Earlier this month, the conference “Research & Innovation – Shaping our Future”, hosted by Research, Science and Innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas, brought together policymakers from EU institutions, nearly 700 stakeholders, including EuCheMS to discuss the role of research and innovation for Europe’s future. Using the Commission’s White Paper on the future of Europe as a starting point, participants discussed how research and innovation could transform the European Economy and improve society. The conference also looked beyond Horizon 2020 and discussed the future of EU Research & Innovation Programmes with the High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research & Innovation Programmes proposing 11 actions, including to double the budget of post Horizon 2020 Programme. Materials from the conference, including Commissioner Carlos Moedas´ speech, can be found in the link below.

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