FP10: Eurashe proposals to make Europe "the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world"

Increase the budget to €200 Bn, lower administrative barriers, maintain the balance between basic and applied research, focus on the effectiveness of consortia and inclusion of universities of applied sciences, provide adequate funding for the ERA Forum... These are some of Eurashe's (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education) recommendations for FP10, the next R&I framework programme to succeed Horizon Europe, published on 07/10/2024.

The association speaking on behalf of universities of applied sciences and similar higher education institutions in Europe also supports the EIT (European Institute for Innovation and Technology) and doesn't want it to be merged with the EIC (European Innovation Council).

"Europe’s ability to fund impactful R&I and become the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world will largely depend on FP10. The next Framework Programme is pivotal to improve Europe’s standing in the world, both politically and economically", states Eurashes.

The crises (Russian invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 pandemic...) "have intensified the challenges…