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Joint event of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European University Association
The need for innovative solutions is growing faster than ever before. With vast scope for cross-border cooperation and exchange among a variety of stakeholders, Europe’s innovation landscape can tackle growing societal challenges with new ideas. Nevertheless, Europe’s potential as a well-functioning and cohesive innovation ecosystem must be better understood and supported.
On the occasion of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, and in conjunction with ongoing discussions about the successor programme to Horizon Europe, representatives of the university sector will join policy makers for an afternoon of debate on how to tackle the fragmentation hampering Europe’s innovation capacity. Showcasing existing achievements at institutional level and inspiring examples of effective multi-stakeholder mobilisation, this event will outline ideas and approaches to orchestrate impactful innovation ecosystems for a competitive Europe. It will also explore how frameworks such as the European Research Area (ERA) and policy measures aiming to enhance R&I capacity can be strengthened to tackle the divide between leading and emerging innovators that causes underperformance in knowledge valorisation. The event will therefore explore ways of building innovation capacity equitably and synergistically across Europe, reflecting the merits and uniqueness of each region as well as the complex and dynamic nature of their innovation ecosystems.
14.00-14.10: Welcome
14.10-14.30: Keynote speeches
14.30-15.30: How do emerging innovators contribute to shaping the European innovation ecosystem?
This session will take stock of the dynamic role of emerging innovators in broadening the reach and impact of innovation ecosystems across Europe. It will reflect the achievements of multi-stakeholder mobilisation at local and regional levels and pinpoint how policy frameworks and funding instruments have empowered universities and their partners to tackle societal challenges.
Moderator: Ágota Dávid, Science and technology attaché, Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU
15.30-15.45: Coffee break
15.45-16.45: How can we bridge the innovation gap across Europe?
This session will gather views on how to meet the growing need for innovative solutions by building and further consolidating R&I capacity across Europe. With low competitiveness and performance still hampering knowledge valorisation, it is imperative to rethink and better align the tools for tackling innovation fragmentation and fostering a truly cohesive European innovation ecosystem.
Moderator: Stephane Berghmans, Director for Research and Innovation, European University Association
16.45-17.00: Closing
17.00-18.00: Networking drinks
