EUA calls for an European Innovation Act fostering a shared innovation culture

The European University Association (EUA) has called for the future European Innovation Act to foster a culture of shared innovation.

In a list of of recommendations on 06/07/2026 on the Act, which is expected on 09/09/2026, EUA said that it was "an opportunity to acknowledge universities' needs and challenges, not just those of industry or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)".

For the EUA, the act should establish flexible and stimulating career frameworks that recognise the diverse contributions made by innovators to society; it should not be limited to ‘deep tech’ start-ups, but should include social innovation, student entrepreneurship, as well as process and organisational innovation, and make administrative and regulatory frameworks more responsive.

The European Innovation Act should also provide greater clarity on intellectual property by offering guidance to universities and recognising societal impacts beyond mere patents. It is also recommended that EU-funded research should be better capitalised on by strengthening knowledge transfer structures and ensuring greater…