Joint statement by European associations on the content and budget of FP10

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The Lithuanian Energy Institute, as a member of the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO), invites you to take note of the Joint Statement of the European Associations on the content and budget of the European Union’s future new Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).

In brief:

EARTO – European Association of Research and Technology Organisations along with its research and industrial partners representing key European Research & Innovation stakeholders have published a 4th Joint Statement for an ambitious FP10. The 110 European Associations signatories of this Joint Statement urge EU Institutions to significantly increase the FP10 budget and prioritise pan-European collaborative research to meet industrial needs.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Cross-border RD&I: Enhance EU competitiveness with strong industrial participation.
  • Pillar II: Allocate significant budget, driven by strategic priorities and industrial needs.

Pillar II is Crucial to:

  • Build trust-based public-private partnerships
  • Reduce risk and stimulate private investments in Europe

Europe must invest in collaborative RD&I to foster innovation, drive technology maturation, and strengthen its global competitiveness.