15 Dec 2023
Commission publishes Foresight report for Horizon Europe’s next Strategic Plan
On 14 December 2023, the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation published a new Foresight report, which will contribute substantially to the development of the next Horizon Europe Strategic Plan (2025-2027). This comprehensive study gives an insightful perspective on the most relevant emerging trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the global and European Research & Innovation (R&I) policy landscape.
The report presents six multi-level scenarios that explore alternative scenarios of the future of EU R&I policy. These scenarios encompass a range of possibilities, from a world characterised by genuine collaboration to one marked by open hostility. The results of the study highlight the critical need for the EU to strengthen its technological and industrial leadership, while effectively addressing societal challenges posed by the green and digital transitions. The study also proposes key strategic targets for Horizon Europe, including improving global governance, strengthening resilience to crises, balancing common resources, and adopting a reflexive approach to emerging challenges.
The report can be downloaded here: