Paving the way for impactful European R&I - EUA’s vision for FP10

Guided by the expertise of the European University Association’s Research and Innovation Strategy Group (RISG) and a dedicated task and finish group, this document outlines the Association’s strategic vision for the next European Framework Programme, FP10, with the aim of contributing to the design of the programme on behalf of the university sector. [...] To fully capitalise on the unique role of universities in bringing together However, the results of the Horizon 2020 final evaluation, the public consultation on education and R&I for societal benefit and to maximise the capacities of universities the interim review of Horizon Europe and the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025- as catalysts of innovation, it is vital to equip the Framework Programm. [...] Furthermore, the creation of numerous new initiatives and instruments has increasingly led to a lack of cohesive alignment among the programme’s various components, for example between the European Research Council (ERC) and the European Innovation Council (EIC), the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the EIC, and among different clusters and missions. [...] this disappointment is that the missions are not intended to engage the research The fulfilment of the sunset-clause of the old Partnerships should be followed- community, despite being part of the Framework Programme. [...] In practice, this has led to the emergence of a complex landscape regulating the access of associated and third countries to the various components of the programme.