The objective of this guide on standardisation and SMEs is to assist Structural Funds managing authorities and other policy-makers involved in the preparation of the post 2013 generation of Structural Funds with the preparation of support measures aimed at boosting SMEs' use of standards and...

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) was established in 2008 as a response to deep-seated concerns regarding the innovation performance of the EU. This interim evaluation of the EIT covered the period 2010-2015 and was conducted by a team led by ICF and Technopolis. The...

Research and innovation are instrumental to achieve the EU's energy and climate objectives. In November 2016 the EU strategy for Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation was adopted by the European Commission to boost the energy transition. Since the adoption of the strategy, progress has been made...

Horizon Europe, the 9th framework programme, is the EU's main instrument for investments in research and innovation for the period 2021-2027. This book presents the results of the impact assessment that underpinned the legislative proposal for the programme, in line with the Commission's better...

The 'Transport research and innovation (R&I) achievements report' provides a comprehensive analysis of transport R&I results and their contribution towards the fulfilment of major European policy goals. The analysis of the 2017 transport R&I achievements report covers the European transport R&I...

The 'Science, research and innovation performance of the EU, 2018' (SRIP) analyses Europe's performance dynamics in science, research and innovation and its drivers, in a global context. The report combines a thorough indicator based macroeconomic analysis with deep analytical research dives...

This report, targeting the nanotechnology and manufacturing sector and actors, provides insights into the motivations of nanotechnology players who participate in public research and innovation programmes. The report also explores the relationships between internally and externally funded R&I...