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Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties

Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties. 8 October 2010. Cyril Robin-Champigneul Dg RTD. Keith Sequeira Dg ENTR. A cornerstone of Europe 2020 strategy Three aspects:

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Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties

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  1. Presentation to Joint Meeting of the Competitiveness and Growth and the Research Working Parties 8 October 2010 Cyril Robin-Champigneul Dg RTD Keith Sequeira Dg ENTR

  2. A cornerstone of Europe 2020 strategy Three 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! Why Innovation Union?

  3. Globalisation of knowledge 900 800 700 600 ROW 500 Japan Declining EU share of knowledge production Evolution of World R&D expenditure in real terms, PPS€ at 2000 prices and exchange rates, 1995-2008 PPS€2000 (billions) 400 US 300 US 200 EU-27 100 0 SANCHES Luisa (REGIO) 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Stagnating business R&D Average annual growth as % of GDP, EU-27, US, Japan, South Korea & China, 2000-2007

  4. Economic and financial crisis EU lost six million jobs, €1000 Bn annual GDP due to crisis  Invest in future growthEU target of 3% of GDPfor 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 resourcesthrough leverage effects, integration and cooperation

  5. Climate change Health and ageing Use of natural resources Energy security Clean transport Land use …. Societal challenges • 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

  6. Strategic approach Partnership with Member States From idea to market Tackling weaknesses Under-investment Fragmentation Framework conditions Building onstrengths Focus on societal challenges Broad concept of innovation Involving all actors What is Innovation Union? • 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

  7. Key measures of Innovation Union Collaborating internationally Pooling efforts for breakthroughs Maximising social and regional benefits Getting good ideas to market Strengthening the knowledge base

  8. Issues 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 Actions 1. 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) Excellence in education and skills

  9. Issues 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 Actions 4. Commission to propose a European Research Area framework (2012) to remove obstacles to mobility and cross-border cooperation by 2014 5. EU and Member States to complete or launch 60% of priority European research infrastructures by 2015. Delivering the European Research Area

  10. Issues 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 Actions 6.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 activities 9.European Institute of Innovation & Technology to set out a strategic innovation agenda (2011) Focusing EU funding instruments

  11. Key measures of Innovation Union Collaborating internationally Pooling efforts for breakthroughs Maximising social and regional benefits Getting good ideas to market Strengthening the knowledge base

  12. Issues Lack of finance is main constraint on innovative companies Few European SMEs grow into major companies Specific market gaps for start ups, for high growth companies, and for financing major research and innovation projects RSFF, CIP Financial Instruments cannot meet demand. Actions 10. 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 investors 13. Review State Aid framework, to enable support to all forms of innovation (2011) Access to finance

  13. Issues 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 innovation Importance of eco-innovation Actions 14. Rapid agreement on EU patent 15. 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 A Single Innovation Market

  14. Issues Many different forms of innovation (open, user driven, systemic etc.) EU strengths in design and creativity not recognised in policy Much IPR is dormant, as it is difficult to find a user. Actions 19. Establish Design Leadership Board & Creative Industries Alliance (2011) 20.Open access to FP research publications 21.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 Openness and creative potential

  15. Key measures of Innovation Union Collaborating internationally Pooling efforts for breakthroughs Maximising social and regional benefits Getting good ideas to market Strengthening the knowledge base

  16. Issues Innovation needed everywhere Need to avoid an “innovation divide” Make best use of € 86 Bn Structural Funds earmarked for research and innovation until 2013 Actions 24.Improve use of Structural Funds by Member States with Commission supported « smart specialisation » platform 25. Preparations on future Structural Funds to support innovation 26. Launch social innovation pilot and mainstream in European Social Funds 27. Research programme on social and public sector innovation 28. Innovation all occupations, starting with caring sector Social and territorial cohesion

  17. Key measures of Innovation Union Collaborating internationally Pooling efforts for breakthroughs Maximising social and regional benefits Getting good ideas to market Strengthening the knowledge base

  18. Key issues Major societal challenges require joint responsesacross 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 Partnerships

  19. 2010 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, European Innovation Partnerships

  20. Key measures of Innovation Union Collaborating internationally Pooling efforts for breakthroughs Maximising social and regional benefits Getting good ideas to market Strengthening the knowledge base

  21. Key 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 Actions 30. Attract high skilled third country nationals 31. Joint EU / national priorities for cooperation with third countries (2012) 32. Agree international infrastructures with world partners (2012) International cooperation

  22. 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 Making it happen!

  23. Oct. 12, Nov. 26: Competitiveness Council conclusions Dec. 16: European Council European Parliament debate Next steps • Implementation • Launch of European Innovation Partnerships, … • Proposals for future EU programmes, European Research Area, .. • Implementation in Member States, regions…

  24. Innovation Union website • http://ec.europa.eu/innovation-union/ • Innovation Facebook page • http://www.facebook.com/Innovation.Union • Innovation unlimited blog • http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/innovationunlimited

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