The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions signed a new Joint Action Plan to enhance the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I).
The Joint Action Plan is structured around four key priority areas and a flexible set of 11 actions, to be delivered upon by the end of the Commission’s 2024-2029 mandate. The Action Plan sets out four concrete priorities to boost innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness across European cities and regions:
- Building strong local and regional innovation ecosystems – this includes supporting the implementation of the European Research Area and ensuring that knowledge gained from frontier research is integrated into innovation output. Attracting and retaining talent is essential for this.
- Facilitating the green and digital transition by supporting sustainable and inclusive innovation at local level.
- Raising awareness of – and promoting access to – funding opportunities and results under Horizon Europe among local governors: creating synergies among funds and exchanging best practices, including on simplification, research and innovation.
- Supporting evidence-based policymaking in regions, including territorial foresight and resilience.
More information: Joint Action Plan
Source: European Commission | Press Corner (https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_873)