The study on the framework conditions for high-growth innovative enterprises (HGIE) relates HGIE performance to the prevailing entrepreneurial framework conditions in 37 countries, including all EU Member States, other European countries and five non-European countries selected for their...

This study identifies the key elements explaining how some Major Innovations came about in Europe and in the world, and evaluates the specific contribution of the European Union Framework Programmes for Research, Technological developments and Demonstration Activities to their development. The...

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) has requested an ad hoc briefing paper to provide its Members with information and advice regarding the proposed General Data Protection Regulation (2012/0011(COD)). This document presents a rapid assessment of the innovation and...

In the context of the preparation of the future research and innovation Framework Programme of the European Union (FP9), the study collects evidence to assess the potential impacts of mission-oriented R&I approaches. The extensive desk research is the basis for the analysis of mission-oriented...

In the context of the preparation of the future research and innovation Framework Programme of the European Union (FP9), the study collects and analyses evidence of current and recent mission-oriented research and innovation initiatives in European Member States and other major economies around...

Ageing poses one of the biggest economic and social challenges for this century. It is estimated that by 2025, more than 20% of Europeans will be 65 or over. To respond to the potential challenges that ageing presents for the future and to ensure that the necessary framework is in place to help...

The purpose of this study was to identify and consolidate the key findings from the research and innovation projects addressing ICT for Active and Healthy Ageing funded under FP7, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) and the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme. While the...

The Future Internet Public-Private Partnership was a six-year effort to advance Europe's competitiveness in smart, data-driven solutions and services, and to support the emergence of innovative digital applications of public and social relevance. This Final Evaluation Report assesses the...

The Future Internet Public-Private Partnership was a six-year effort to advance Europe's competitiveness in smart, data-driven solutions and services, and to support the emergence of innovative digital applications of public and social relevance. This Final Evaluation Report assesses the...