Innovation ecosystems and the Fourth Generation University: Explore how universities of science and technology strengthen and shape innovation ecosystems at regional, national and European levels. Consider emerging models of university innovation—including but not limited to the Fourth Generation University (4GU) concept—while maintaining an independent position that reflects the diversity of Member perspectives and practices. Both Co-Chairs will jointly lead this work to ensure balanced representation and broad relevance.
Responsible innovation and resilience: Examine governance approaches to dual-use innovation within FP10 and the EIC, focusing on institutional readiness, accountability, and control over technology development and application. Coordinate with the Workgroup on Dual-Use, Defence and Space to ensure complementarity.
Talent, entrepreneurship, and European innovation policy: Strengthen the contribution of universities to entrepreneurship, talent development, and Europe’s wider innovation agenda. Showcase how universities create societal and economic value through innovation and provide coordinated input to Horizon Europe, FP10, the ECF, the Startup & Scaleup strategy and the European Scaleup Fund, ERA Action on knowledge valorisation and related policy initiatives.
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