The leading universities of science and technology across Europe united within CESAER have released their vision for the European Innovation Act, calling for a systemic approach that empowers researchers and innovators across the full knowledge value chain, from frontier science to real-world impact.
In this position, we present seven key recommendations to unlock the full potential of Europe’s innovation ecosystems through the Innovation Act:
“The upcoming Innovation Act is a unique opportunity to drive innovation leadership based on Europe’s scientific excellence. The Act must support researchers and innovators, reduce fragmentation, and catalyse long-term investment across the full knowledge continuum. Bold, coordinated action is needed now to strengthen our global competitiveness and resilience.”
— Tim Bedford (Vice-President of CESAER, Co-Chair of Task Force Innovation and Associate Principal for Research and Innovation at the University of Strathclyde)
“Universities of science and technology are already delivering the talent, technologies, and partnerships Europe needs. But too often, bureaucratic hurdles and fragmented support prevent ideas from reaching their full potential. The Innovation Act must enable our institutions to innovate at scale and with impact.”
— Toril Hernes (Co-Chair of Task Force Innovation, CESAER Board Member and Pro-Rector for Innovation at NTNU)
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