledge base
Getting good ideas to market
Maximising social and regional benefits
Collaborating internationally
Key measures of Innovation Union
Pooling efforts for breakthroughs
Excellence in education and skillsIssues • Universities need reform to specialise/diversify and attract top talents• EU needs at least one million more researchers to reach its R&D targets• Education & training should better match business needs
Actions1. National strategies to boost training and careers of researchers (2011)2. Independent multidimensional university ranking system and launch of
business-education « knowledge alliances » (2011)3. Commission to promote e-skills for innovation (2011)
Delivering the European Research AreaIssues • Costly fragmentation and overlaps between national research and
innovation systems• Need for a unified European Research Area where all actors move and
operate as easily as within national borders• Complex funding landscape creating administrative burden for
researchers and business • Urgent need for world-class research infrastructures
Actions4. Commission to propose a European Research Area framework (2012)
to remove obstacles to mobility and cross-border cooperation by 20145. EU and Member States to complete or launch 60% of priority European
research infrastructures by 2015.
Focusing EU funding instrumentsIssues • Need to support the whole innovation chain, from research to market• Further simplify access for beneficiaries, including SMEs• Develop scientific evidence to support policy-making • Promote the European Institute of Innovation & Technology
Actions6. Focus future EU R&I programmes on EU2020 and Innovation Union: societal
challenges, with streamlining/ simplification (2014)7. Ensure strong involvement of SMEs with high growth potential (2014)8. Develop the Joint Research Centre’s role to support the science base for
policy making through forward-looking activities9. European Institute of Innovation & Technology to set out a strategic
innovation agenda (2011)
Strengthening the knowledge base
Getting good ideas to market
Maximising social and regional benefits
Collaborating internationally
Key measures of Innovation Union
Pooling efforts for breakthroughs
Access to financeIssues
Lack of finance is main constraint on innovative companiesFew European SMEs grow into major companiesSpecific market gaps for start ups, for high growth companies, and for
financing major research and innovation projectsRSFF, CIP Financial Instruments cannot meet demand.
Actions10. New generation of Financial instruments with EIB (by 2014)11. Regime for cross border Venture Capital funds (2012)12. Stronger brokerage between innovative SMEs and investors13. Review State Aid framework, to enable support to all forms of
innovation (2011)
A Single Innovation MarketIssues
Costly EU patent system Lack of harmonised regulations for innovations EU standard setting too slow Public procurers lack incentives, knowledge or scale to benefit from
innovationImportance of eco-innovation
Actions14. Rapid agreement on EU patent15. Screen regulatory frameworks linked to Partnerships (2011) 16. Reform EU standard setting & link to R&D projects (2011) 17. Member States to set aside procurement budgets for
innovation, with EC technical/ financial support (2011)18. Commission to present an eco-innovation action plan (20110
Openness and creative potentialIssues
Many different forms of innovation (open, user driven, systemic etc.)EU strengths in design and creativity not recognised in policyMuch IPR is dormant, as it is difficult to find a user.
Actions19. Establish Design Leadership Board & Creative Industries
Alliance (2011)20. Open access to FP research publications21. Model agreements for collaborative research and knowledge
transfer 22. Develop EU knowledge markets to trade & invest in patents
(2011)23. Examine the role of Competition Policy
Strengthening the knowledge base
Getting good ideas to market
Maximising social and regional benefits
Collaborating internationally
Key measures of Innovation Union
Pooling efforts for breakthroughs
Social and territorial cohesionIssues
- Innovation needed everywhere- Need to avoid an “innovation divide”- Make best use of € 86 Bn Structural Funds earmarked for
research and innovation until 2013Actions
24. Improve use of Structural Funds by Member States with Commission supported « smart specialisation » platform
25. Preparations on future Structural Funds to support innovation26. Launch social innovation pilot and mainstream in European
Social Funds 27. Research programme on social and public sector innovation28. Innovation all occupations, starting with caring sector
Strengthening the knowledge base
Getting good ideas to market
Maximising social and regional benefits
Collaborating internationally
Key measures of Innovation Union
Pooling efforts for breakthroughs
European Innovation PartnershipsKey issues − Major societal challenges require joint responses
across policies and across EU− Numerous sub-critical, uncoordinated initiatives:
− between EU / Member States / Regions− R&D / Market-side actions (public procurement, standards,
regulation)
European Innovation Partnerships are:Frameworks bringing together main actors and actions
- At EU and national levels- From research to market- Around common objectives and targets
European Innovation Partnerships2010– Pilot on active and healthy ageing
Aim: two additional healthy life years by 2020– Council, Parliament to discuss the concept– Member States and stakeholders invited to join
2011– Others to follow pending discussions and building
on pilot experience– Topics considered: smart cities, water, raw
materials, mobility, agriculture,
Strengthening the knowledge base
Getting good ideas to market
Maximising social and regional benefits
Collaborating internationally
Key measures of Innovation Union
Pooling efforts for breakthroughs
International cooperationKey issues- Third countries see 27+1 small/medium parties, not one major
partner- Europe’s openness is not always reciprocated- Global challenges require a global response
Actions30. Attract high skilled third country nationals31. Joint EU / national priorities for cooperation with third countries (2012)32. Agree international infrastructures with world partners (2012)
Making it happen!A priority for EU Institutions
– European Council dedicated discussion in December– Council invited to meet as “Innovation Council”– European Parliament discussions– Innovation Group of Commissioners
Accelerating national reforms– Self assessments of R&I systems under Europe 2020
Tracking progress– EU target of 3% of GDP on R&D and national targets– New indicator on fast-growing innovative firms– New Scoreboard of 25 indicators
Annual Innovation Convention
Next stepsOct. 12, Nov. 26: Competitiveness Council conclusions
Dec. 16: European CouncilEuropean Parliament debate
Implementation• Launch of European Innovation Partnerships, …
• Proposals for future EU programmes, European Research Area, ..
• Implementation in Member States, regions…
Innovation Union websitehttp://ec.europa.eu/innovation-union/
Innovation Facebook pagehttp://www.facebook.com/Innovation.Union
Innovation unlimited bloghttp://blogs.ec.europa.eu/innovationunlimited