Future EU Innovation Policy

The December 2008 European Council called for a European Plan for Innovation. As a first step the Commission presented possible short term actions in response to the economic crisis and an assessment of achievements made under the Broad Based Innovation Strategy, accompanied by reviews of the Lead markets Initiative, innovation in services, financing innovation in SMEs and the effectiveness of innovation support measures.

This provided the basis for consultations (see below) and debate on the directions and possible measures to be included in a European plan for innovation that could be presented in spring 2010. The reflections on future innovation policy should also be an integral part of the wider debate on the Lisbon strategy post 2010.

Public consultation on Community innovation policy seeks to follow up the findings of the Commission Communication "Reviewing Community innovation policy in a changing world" and two previous consultations, one on the effectiveness of innovation support in Europe and one on design as a driver ofuser-centred innovation. It will serve as an input to the preparation of a new European innovation plan, as called for by the European Council.

Business Panel on future European innovation policy and its blog consultation has been established by DG Enterprise and Industry to provide inputs from a business perspective on priorities for future EU innovation policy. From 7 July to 31 August 2009, the panel was holding an open online consultation on its ideas and proposals through the Innovation Unlimited blog.

 

Last update: 17/11/2009 | Top