Synergies for European Innovation Funds

Summary

This motion calls for better coordination between various EU funding programs, such as the Structural and Investment Funds and Horizon 2020, to boost innovation and economic growth across all regions.
10 06.07.2016
Other
economy
finance
european union
administrative reform
research and intellectual property
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Strengthening the links between cohesion policy and other EU initiatives like the digital single market and energy union.
  • Using smart specialisation strategies to ensure regional investments are based on local strengths and stakeholder involvement.
  • Maintaining a healthy balance between direct grants for high-risk research and financial instruments like loans to increase investment leverage.
  • Improving access to multiple funding sources for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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