All documents related to European Research Area (ERA)

• Report on Serbia’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on Serbia’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of Serbia’s progress and its challenges related...

• Report on North Macedonia’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on North Macedonia’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of North Macedonia’s progress and its ...

• Report on Montenegro’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on Montenegro’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of Montenegro’s progress and its challenges...

• Report on Kosovo*’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on Kosovo’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of Kosovo’s progress and its challenges related...

• Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress...

• Report on Albania’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23

  The report on Albania’s integration into the new European Research Area (ERA) for the monitoring period 2022/23 provides an overview of the current state of Albania ’s progress and its challenges...

• New ERA Factsheet on the 2024 call

  The next call in the Reforming and Enhancing the European R&I System programme opens on 6 December 2023. The new ERA Factsheet presents the ERA Call 2024 in a compact way, providing a quick and easy...

• [FOCUS ARTICLE] The ERA Integration of the Western Balkans

  The European Research Area (ERA) represents the ambition to create a single, borderless market for research, innovation and technology across the EU – as designed by DG Research & Innovation. The ...

• Open Innovation Testbeds - Lessons learnt in EU projects

  Open innovation Test Beds (OITBs) are one form of Technology Infrastructures that offer services for the development, testing and upscaling of advanced materials. The implementation of the New European...

• Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2023 (including Serbian regions)

  This 11th edition of the Regional Innovation Scoreboard (RIS) offers a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of 239 regions in 22 EU Member States, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland...

• European Innovation Scoreboard 2023

  The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths...

• The new European Research Area (two-pager)

  On 16 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on a Pact. The Pact proposal defines shared priority areas for joint action in support of the ERA, sets out the...

• Participation of the Western Balkans in the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe

  Information on the ongoing activities and projects at the Western Balkans in relation to the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe.

• Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027 analysis is now public

  The Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027 Analysis provides a solid evidence base to underpin the development of the next Horizon Europe Strategic Plan, as set out in the legal basis. The analysis is...

• Analysing the Skills Dimension of Technology Transfer in the Western Balkans - Comparative Report

  This report is an output of the project ‘Analysing the skills dimension of technology transfer in the Western Balkans’, which is part of ENTRSD WP22 - 2.6 Engaging Enterprises in Skills Development. The...

• Serbia’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Serbia's ERA integration.

• ERA Roadmap 2015-2020

  ERAC Opinion on the European Research Area Roadmap 2015-2020

• North Macedonia’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on North Macedonia's ERA integration.

• Montenegro’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Montenegro's ERA integration.

• Kosovo*’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Kosovo*'s ERA integration.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ERA integration.

• Albania’s ERA Integration: Two-pager visual summary of the ERA report

  POLICY ANSWERS publishes the visual summary of the report on Albania's ERA integration.

• History of the European Research Area

  This fact sheet introduces the 20-year history of ERA.

• ERA Policy Agenda: Overview of actions for the period 2022-2024

  The ERA Policy Agenda sets out a catalogue of voluntary ERA actions for the period 2022-2024 to contribute to the priority areas defined in the Council Recommendation on a Pact for Research and Innovation...

• A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe (fact sheet)

  The adoption of the Pact is a step forward in our ambition to create an ERA fit for the future. It shows our common commitment to mobilise research and innovation policies with concrete actions towards...

• Council Recommendation on a Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe

  On 26 November 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the governance of the European Research Area (ERA) and a Pact for research and innovation (R&I) in Europe, setting out priorities and a streamlined...

• Council Conclusions on Future governance of the European Research Area (ERA)

  On 26 November 2021, the Council adopted conclusions on the governance of the European Research Area (ERA) and a Pact for research and innovation (R&I) in Europe, setting out priorities and a streamlined...

• A new ERA for research and innovation (Staff working document)

  This publication presents the Staff Working Document accompanying the Communication “A new ERA for Research and Innovation”. In order to address today’s multiple challenges, the European Research Area...

• ERA Opportunities - Guidebook

  This ERA Opportunities Guidebook is a summary of ERA related funding opportunities in Horizon Europe, beyond the ERA part, for the ERA community and stakeholders’ potential applicants, and for NCPs. The...

• Synopsis Report: Looking into the R&I future priorities 2025-2027

  This document presents the analysis of the responses received in section D “Looking into the R&I future priorities 2025-2027” of the public consultation on the past, present and future of the European...

• Code of practice on standardisation in the European Research Area (fact sheet)

  The objective is to make this publication widely spread to raise awareness on the Code of practice and to foster its uptake by the broadest possible range of R&I actors. The added value of this publication...

• Participation of the Western Balkans in the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters

  Information on the ongoing activities and projects at the Western Balkans in relation to the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters.

• Pact for Research and Innovation

  The Council of the European Union adopted a Recommendation on ‘A Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe' (Pact for R&I), as well as its conclusions on the future governance of the European Research...

• [Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] New European Innovation Agenda

  Natasa Kurucki from the Unit of ‘Innovation Policy & Access to Finance’, European Commission, DG Research and Innovation introduced the New European Innovation Agenda. The presentation...

• [Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] ERA Actions and Structural Funds support

  Gilles Kittel introduced ERA Actions and Structural Funds support. The author is the Team Leader of EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, IPA and enlargement negotiations, European Commission...

• [Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] The Re-Newed European Research Area

  DG Research and Innovation presented the ERA policy agenda for 2022-2024. The presentation was made in the frame of the Meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platforms on Education and Training...

• [Presentation at SP Feb. 2023] COST - Networking and Collaboration within the ERA and beyond

  Katalin Alföldi, Policy Officer of COST Association presented an overview on the participation of Western Balkans in open calls and introduced synergies with EIT and EUREKA. The presentation was made...

• COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT: Supporting and connecting policymaking in the Member States with scientific research

  This staff working document aims to promote discussions and policy development on the use of science in informing policymaking in the Member States of the European Union.

• THE INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA III)

  Pre-accession assistance supports EU candidate countries and potential candidates in adopting and implementing key political, institutional, social and economic reforms to comply with EU values and to...

• Knowledge ecosystems in the new ERA

  Using a competence-based approach for career development in academia and beyond This policy brief, as part of the wider study “Knowledge ecosystems in the new ERA”, presents the European Competence...

• EUROPEAN INNOVATION SCOREBOARD 2022 : Main Report

  What is the EIS The European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours. It helps countries...

• Constructing assessment indicator dashboards for evidence-informed policymaking: Insights from the perspective of public administration, institutions, and governance

  We study the effectiveness of evidence-informed policymaking mechanisms from the perspective of policymakers, using the lenses of public administration, public management and (sustainability) governance...

• Landscape of innovation approaches (version 2)

  An updated overview of the methods and approaches we’ve come across in the world of public innovation. Earlier this year we presented our landscape of innovation approaches. Since publishing...

• Synergies guidance: between Horizon Europe and the European Regional Development Fund programmes

  On 5th July 2022, the Commission published a practical and user-friendly guidance on new opportunities to maximise the synergies between Horizon Europe and the European Regional Development Fund programmes...

• Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU (SRIP) report

  Report analysing the state of innovation in Europe and recommendations for the future. Download the report, individual chapters, video and presentations.

• New European Innovation Agenda

  The Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address...

• Enabling Environments for Supporting and Sustaining Citizen Science

  This discussion paper is the third in a series within the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on ‘Citizen Science Initiatives - Policy and Practice’ (CSI-PP). The purpose of this MLE is to facilitate the exchange...

• Leaflet about POLICY ANSWERS project

  POLICY ANSWERS is funded by Horizon Europe to support a be!er integration of the Western Balkans and the bi-regional dialogue on science, innovation, education and culture.

• EU Strategy on Standardisation

  An EU Strategy on Standardisation - Setting global standards in support of a resilient, green and digital EU single market

• From research results to innovative solutions

  Mapping national and regional programmes and initiatives in R&I valorisation : report on dissemination and exploitation practices in Member States and associated countries  

• ECSA 10 Principles of Citizen Science / Dhjetë parimet e “shkencës me qytetarët” / Десет принципи на граѓанската наука / Deset principa građanske nauke

  Ten principles of citizen science Citizen science is a flexible concept which can be adapted and applied within diverse situations and disciplines. The statements below were developed by the ‘Sharing...

• HORIZON EUROPE - A Brief Guide for NCPs

  The short guide for National Contact Points (NCPs) in the field of Research & Innovation (R&I) comes at the very beginning of the implementation of the EU programme ‘Horizon Europe’.

• Operational guide on the quantification of innovation impacts

  This guide provides a systematic approach measuring innovation impacts in formal impact assessments exercises. It includes examples, provides suggestions and a library of methods.

• Study to evaluate the ERA policy framework and ERA monitoring mechanism

  The European Research Area (ERA) aims to harmonise the framework conditions for R&I in Europe. To achieve these goals, the ERA Roadmap 2015-2020 set out a framework for implementing the ERA in a more...

• GENDER ANALYSIS 2020 EC COUNTRY REPORTS FOR THE WESTERN BALKANS

  This is the third Kvinna till Kvinna Gender Analysis of EC Country Reports for the Western Balkans. The aim is to show progress year on year in the gender-mainstreaming of the Country Reports and attempt...

• Making Public Procurement work in and for Europe

  This Communication of the European Commission presents a public procurement strategy which sets out the overall policy framework and defines clear priorities to improve procurement in practice and support...

• Equity in school education in EuropeStructures, policies and student performance

  This report provides an overview of education structures and policies that influence equity in school education.

• From Brain Drain to attraction of valuable talents in the Western Balkans

  The migration of able, highly educated individuals from the Western Balkans region, which has been happening since the 1990s is known as “brain drain” and usually concerns the European Union and the United...

• The New European Research Area (Video)

  Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth explains how together, we can make Europe a lighthouse of excellence in research and innovation. The new European...

• A new European Research Area (Factsheet)

  This factsheet explains briefly how the new ERA is based on excellence, competiveness and how it aims ar being talent-driven and open. Find the factsheet here

• COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS. A new ERA for Research and Innovation

  Communication on a new European Research Area for Research and Innovation adopted by the European Commission on 30 September 2020. Including Commission Staff Working Document accompanying the Document...

• [WBC-RTI.INFO Newsletter] - ERA Developments - Western Balkans economies in the spotlight

  European Commissioner Philippe Busquin launched the idea of the European Research Area back in November 2000. “The problem is not money but fragmentation of the efforts carried out at European level,” ...

• [Focus Article]: The status of Western Balkans countries within the ERA

  This year’s 20th anniversary of the European Research Area is an opportunity to highlight some very important developments as regards Western Balkans countries. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North...

• Video Statements by WB Ministers during the R&I Days

  Western Balkans' Ministers in charge for Science and Research addressed Commissioner Mariya Gabriel and fellow Western Balkan Ministers and stakeholders during the Towards an Innovation Agenda for the...

• DG R&I Paper:Mapping 21st century Science/Technology linkages: has science become more important in recent technological development?

  Understanding how progress in science is connected to technological development is crucial to get a better handle of the drivers and policy levers that can foster science-based innovation in a rapidly...

• The WBC-RTI Roadshow - meet us at ESOF 2020 (flyer and video)

  Two virtual sessions are being organised by the International Service Facility on behalf of the EC DG R&I at ESOF 2020, to inform and promote the strong potential of the Western Balkans' R&I capacities...

• Government at a Glance: Western Balkans

  Government at a Glance: Western Balkans presents information on public governance in the Western Balkan region – covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia...

• Can R&I save the day?

  While research and innovation (R&I) are at the core of the response to the pandemic itself in the areas of virology, vaccines development, treatments and diagnostics, it will be crucial also in the...