

Businesses for good are actually good for business. However, it is crucial to recognize the economic opportunity represented by a green transition. The UN SDGs address all relevant areas where action is urgently needed. As it stands, Europe is on the edge of a very important transformation. Tackling climate change, ocean & forest preservation, responsible consumption, green cities and clean energy production are all indispensable parts of establishing this new and sustainable future. The green transition is one of the main objectives of the NextGenerationEU. Innovation and new technologies will drive the transformation to a climate neutral recovery. In doing so, Europe can position itself as a leader in world-class, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable tech. The development of a cohesive ecosystem that fosters innovative excellence within the European continent is the answer. Europe must rely on the strength of its broad research institutions and nurture its growing digital infrastructure and economy while ensuring that the continent’s core democratic values still apply in the new green and digital age. In terms of security, defense, and economic stability, strengthening technological autonomy is essential.

The establishment of the European Innovation Area looks to directly address the underlying causes of this issue. This dependence represents both an economic loss and a potential security threat. Together with the K4I Forum Chair, MEP Maria da Graça Carvalho and other K4I Forum political members, EIT KICs, European Partnerships, universities, and innovation support organisations, we present the Manifesto calling for actionable ideas and work with Commissioner Mariya Gabriel to build a powerful European Innovation Area for the benefit of Europe, its citizens, and its enterprises.Įurope is often heavily reliant on technologies that come from beyond its borders. Our Manifesto outlines the key focus areas for accelerating Europe’s transition toward a single European innovation ecosystem. Making the European Innovation Area a reality will require the input of all relevant stakeholders, from both the public and private sectors.
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The time is now for a European Innovation Area that empowers all innovators and entrepreneurs across the continent to realise their full potential. To achieve this, it is imperative to establish a robust framework for innovation policy in the EU. In order to tap into the full potential of Europe’s knowledge and talent, there must be a cohesive network linking together all innovation actors. Now is the time to bolster Europe’s innovation landscape to foster this transition. Innovation is key in accelerating the green and digital economy of tomorrow. The need for a European Innovation Area has since been discussed on multiple occasions with members of the European Parliament, Commissioner Gabriel, and stakeholders most recently in December 2020 at the 12th European Innovation Summit.

In July 2019, the K4I Forum presented its 2030 strategy ‘Towards A European Innovation Area’ at the Welcome Reception for New and Returning MEPs.

This means, that we have a historic moment where every European can co-create with policy makers the new Innovation policy, and bring new and practical ideas from your perspective and experience to co-create together the new innovation future in Europe.Ībout The European Innovation Area Manifesto Additionally, all the collected ideas and actions will be sent to the European Commission and the Commissioner of Innovation Mariya Gabriel to write the next Innovation Policy.
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The Innovation Manifesto will be a guide for all the member states how to invest the recovery fund and the NextGenerationEU funds. Select your focus area you want to add your idea and action.We have to take this opportunity to create impact from knowledge through innovation adoption. At Collabwith, we believe in innovation ecosystems as a power for innovation with collaboration at the heart and also we believe that innovation adoption via innovation procurement is one of the main strategies to create an innovative Europe, where organizations adopt innovation from European startups, and European research results ready to be used. We ensured that the women innovators, women led startups, women investors and women led VCs are inside the manifesto, as well as the action to focus to re-imagine our financial ecosystem for innovation in Europe. We have the pleasure to present the New Innovation Manifesto for a European Innovation Area from our position as a Board Member of The Knowledge4Innovation Forum in the European Parliament.
