EARTO publishes statement in reaction to EC's Competitiveness Compass

EARTO, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations, has published a statement in reaction to the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass. EARTO shares the understanding that Europe needs to prioritise, coordinate and simplify for its competitiveness and productivity growth at national and EU levels (See EARTO Recommendations). However, the association calls for the "inherent integration of Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) efforts by design into the EU Competitiveness Compass", in order to enable and ensure that Europe is at the forefront of key advanced technologies, groundbreaking innovations, and novel products and services.

EARTO points out that for many of the proposed EU Flagship Actions, European Research & Technology Organisations (RTOs)’ support will be essential to transform existing industries and create new business models based on new technologies, and scale up new industrial sectors, products and services. EARTO therefore recomments to 1) Insert RD&I Pillars by design in each planned EU Flagship Action targeting specific technologies or strategic industrial sectors, and to 2. Create a Simplified Financial Toolbox for EU priorities.

EARTO Reaction to the EC Communication on A Competitiveness Compass for the EU