European Commission
07/05/2013
"Today, 70% of the total research and innovation investment in SET Plan priorities comes from industry, with 20% from Member States and 10% from the European Commission."
11/04/2013
"Investing in innovation in the field of sustainable transport offers European companies a huge commercial opportunity: products and services related to sustainable mobility will represent a global market of 300 billion Euro in 2020. We simply cannot afford to let this opportunity slip through our fingers."
26/03/2013
"Efficiency, particularly of buildings, vehicles and equipment, is crucial not only for achieving our energy, climate and environmental goals; it will also give a real boost to the economy by delivering important savings and job creation"
07/03/2013
"In June 2010, Europe's leaders endorsed the Europe 2020 strategy, our roadmap to get the European economy back on track. At the heart of this strategy is the conviction that we need research and innovation to build long-term sustainable growth."
28/02/2013
"You are best placed to determine your strengths and capacities, to identify where you can restructure your efforts to pool them with other countries, and to spot unnecessary overlaps. In this way, you will get the maximum impact from your resources".
14/02/2013
"The bioeconomy is our daily bread and butter - literally. It's the food on our plates, the water from our taps, the newspaper in our hands. It can transform our waste into valuable resources"
10/01/2013
…the 'Citizens’ Dialogue' gave members of the public a chance to air their views and concerns on the economic crisis, citizens’ rights in the EU and the kind of Europe they want to live in.
03/12/2012
"Whatever our field, I know that one thing unites us: we are all dedicated to ensuring that our cities, our regions, and Europe as a whole, become powerhouses of research and innovation"
30/11/2012
"The Royal Irish Academy plays a leading role in promoting a culture of commitment to excellent original research and scholarship in Ireland, which I think we all agree is extremely important. The Academy's work in this area is vital."
16/10/2012
"More than ever, we need the brightest minds to advise on research and innovation in order to deliver better policies, growth and jobs and to tackle the societal challenges that we face."
03/10/2012
Commissioner meets with Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, and Eamonn Gilmore, Deputy Irish Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, at the first Meeting of College with the Irish Government ahead of the Irish Presidency 2013.Brussels, 3 October 2012
19/09/2012
The fifteenth EU-China summit, being held in Brussels on 20 September 2012, will be another building block to strengthen the EU-China relationship. The EU will be represented by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and by José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, accompanied by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton. The People's Republic of China will be represented by Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, for whom this will be the last summit with the EU. European Commissioner for Trade, Karel de Gucht, as well as Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, will also attend.
17/07/2012
"Talk to any business leader and they will tell you that the quality of the research base is a major factor in their investment decisions."
17/07/2012
"We cannot continue with a situation where research funding is not always allocated competitively, where positions are not always filled on merit, where researchers can rarely take their grants or have access to research programmes across borders, and where large parts of Europe are not even in the game."
13/07/2012
"Science satisfies our drive to understand the world around us. To uncover the truth. It reveals to us the most profound ideas."
09/07/2012
"I am proud that today we are announcing 8.1 billion euro for new EU research projects, just ten days after EU leaders decided on the Compact for Growth and Jobs."
21/06/2012
"Women make up more than half the EU's student population and 45 per cent of all doctorates (PhDs), but they account for only one third of career researchers."
07/06/2012
"Northern Ireland's recent past has demonstrated how breaking down barriers, forging partnerships and exchanging ideas are the only way to move a society forward."
03/05/2012
"I would like to thank ADITE for giving me this opportunity to present some of the policies and actions that we are taking at European level to encourage and support more and better research and innovation partnerships."
23/04/2012
"Austria plays a special role in the European Research Council – Europe's success story in the sphere of research. Over the years, Austria has produced many scientists, inventors and innovators who have made a remarkable contribution to the modern world."
11/04/2012
"This new centre is a testament to Medtronic's commitment to working with clinicians, surgeons, researchers and patient groups in the development of new technology so as to improve the quality of health for patients throughout the world."
02/04/2012
"Research and innovation are key elements of the European Union's cooperation with Mediterranean countries since we are all facing challenges such as climate change, water and energy. It makes perfect sense to tackle these issues jointly, and to bring our scientists together so they can find the answers we need."
26/03/2012
03/03/2012
"It is a real honour to be at the Nanyang Technological University, a leading institution with an excellent reputation, and one of the most active Singaporean participants in our European research programmes"
29/02/2012
"Through the ERC, Europe's top researchers are for the first time competing on a level playing field. And that, precisely, is the EU added-value"
23/02/2012
"Our future depends on competitive industries that are able to create jobs. This means investing in research, in new technologies and in creating a climate that boosts innovation"
13/02/2012
"Shifting to the bioeconomy will help Europe to live within its limits: the sustainable production and exploitation of biological resources will allow Europe to produce more from less, while limiting negative impacts on the environment."
13/02/2012
"Europe needs to make the transition to a post-petroleum economy. Greater use of renewable resources is no longer just an option, it is a necessity. We must drive the transition from a fossil-based to a bio-based society with research and innovation as the motor."
07/02/2012
"This is a clear signal for me that we're on the right track in trying to create more linkages across the EU to improve research performance across the board. We will do this with our Horizon 2020 program, and we will do it through achieving the European Research Area."
07/02/2012
"We need balanced national research and innovation systems that provide an innovation-friendly environment for business."
30/01/2012
"I want an entirely new ERA-partnership, with stronger role for key stakeholders, and much tougher monitoring of Member States' progress. I will not hesitate to "name and shame" those who perform badly against ERA objectives."
20/01/2012
"Europe is serious in its ambition to compete for the best scientific talent worldwide"
05/12/2011
"It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you 48 fascinating research and innovation stories, taking place in the 27 Member States of the European Union"
30/11/2011
"The European Commission has today presented a package of measures to boost research, innovation and competitiveness in Europe. Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has announced Horizon 2020, an €80 billion1 programme for investment in research and innovation. Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has put forward a Strategic Innovation Agenda for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), which will receive €2.8 billion of funding under Horizon 2020. In parallel, Vice-President Antonio Tajani has announced a complementary new programme to boost competitiveness and innovation in SMEs, with an additional budget of €2.5 billion. The funding programmes run from 2014 to 2020."
10/11/2011
"Let me assure you that the European Commission shares the goals of the British Academy to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the social sciences and humanities and to champion their role and value."
21/10/2011
"The creation of Science Europe represents a big step in the right direction. Science Europe consolidates the voices of researchers at European level, facilitating cooperation with the whole scientific community and funding bodies"
12/10/2011
"Following the signature today, Moldova will become the 14th country associated to FP7, with effect from 1 January 2012. Moldova is to be warmly congratulated as the first country from the Eastern Partnership countries to associate to the Framework Programme and only the second country from the European Neighbourhood Policy Countries"
13/09/2011
"On a practical level, we need a European Research Area that is interconnected, structured, mobile and efficient; a unified research area that brings together people and ideas in a way that catalyses excellent science and world-leading innovation"
19/07/2011
"Today, Europe is again showing its commitment to putting research and innovation at the top of the political agenda for growth and jobs. EU-wide competition for these funds will bring Europe's best researchers and innovators together to tackle the biggest issues of our time, such as energy, food security, climate change and our ageing population."
04/07/2011
"Together, science, entrepreneurship and creativity can help build a successful and competitive Lithuania that will improve the lives of everyone who lives here. [..] Getting business and science know-how together to boost Europe's innovation is an issue that is close to my heart. It is an issue that I am convinced is vital to Europe's long term growth and the health of our society. And that is why we are here today"
10/06/2011
"Since we launched the 7th Framework Programme in 2007, the game has changed. [..] It has also become clear that Europe is facing an innovation emergency – we must prioritise innovation to ensure that we don't fall behind our competitors and to ensure a better quality of life for people in Europe"
22/05/2011
"The CEIBS is probably one of the best examples of EU-China cooperation: a tangible example of cooperation that not only boosts our relations in a very practical way, but also improves the lives and careers of hundreds of current and former students."
09/05/2011
"Since 1973 Ireland, and Europe, have surmounted many difficult and complex problems together. We have done this through solidarity, cooperation and dialogue - the very principles on which the European Union is based."
07/04/2011
"Earlier today, I was privileged to see at first hand, some excellent examples of the kind of cutting edge research that makes North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany bywords for scientific excellence."
28/03/2011
Proposals to be received by midnight on 10 May 2011. Winners will be announced by Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn on 10 June in Brussels.
10/03/2011
More photos in the Photo gallery: Commissioner meets Enda Kenny, Irish Prime Minister
04/03/2011
"Baden-Württemberg has an impressive record: by investing 4.4% of GDP in research and development, you have already outperformed the 3% target set by Europe 2020....You are living proof of how much our regions matter!"
03/03/2011
"I think of the EU and the US as a pair of climbers. We are scaling the steep cliff of growth towards greater prosperity, while battling against harsh economic cross-winds."
09/02/2011
"This Green Paper is also very much the next step in our simplification agenda - we cannot maximise value for money without simplification. We need to release our researchers and innovators from red tape."
01/02/2011
"Innovation is as essential to sustainable growth and jobs as water is to life. Economies that do not innovate will wither away. So this Scoreboard is a key instrument also of the Europe 2020 Strategy and of the Annual Growth Survey we published last month."
24/01/2011
"The three changes we are announcing today will save millions of euro and deliver better value for taxpayers' money. They will feed into better research results and lead to new products and services."
07/01/2011
"Europe must embrace excellence to compete internationally. It must be our hallmark. That means pooling resources to build excellent infrastructures; awarding funding on the basis of excellence alone.....and making the European Institute of Innovation and Technology a hub for excellence and entrepreneurship."
22/11/2010
"I warmly welcome the innovation-led initiatives that DCU is contributing to including An tSli Ghlas - The Green Way, Ireland's first green economic zone. An tSli Ghlas is an excellent example of the critical role that partnerships across academia, industry and regional authorities can play in leading to significant innovation"
06/10/2010
The European Commission's "Innovation Union", tabled today, sets
out a strategic approach to innovation, driven by the highest political
level.
05/10/2010
DG Research and Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn are delighted to
announce the EURAXESS event, showcasing the most inspiring and ingenious
researchers at the forefront of European and international innovation.
19/07/2010
“Investment in research and innovation is the only smart and lasting way
out of crisis and towards sustainable and socially equitable growth”
24/06/2010
“People like yourself provide a role model for all the young women
scientists in Europe that are at the beginning of their career - and may
encourage them to vigourously pursue their career further”
17/06/2010
The Commissioner's Webstreaming event where she talked about the European
Union's Innovation Strategy, the kind of Europe that it's citizens would like
to see, and the ways in which we could bring this to fruition. The Commissioner
was unable to answer all of the questions on the day due to time constraints,
but you can now read those questions and answers online (last updated on 13
July).
27/05/2010
"I think it's very important to let the rest of the world - and the
United States in particular - know that despite the fact that Europe is going
through a very severe economic crisis, the same as is happening right around
the world, that the European Union is open for business."
20/05/2010
"While in Europe we have a strong scientific base, that alone is not
enough to ensure better, faster diagnosis of patients, and provide more
personalized, effective and efficient treatments and drugs.
We also need to remove the barriers that prevent bright ideas from reaching the
market."
06/05/2010
"There are more women members nominated to this new Commission than any
previous one. President Barroso fought for that and has a strong personal
commitment to equal opportunities at all levels."
04/05/2010
"Scientists from the Joint Research Centre are playing a key role in
bringing forward new scientific initiatives, which fundamentally help to build
a better European society for us all and for future generations."
15/04/2010
"It is our duty and also my personal challenge to create a critical
mass of research and innovation at an EU level developing new and key enabling
technologies which will support healthy ageing."
05/03/2010
"My job is to work closely with Commission colleagues, the Member
States, business and other stakeholders to help transform Europe into a really
vibrant innovation economy, what I call an "i-conomy" ... Innovation is
not limited to the private sector. It must happen in schools and hospitals,
crèches, community centres and care homes..."
25/02/2010
"The analysis of an ancient sword using 21st century technology is an
example of how European research work also enhances cultural and historical
knowledge."
25/02/2010
"It is reassuring to know that the European Commission can count on the
scientific expertise of the Joint Research Centre during the policy making
process. It works in all the areas most crucial to the daily lives of
Europeans."
18/02/2010
"US companies are by far the largest source of foreign direct
investment for the European Union. The United States of America is Europe's
most important science and technology partner. Staying open to the world is
essential."
10/02/2010
"I am delighted that the European Parliament has now approved the new
European Commission and I am very excited about the next five years as
Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science."
13/01/2010
"Accountability and dialogue are at the heart of our European
democracy. I hope that my appreance before you to approve my designation as a
future member of the European Commission with responsibility for research,
innovation, and science, will meet the expectations of this house."
Innovation Union
Innovation Union
