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REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) 2021-2027: Boosting the Innovation Talent and Capacity of Europe
Amendments (100)
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a decision
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
Having regard to the Agreement adopted at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP21) in Paris on 12 December 2015 (the Paris Agreement),
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a decision
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
Having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a decision
Citation 3 c (new)
Citation 3 c (new)
Having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on ‘The European Green Deal’ (COM(2019) 640 final),
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a decision
Citation 3 d (new)
Citation 3 d (new)
Having regard to the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law),
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The SIA should define the priority fields andset out the long- term strategy, objectives and priorities for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (‘EIT’) and include an assessment of its socio-economic and socio-ecological impact and its capacity to generate best innovation added value in response to societal challenges, in particular as regards its contribution to reducing GHG emission to net-zero by 2040 at the latest which is linked to the European Green Deal, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). The SIA should take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a Objectives of the SIA 1. In accordance with Article 4 of the EIT Regulation, the SIA shall set out the long- term strategy, objectives and priorities for the EIT for the period from 2021 to 2027 and define its key actions, targeted results, expected socioeconomic and socio- ecological impact, including its impact on reducing GHG emissions to net-zero by 2040 at the latest which is linked with the political priorities under the European Green Deal, and on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the resources needed for that period. 2. It shall ensure the consistency of the EIT with Horizon Europe. 3. It shall ensure synergies and complementarities with other relevant Union programmes, priorities and commitments.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1
This Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) sets out the long-term strategy and priorities for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the period 2021- 2027. It represents the main policy document of the EIT over the next programming period and defines itdefines the EIT’s objectives, key actions, expected results and impact and resources needed over the next programming period. The SIA ensures the necessary alignment of the EIT with the [Horizon Europe proposal], which is the Union framework programme supportingfor research and innovation for the period 2021-2027. It also ensures appropriate synergies and complementarities between the EIT activities and other Union initiativprogrammes, policies and instru, instruments and commitments.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 2
The SIA 2021-2027 is informed by the impact assessment carried out by the European Commission. It takes into account the draft SIA from the EIT Governing Board submitted to the European Commission on 20 December 2017, in accordance with the EIT Regulation21 . It also reflects the new [Horizon Europe proposal] of the European Commission of June 2018 and, in particular, the key role of the EIT as part of the [Open Innovation] Pillar (Pillar III), and its contribution to addressing global challenges, including established targets for climate objective particular the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, and European industrial competitiveness (Pillar II) and to excellent science (Pillar I). The SIA builds on the lessons learnt over the last years of operation of the EIT and the results of a wide consultation process with key stakeholders. _________________ 21 Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1). Amended by Regulation (EU) No 1292/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 (OJ L 347, 11.12.2013, p. 174).
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
The SIA takes into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe to ensure alignment with the Framework Programme activities, as well as synergies and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes and consistency with EU priorities and commitments and, in particular the European Green Deal. It also aims at increaseing complementarity and synergies with national and regional funding programmes and priorities.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The EIT was established in 2008 in order to contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of the Member States and the European Union. It pioneered the integration of higher education, business andresearch and innovation, research (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent and innovation skills. Since its creation, the EIT has gradually established itself as a successful instrument to address societal challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle and the creation of Europe-wide innovation ecosystems. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 20187 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation- driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
A decade after the EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With the increasing impacts of climate change, a shifting global economic order and international competition on the rise, the EU’s dependence on talent and its capacity to innovate is growing. Co-design, collaboration and co-creation across disciplines and between education, business and researchresearch, business, public and third-sector organisations have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change, biodiversity loss and the unsustainable use onf natural recsources, digitthe transition to a net-zero GHG emission economy, digital and social transformation, demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 2
Each KIC is organised around five to ten of co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographical hubs that also provide a physical as well as a virtual space for interaction within the local innovation ecosystem and for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build onaround a pan- European network of existing labs, offices or campuses of a KICs’infrastructures and activities of a KIC’s knowledge triangle core partners. _________________ 22 A ‘Co-location centre’ is a geographical area where the main KICs knowledge triangle partners are based and can easily interact, providing the focal point for the KICs’ activity in that area.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
— Education and training activities with strong innovation and entrepreneurship components to re-skill, up-skill and to train the next generation of talents, including the design and implementation of programmes awarded the EIT Label23 , in particular at master and doctoral level; _________________ 23 The EIT Label is a quality seal awarded by the EIT to a KIC’s educational programme which complies with specific quality criteria related inter alia to entrepreneurial education and innovative ‘learning-by-doing’ curricula.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
— Activities supporting research and innovation to develop innovative and sustainable, products, processes and service, technologies and services and non- technological solutions that address a specific business opportunity with an economic or social objective;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Special attention shall be dedicated to ensuring gender balance and to gender- sensitive approaches, especially in areas where women are still under represented.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
All existing and future KICs shall ensure a balance between the three sides of the knowledge triangle, in order to preserve the unique feature of the KICs.
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 8
The focus on global challenges through the integration of the knowledge triangle distinguishes the EIT from other innovation instruments. By providing a grant for up to 15 years to KICs under a long-term framework partnership agreement, the EIT is deliverproviding lon its long-term objective of tacklingg-term stability to the KICs and their beneficiaries allowing them to address global challenges through innovative products and serviceand sustainable products, processes, services and solutions and bringing concrete benefits to our society and citizens. The EIT also has set the objective to the KICs to become financially sustainable after 15 years, which is a unique feature thatshould leads to a business and resulimpact oriented innovation instrument. In this context, KICs shave toll develop and implement revenue-creating strategies in order to maintain their innovation ecosystem beyond the period covered by the grant agreementclose cooperation with the EIT, in order to achieve financial independence and maintain their innovation ecosystem beyond the long-term framework partnership agreements with the EIT.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 9
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 9
The EIT approach contributes to both incremental and disruptive innovations to happen,, in order to effectively address market failures and help transform industries, support the creation of SMEs and start-ups and foster a sustainable systemic change of our economy and society towards the reduction of GHG emissions to net-zero. It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global societal challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well- functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 10
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 10
The EIT offers an efficient and effective platform for launching, scaling up and managing KICs with strong network effects and positive spill-overs (see Figure 2 below). The first wave of KICs (EIT Digital, EIT Climate-KIC and EIT InnoEnergy), launched in 2009, is established and mature and after 2024 their framework partnership agreements will be terminated, in line with the maximum grant duraccordance with Article 11 of the EIT Regulation. A second and third generation of KICs (EIT Health and EIT Raw Materials (2014), EIT Food (2016)) is maturing. EIT Urban Mobility and EIT Manufacturing, the two KICs designated in December 2018, are starting their operations in 2019.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 14
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 14
In the backdrop of persisting regional disparities in innovation performance, the EIT launched a Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) in 2014 to widen its regional outreach to modest and moderate innovator countries and regions. Through the RIS, the EIT has to further expanded its activities across Europe and offers now opportunities for countries and regions with low innovationer R&I performance to engage in knowledge triangle activities as part of the a KICEIT community. This is also reflected in the share of EIT funding allocated to EU- 13 partners (8.3% as compared to 4.8% in Horizon 2020 as of 2018), including the potential establishment of new CLCs in modest and moderate innovator regions and countries. The KICs shall seek to work closely with managing authorities in all regions in order to encourage a broader use of and complementarity with the Union’s ESI funds for R&I.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 17
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 17
The EIT has been able to stay agile and to develop the governance principles and rules for the successful management of its KICs under the overall umbrella of Horizon 2020, in accordance with the EIT Regulation. Its operational independence has allowed it to test and effectively implement a number of novelties in the management of its beneficiaries such as a competitive funding mechanism, financial sustainability targets and specific key performance indicators. The EIT and its KICs shall operate as much as possible under the Horizon Europe model grant agreement. Given the specificities of the EIT-KIC model, derogations from Horizon Europe’s rules for participation and dissemination are laid down in the EIT Regulation Article 8.
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1
The EIT is an integral part of the overall Horizon Europe framework that aims, inter alia, to deliver scientific, economic/technological and societal impact so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union; deliver on the Union strategic policy priorities, foster itssustainability and competitiveness in all Member States, including in its industry, and contribute to tackling societal global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the EU’s commitment under the Paris Agreement. A core condition for being successful in this endeavor is to respond to the persisting need to increase innovation capacity across the Union. There are in particular three challenges the EU faces that will guide EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2
First, today’s societies and economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into novel products and services. I, processes, business models, services and to achieve societal, respectively systemic change. Increased investments in education and R&I, innovation skills and an, entrepreneurial culture make all the difference today, in particular in the technological and scientific domains but increasingly also in other disciplines, such as social science and humanities. There is a strong need to further boost the innovation capacity of higher education institutions in Europe. Tcollaboration across disciplines and to ensure regular interdisciplinary learning loops between education, business and research, if the Union wants to succeed in its transition towards a resilient, digital and net-zero GHG emission society. Endowed with the necessary financial and human resources, the EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3
Second, physical proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation and sustainablity. Initiatives aiming at developing innovation networks and providing services that support the creation, sharing and transfer of knowledge, play a key role in fostering the interactions between business, academia, research organisations, governments and individuals in all domains. Still, research and innovation performances across the EU, as reflected in the annual European Innovation Scoreboard, vary considerably. It is of crucial importance that innovation is inclusive and rooted in the local and regional territories. EIT activities, thanks to their “"place- based”" approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local and regional innovation ecosystems and provide new models for a sustainable economy.
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4
Finally, vibrant innovation ecosystems, including those developing social and systemic innovation, require a mix of knowledge, infrastructure and talent, talent and adequate financial resources. Framework conditions for cooperation between European research, education and innovationentrepreneurship along with strong synergies need to be in place to ensure proper and efficient investment of scarce resources into research and innovation. Deepening the knowledge triangle integration through existing and new KICs is a, reaching out and integrating new partners in other sectors, including third-sector organisations and public institutions, particularly at local and regional level, ar proven ways to foster an environment conducive to innovation and is a guiding objective for the EIT.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute delivering on its overarching objectives and priorities. The KICs will be part of the Institutionalised European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria to ensure a more coherent, open and impact-driven approachcriteria established in Article 8 and Annex III to Regulation [xxx] [establishing Horizon Europe]. The EIT general objectives therefore reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [Innovative Europe Pillar]. Therefore it shall work closely with other implementing bodies of the Innovative Europe Pillar of Horizon Europe and use best efforts to contribute to a "one-stop-shop for innovation".
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The overarching areas of intervention for the EIT are defined in the [Annexes I and Ia to Regulation [xxx] establishing Horizon Europe proposal]. The EIT will continue to support its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in order to strengthen the innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global and societal challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of education, research and businessentrepreneurship, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs, in particular tackling also the entrepreneurial gender gap, and stimulating the creation of innovative companies in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it wishall in particular:
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe taking into account regional imbalances;
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship skills through better educationhigh quality education mentoring, and from a lifelong learning perspective;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Bring new solutions to global and societal challenges to market or facilitate other forms of sustainable social uptake.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3 a) Reduce the gender gap in technical and entrepreneurial education and promote gender sensitive approaches in innovation in all Member States.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Increaseing the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of the higher education sector by promoting institutional change in higher education institutions (HEIs) and their integration in innovation ecosystems;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) Increase the openness and transparency of the KICs by including and providing services to a wider range of stakeholders across the Union and thereby contributing to increasing the innovation capacities across Europe by strengthening the local innovation ecosystems and interlinking them into the pan-European innovation ecosystems through cooperation with the EIT KICs;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Increase the regional and local outreach of the EIT and its KICs, as well as better dissemination and exploitation of results, in order to address regional disparities in innovation capacity across the EU and within Member States and improve balanced geographical coverage.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1
By delivering on these objectives, the EIT will contribute to the overall achievement of Horizon Europe scientific, economic/technological and socie, societal and environmental impacts. It will continue to strengthen innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global challenges, by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle in the areas of activity of the KICs. The Horizon Europe Strategic Planning process will ensure closer alignment between the EIT activities and the rest of Horizon Europe. Based on its proven track record, the EIT will play an important role in the Open Innovation Pillarve Europe Pillar and across the whole Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Strong synergies, including through cooperation at governance level between the EIT and the European Innovation Council will be key for the impact of the [Innovative Europe] Pillar. The EIT and the EIC will run complementary activities aiming at streamlining the support provided to innovative ventures. Based on the expertise of its KICs, the EIT will providecompanies, including business acceleration services and trainings to beneficiaries awarded EIC funding.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3
The EIT will furthermore facilitate the access of EIC beneficiaries to KICs’ innovation ecosystems and relevant actors of the knowledge triangle. In this way EIC beneficiaries can become actively involved in KICs’ activities and benefit from KICs’ services. In parallel, EIT beneficiaries will be able to apply to the EIC instruments, when EIT KICs support may not be available for additional support to the services provided by the EIT KICs. The EIC may help start- ups supported by KICs with a high growth potential to rapidly scale-up. In particular, tThe most innovative KICs’-backed ventures may, if selected under the EIC, benefit from thefast- tracked access to support offered by the EIC, in particular to blended finance, support offerch as provided by the EIC Accelerator, and/or by the financial support offered by InvestEU instruments.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 4
The EIT will ensure stronger synergies also with programmes and initiatives in the [Excellent Science] Pillar, to accelerate the transfer of knowledge resulting from blue sky research into concrete applications benefiting the society. In particular, with regard to the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the European Research Council (ERC), the EIT will collaborate on the development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills of MSCA and ERC grantees fellows.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 5
The EIT will contribute to the [Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness] Pillar and complement relevant activities to tackle global societal challenges and increase the sustainability and competitiveness of the EU on a global scale. In particular, through its KICs, the EIT will seek to contribute to relevant missions and thematic clusters and other European Partnerships by notably supporting demand-side measures and providing exploitation services to boost technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation of results achieved.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1
A reinforced role of the EIT, through a focus on actions where it will add value at the EU level and contribute to achieving the objectives of Horizon Europe, will guide the EIT strategy for 2021 -2027. First, the EIT will continue to support the innovation capacity and ecosystems through KICs, their further development and expansion, and through the launch of new KICs, openness to new partners, enhanced transparency and good governance and expansion. Secondly, building on its experience with the knowledge triangle integration, the EIT will directly support the development of the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity in the higher education sector. Finally, through more effective cross- cutting measures, the EIT wishall ensure that its impact and visibility at the EU level continues to increases. In addition, the EIT will also continue to improve its operations in a number of areas, including financial sustainability, sustainability and climate neutrality by design, its outreach of its activities, gender balance and geographical coverage in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 1
The integration of the knowledge triangle by the EIT and KICs at EU, Member States, regional and local levels will remain a core task for strengthening innovation ecosystems and making them sustainable, as well as for developing new solutions to global challenges. The EIT will continue to support a portfolio of KICs (see Figure 2) and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing and managing, monitoring and providing strategic supervision and guidance to them. KICs will continue to operate through co-location centers (CLC) selected in accordance with transparent open calls for proposals. The KICs will continue to pursue financial sustainability in order to achieve financial independence from the EIT grant in the long-term (at the latest,iming to achieve that after 15 years of operation) through leveraging public and private investment.
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 2
The EIT will dedicate a large share of its budget to support KICs. It will monitor and analyse their performance and ensurebased on qualitative and quantitative approaches and indicators using an impact-oriented approach that can also lead to interdisciplinary learning loops ensuring they deliver towards the objectives of the EIT and of the Horizon Europe Programme. Beyond financial support, based on lessons learned, the EIT wishall provide strategic supervision to KICs, as well as guidance on horizontal and specific issues, including on the establishment of synergies within Horizon Europe and with other EU and international initiatives. In particular, the EIT wishall support KICs in establishing interfaces and fostering joint activities with relevant European Partnerships, Horizon Europe missions, the EIC and other relevant Union initiatives and programmes.
Amendment 247 #
It wishall also monitor the award of the EIT Label to KICs’ education and train, training, mentoring and re- skilling programmes and explore a more effective quality assurance mechanism, including external recognition and accreditationvisibility for the EIT Label.
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 4
The EIT will facilitate shared services towards the KICs andthe establishment of EIT Community shared services facilities, aimed at jointly handling specific operational tasks common to all KICs. The EIT will also facilitate exchanges of experiences and good practices between KICs and foster collaboration between them (cross-KIC activities) on both thematic and horizontal topics. Cross-KIC activities have highest potential where several KICs already address common EU policy priorities where no dedicated KICs exist. Bringing together the different KICs communities in dedicated joint actions of mutual benefit has high potential for synergies and interdisciplinary learning loops. The EIT will boost such activities and take an active part in defining the content and structure of the cross-KIC activities. It will monitor the implementation of cross-KIC activities as well as the results achieved, with the aim of making those activities an integral part of the EIT’s and KICs’ strategies.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 1
The EIT wishall further increase its regional impact through an enhanced openness towards potential partners and stakeholders and a better articulated regional strategy of KICs, including links to the relevant Smart Specialisation Strategieof the KICs towards a wide range of potential partners and stakeholders, a balanced geographical coverage, an enhanced dissemination and exploitation of results and a better articulated regional strategy of the KICs. Each KIC shall elaborate such regional strategy as an integral part of their multi-annual strategies and business plans aiming at strengthening the relationship with regional and local innovation actors and ecosystems. While excellence remains the main criterion of the KICs when selecting partners, projects and co-location centres that add value to the KIC, particular attention shall be paid to building sustainable innovation structures and ecosystems in modest and moderate innovator regions and countries, respectively which are not yet active in the KIC community. KICs should demonstrate links with local Smart Specialisation Strategies and with the activities of relevant thematic platforms and interregional initiatives, including the Managing Authorities of ESI Funds. The EIT will also monitor how CLCs operate and how they integrate in the local innovation ecosystems.
Amendment 257 #
The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme, steered by the EIT and implemented by KICs, has been so far run on a voluntary basis. From 2021 on, the EIT RIS will become an binding and integral part of the KICs’ multi- annual strategyies. The EIT will continue to provide guidance and support to KICs in the preparation of multi- annual EIT RIS strategies and in their implementation. EIT RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of countries and regions that underperform in terms of innovation. The EIT budget devo and to fostedr to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at least 10% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby increasing the number of KIC partners from targeted regionsheir integration and participation in the KICs’ communities, thus extending EIT’s pan- European coverage. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
— contributing to improveing the innovation capacities of the local and regional ecosystem, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the local and regional innovation actors (clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
— linking local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through the attraction of new partners, extending the geographical coverage and cooperation with EIT KICs and their co- locations centres.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Leveraging additional private and public funding
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 1
In order to contribute to addressing new and emerging global challenges, the EIT will launch new KICs in priority fields selected based on criteria assessing, among other aspects, their relevance to Horizon Europe policy prioritieopen and transparent calls for the creation of new KICs in selected thematic areas of strategic importance based on criteria assessing, among other aspects, their added value in delivering on societal challenges and EU policy priorities, in particular the reduction of GHG emissions to net-zero by 2040 at the latest and the realisation of the SDGs, and their potential and added value to be addressed through the EIT model. The launch of new KICs wishall take into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe and the budget allocated to the EIT in 2021-2027. The relevant selection criteria for European Partnerships defined in Annex III of the [Horizon Europe Regulation] wiand Article 9 of the EIT Regulation shall be included in the KIC Call for proposals and assessed during the evaluation..
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3
Based on a proposal of potential future thematic areas and societal challenges received from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of the Cultural and Creative IndustrieSectors (CCIS) is proposed towill be launched in 20224 with a call for proposals to be published in 20213. This priority field has the strongest complementarity with the eight KICs that have already been launched by the EIT, as well as with the potential priority areas for other European Partnerships to be launched in the framework of Horizon Europe. CCIS are a sectorn area with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However,By nature CCIS are still a very fragmented, yet sector and the innovators andor business creators lack the neededneed to improve their entrepreneurial and innovation skills. These bottlenecks would be best tackled by a KIC thanks to its knowledge triangle integration approach, long-term perspective and place- based approach. A factsheet summarizing the challenges of the CCIS field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 4
Based on the proposed budget for the EIT, interim-evaluation of the EIT and the KICs and remaining budget, a second new KIC could be launched in 20256 with a call to be published in 20245, after an amendment to Annex 1A to add new priority field(s). The priority area(s) will be selected in light of the proposals of the EIT Governing Board. These proposals will take into account the priority areas to be identified in the Horizon Europe Strategic Research and Innovation Plan and the criteria set for the selection of European Partnerships, in particular openness, transparency, EU added value, coherence and synergies. The criteria for selecting new KICs will be aligned with those in the Horizon Europe and based on Article 9 of the EIT Regulation. They will also support delivery on EU policy priorities such as missions and Sustainable Development Goals, the European Green Deal and the reduction of GHG emissions to net-zero linked to it. Other new KIC/KICs could be selected in caseprovided additional budget to that of the EIT would become available.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Through the knowledge triangle integration model, the EIT has helped to bridge the persistent gap between higher education, research and innovation. In particular, the EIT isand the KICs are a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on innovation and entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited to the KICs’ partners and therefore must be further extended.
Amendment 277 #
To support innovation more widely, higher education institutions in Europe need to be innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach to education, research, and engagement with businesses and the broader local and regional innovation ecosystem, including civil society, public institutions and third-sector organisations, and other stakeholders paying particular attention to gender equality and the inclusion of persons with migrational background, and disabilities. In cooperation with the Commission and based on input by the existing KICs, the EIT shall design and launch a pilot to support the development of innovation and entrepreneurial capacity in higher education, which will be implemented through the KICs.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4
Activities wishall be implemented by the EIT through the KICs in an open, transparent and targeted way which will aim at increasing the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity in higher education in order to integrtargeting in particular HEIs thate a wider number of HEIre not yet KIC partners in innovation value chains and ecosystems. These activities wishall complement the intervention of the EIT on education as core part of the Knowledge Triangle Integration activities of KICs, in particular through making them more open and accessible to non-partners of the KICs. The pilot project shall address inter alia: the exchange and implementation of best practices in knowledge triangle integration (including organisational learning, coaching and mentoring); the development of action plans on how to address identified needs in areas, such as innovation management, start-up creation and development, sustainability and climate neutrality by design, technology transfer including IPR management, people and organisational management, including closing of the gender gap and integration of gender approaches in innovation, and the engagement with (local) stakeholders and civil society; and the implementation of innovation capacity development action plans and their follow-up. These activities shall also involve other actors of the knowledge triangle (e.g. VET organisations, RTOs, SMEs and start-ups). The EIT shall provide specific guidance, expertise and coaching to participating HEIs while promoting stronger cross-KIC collaboration within this initiative. KICs shall integrate their activities aiming to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacities of the HEIs in their multi-annual strategy and shall report on those activities to the EIT. The impact of the EIT would reach beyond the KICs and contribute to the EIT's core mission of tackling societal challenges, boosting sustainable economic growthdevelopment and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States, in line with the Horizon Europe goals of fostering entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing the capacities of HEIs across Europealways taking into account the gender dimension and aspects of climate neutrality.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 5
The EIT support will build on policy initiatives such as the HEInnovate24 and RIIA25 frameworks that have proven their value in a number of HEIs and Member States across the EU. The EIT will design the support activities in close collaboration with the Commission and based on input by the KICs while ensuring coherence and complementarity with relevant activities within Horizon Europe , Erasmus and other programmes. The specific details of the implementation and delivery mechanism process will be further developed and fine-tuned in the first three years of the pilot project and will be subject to monitoring and evaluation during this pilot phase before further upscaling. Based on the results of an evaluation by independent external experts, the Governing Board will decide whether the pilot should be continued, upscaled up or discontinued. _________________ 24 HEInnovate is a policy framework developed by the European Commission and the OECD. HEInnovate offers HEIs a methodology to identify innovation capacity areas for further edvelopment and to shape relevant strategies and actions in order to achieve the desired impact. HEInnovate is based on sound methodological evidence with eight capacity development areas: Leadership and Governance; Digital Transformation; Organisational Capacity; Entrepreneurial Teaching and Learning; Preparing and Supporting Entrepreneurs; Knowledge Exchange; Internationalisation; and Measuring Impact. OECD has published a number of HEInnovate-based country reports, see OECD Skills Studies series at https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/ 25 The Regional Innovation Impact Assessment framework (RIIA) was developed by the European Commission as a first step in guiding assessments of the innovation impact of universities through the elaboration of metrics based case studies. Assessing the innovation impact, e.g. through the RIIA framework, could potentially be tied to innovation performance based funding instruments at the regional, national or EU level.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 6
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 6
The EIT will play a steering and coordination role in the implementation and monitoring of the activities that will be run by the KICs. Particular attention will be paid to ensuring: an open and inclusive approach to attract HEIs beyond the KICs’ partners aiming at wide geographical coverage; an inter-disciplinary and inter- sectoral approach; a broader participation of women as well as specific target groups, such as migrants, socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities; and a link with the European Commission Smart Specialization Strategy, relevant thematic platforms and the EIT RIS.
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 7
The EIT will link its support to developing innovation capacity in higher education to the EIT Label, which is awarded currently to the KICs’ education programmes. In particular, participating HEIs may be involved in the use of the EIT Label. The EIT will also extend the scope of the EIT Label to lifelong learning activities involving and reaching out to a wider target group of students, adult learners and institutions (including VET institutions) beyond the KICs. The application of the Label beyond the EIT community willis expected to have a more structuring effect at all levels (individual, programme and institution). The EIT shall monitor the effectiveness of expanding the scope of the EIT label of the KICs’ educational and training programmes.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
The EIT willshall target HEIs across the Union, but in particular target HEIs from countries and regions that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT, as wiell allocate to this measure at least 25% of the overall budget allocated to these activitiess those HEIs that are not yet part of the EIT community.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) Communication and dissemination
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 1
The EIT wiand the KICs shall reinforce itstheir communication and visibility and apply an improved branding strategy towards their main stakeholders (HEIs, research organisation, businesses, civil society, local and regional authorities etc.) in all Member States and beyond in line with the Horizon Europe communication approach. With a growing number of KICs and a new action supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial developmentcapacity of HEIs, the EIT will boost its efforts to increase its recognition as a quality brand for innovation. This brand management and improved communication is crucial especially towards citizens as the innovations coming out of the EIT and its KICs contribute to demonstrate the concrete impact of EU investments through the European Research and Innovation Framework Programme. The EIT will apply an improved branding strategy towards its main stakeholders (HEIs, research organisation, businesses, etc.) in all Member States and beyond, in line with Horizon Europe communication approach.
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 2
In order to ensure wider dissemination and better understanding of the opportunities offered by the EIT, the EIT will explore the possibility to reinforce guidance and assistance on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs across Europe by building on existing networks of information across Europe, such as making better use of existing National Contact Points under Horizon Europe, and by further extending these networks.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure that a large stakeholder community across the knowledge triangle at EU, national, regional and local levels are aware of all EIT (and KICs) calls and funded projects, they will appear also in the European Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal,common online database of EU funded research and innovation projects under Horizon Europe.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 4
EIT wishall organise regularannual meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission related services, at least tw, the European Parliament and EU advisory bodies, such as Committee of the Regions and the European Economice a year,nd Social Committee to ensure an appropriate communication and flow of information with Member States and at EU level, and keep them informed of the performances and achievements of the EIT-funded activities. The Member States’ Representatives Group shall also ensure appropriate support to liaise EIT-supported activities with national programmes and initiatives, including the potential national co-financing of those activities.
Amendment 304 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 2 – paragraph 1
The EIT has a key role in identifying and disseminating good practices and lessons learned. The KICs and the projects supporting innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of HEI are a valuable source of evidence and experimental learning for policy-makers and RDI stakeholders, providing examples of good practices and support in the development and implementation of EU policy in their thematic domains.
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 2 – paragraph 2
So far, the good practices and learnings stemming from the KICs have not been sufficiently codified and disseminated effectively. In its support function as a knowledge partner for policy makers and the entire innovationRDI community, the EIT will further develop its role as an innovation institute able to detect, analyse, codify, share and ensure the take-up of innovative practices, learnings and results from the EIT-funded activities (education & training, support to research & innovation, support to entrepreneurship) on a broader scale. This activity wishall build on the links and synergies with the other initiatives within the [Innovative Europe Pillar]of the [Horizon Europe proposal] and in particular the EIC, missions and other European Partnerships.
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3 – paragraph 1
Within the scope of the EIT Regulation, the EIT will seek greater impact of its activities through international cooperation and will coordinate international EIT- funded activities by the KICs. Its focus will align closely with relevant industrialUnion policy objectives of the European Union as well as its research and innovation priorities and ensuring European added value.
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 3 – paragraph 2
The EIT and KICs will plan and perform their international activities in close collaboration with the Commission, in compliance with the Horizon Europe approach and other relevant EU policies, and under the supervision of the EIT Governing Board. The EIT shall provide guidance to and monitor the KICs’ global outreach activities and international cross-KIC activities. In its international cooperation and global outreach activities the EIT, in consultation with the Commission, will focus on effective tackling of global societal challenges, contributing to relevant international initiatives, such as the Mission Innovation, and the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring access to talent and enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions. The EIT and KICs will plan and perform their international activities in close collaboration with the Commission, in compliance with the Horizon Europe approach and other relevant EU policies, and under the supervision of the EIT Governing Board.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – paragraph 1
This section includes a number of measures that aim to adapt and improve the current functioning of the EIT and the KICs. An effective and strategic EIT Governing Board wishall monitor the implementation of those measures at the EIT level, and wishall provide the necessary incentives and control, including through the a performance-based funding allocation process, to ensure that the KICs implement them.
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 1
The EIT will provide operational guidance to and continuously monitor the KICs on compliance with sound management and good governance principles, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation and alignment with Horizon Europe priorities in order to maximize their performance and impact.
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 4
Commitments from each KIC’s partner throughout the contractual duration of the initiative wishall be ensured by regularly monitoring the actual partner’s contributions against the original commitments. EIT wishall ensure that KICs have a risk management system in place for cases where some partners are not able to meet their original commitments. In pursuing the financial sustainability of their activities, the KICs should look for a wide range of revenue and investment sources. Any effort towards financial sustainability shall neither lead to an increase in tuition-fees nor to a disadvantage for smaller companies, such as SMEs and start-ups, in terms of membership fees nor reduced provision of grants.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 2
Firstly, the EIT will introduce a co-funding rate in order to increase the levels of private and public investments. The adaptation of the funding model will facilitate the KICs in ir efforts to leverage investments other transition towardshan revenues from their partners, thus facilitating the KICs to leverage increasing additional public and private revenue and investments, in order to achieve financial sustainability. It will incentivise them to decrease gradually during the duration of the framework partnership agreements the share of EIT funding in their Business Plan while increasing the level of co-investment from non-EIT sources. EIT funding will be directly tied to progress made towards the achievement of the KICs objectives and expected impact and may be discontinued in the case of persistent lack of results in accordance with Article 11 of the EIT Regulation. Fixed decreasing co- funding rates will be applicable across phases of the entire KICs’ life cycle (start- up, ramp-up, maturity, exit from the EIT grant) as presented below.
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 4
Secondly, the grant allocation process currently used will be geared more strongly towards competitive performance and, results and impact and the use of multiannual grants. EIT funding shall be tied to progress in accordance with Article 11 of the EIT Regulation. The EIT Governing Board will provide stronger incentives to KICs in particular based on their individual performance in order to ensure the highest level of impact. The EIT will therefore amend its competitive funding provisions in order to improve its impact as part of Horizon Europe.
Amendment 338 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 5
Thirdly, the EIT will apply strict rules for reinforcing the review mechanism prior to the expiry of the first 7 years initial period of KIC’s operations. Thise mid-term review toshall be undertaken with the help ofby external experts shouldand shall be in line with the best international practice, in line with Horizon Europe criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of European Partnerships and criteria identified in Article 11 of the EIT Regulation. The review shall take place before the expiry of the initial seven years period. As a result of the review, a decision will be made by the Governing Board to either continue, in accordance with Article 11(3) of the EIT Regulation, to either continue, reduce, modify or withdraw the financial contribution to a KIC, or to discontinue it (thus not extending the framework partnership agreement with that KIC) and reallocate the resources to better performing activities.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 6
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 6
Finally, the EIT will continue its efforts towards simplification in order to alleviate unnecessary administrative burden27 of the KIC, allowing the implementation of their annual Business Plan and multi-annual strategy in an agile and efficient way. This will include the use of lump sum or unit costs for relevant KIC activities. Moreover, in order to provide a better planning of the resources, in particular of innovation activities, as well as facilitate stronger commitment and long-term investment from participating partners in KICs activities, the EIT will sign multi-annual grant agreements with KICs, when appropriate, under the respective framework partnership agreements. These multi-annual grant agreements should not exceed 3 years. _________________ 27In particular, the annual reporting on KIC complementary activities would be discontinued, as recommended by the Court of Auditors in its Special Report of 2016 ( Recommendation 1, p. 51).
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT will define its relations with the KICs that will stop receiving support grants in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period. Subject to a positive outcome of a final review, the EIT mayassess those KICs whose Framework Partnership Agreement will come to an end in the course of the 2021-2027 programming period and define their relationship thereafter. Subject to a positive outcome of an in depth review by external independent experts and a positive decision of its Governing Board, the EIT may, pursuant Article 11 of the EIT Regulation, decide to: - extend the framework partnership agreement until the end of the current programming period, if the evaluation shows that certain activities by the KIC cannot yet be financially sustainable, but remain crucial for the fulfilment of its tasks, activities and capabilities in responding to societal challenges and hence still need financial support from the EIT to allow the KICs to become financially sustainable. In accordance with Article 11 of the EIT Regulation, such extension shall be subject to certain conditions and be limited in scope, budget and time; - conclude a “"Memorandum of Co-operation”" with eachthe KIC, aiming to maintain cooperation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement. This Memorandum should include, inter alia, rights and obligations linked to:
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 6 – indent 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 6 – indent 1
— The new Creative Europe Programme will be specifically relevant for the activities of a future KIC on CCIS. Strong synergies and complementarities will be developed with the programme in areas such as creative skills, jobs and business models, while also taking into account the working conditions and contractual situations of people working in the CCS.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
The EIT's budget needs in the period 2021- 2027 are EUR [3000] million4% of Horizon Europe’s Innovative Europe Pillar (Pillar III) and are based on threewo main components: 1) the expenditure for the existing eight KICs (reflecting that for three of them the framework partnership agreements will come to an end by 2024) and the launch of two new KICs (in 20224 and 20256); 2) the launch of a new EIT support and coordination action; and 3and 2) administrative expenditure.
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Around EUR [2500] million (83,3 %96,7 % (EUR 4640 million) of the total EIT budget) is envisaged to fund existing and new KICs and includes EUR [200] million for the Regional Innovation Scheme. Through the introduction of a co- fuof which: - at least 10 to 15 % (EUR 464 to 696 million) measures under the Regional Innovation Scheme. - maximum 3 % (EUR 120 million) for the start-up phase of the pilot to help to develop the entrepreneurial and ing rate, the KICs are expected to mobilise a further EUR [1500] million of other public and private sources. The budget for the launch of two new KICs (to be launcnovation capacity of HEIs. Depending on the outcome of the mid-term evaluation this could be increased and dedicated for the scale-up of the pilot (final 4 years). - 5,5 % (EUR 250 million) for the launch of calls for two possible new KICs (based on a positive mid-term review). Through thed in 2022 and 2025, respectively) will be aroundtroduction of a co-funding rate, the KICs are expected to mobilise a further EUR [32400] million of other public and private sources. Should additional budget to that of the EIT become available, the EIT could also launch additional KICs.
Amendment 365 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 1
The measurement of EIT’s impact will be continuously improved over the next programming period taking into account the lessons learnt and the experiences gained so far. The EIT will apply an evaluation, reporting and monitoring framework ensuring coherence with the overall approach taken for Horizon Europe while catering for flexibility. In particular, feedback loops between the Commission, EIT and KICs will be improved in order to address the objectives in a consistent, coherent and efficient manner. In order to facilitate the process, each KIC should strengthen its own monitoring, evaluation and learning function so that the necessary capability and data would be available to the external evaluators if and when needed.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 3
The periodic evaluations of the EIT activities, including those managed through KICs, will be carried out by the Commission in line with the provisions of the EIT Regulation and Horizon Europe Regulation. These evaluations will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the EIT activities including the KICs. They will be based on independent external evaluations and will feed into the overall mid-term and ex-post evaluations of Horizon Europe. Furthermore, each KIC will be subject to a thorough review by the EIT before the end of the 7th and 14th year of operation under the Framework Partnership Agreementsin accordance with Article 10, 11 and 19 of the EIT Regulation.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 7 – point 1
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 7 – point 1
(1) economic/innovation impact by influencing the creation and growth of companies, as well as the creation of new innovative solutions to address global challenges, creating direct and indirect jobs and mobilising otheradditional public and private investments;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 7 – point 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 7 – point 3
(3) societal impact by addressing EU policy priorities in the fields of climate change, energy, raw materials, health (climate mitigation and building climate resilience/ promoting adaptation) and GHG emission reduction to net-zero, energy, raw materials, health, added value manufacturing, urban mobility or food through innovative solutions, engagement with citizens and end-users and by strengthening the uptake of innovative solutions in these areas in society.
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Mid-term review of the EIT The EIT shall be subject to a thorough mid-term review by the Commission, on the basis of the periodic evaluations established in Article 19 of the EIT Regulation. It shall be conducted with the assistance of independent experts selected on the basis of an open and transparent process carried out once there is sufficient information available about the EIT’s implementation progress, but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation. Among other elements, that mid-term review shall assess the success and potential continuation, respectively expansion, of the HEI-pilot as well as whether there are the necessary budgetary conditions to launch any new KIC. It should also provide a quantitative and qualitative insight on the EIT and KICs' contribution in terms of reducing GHG emissions to net-zero, the European Green Deal and delivery of the SDGs. Moreover, it shall also assess the feasibility of bringing closer all the implementing bodies of Pillar III of Horizon Europe in order to have a one- stop-shop for innovation with a set of different complementary activities.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex I – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. Cultural and Creative IndustrieSectors
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Europeans’ creativity and cultural diversity depends on resilient and robust cultural and creative sectors, particularly creators who are the backbone of the CCS. However those sectors, notably the audio-visual orand music sector, are facing a number of challenges as a result of the increased competition from global players and the digital shift.
Amendment 385 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
— Producers, creators, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organizations and businesses need to innovate in order to attract new generations of audiencesand expand their new audiences and to develop new processes, services, cultural content and new forms of creative practices that provide societal value.
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research and industry, public and third sector organisations, as well as insufficient coordination of R&D efforts, sharing of methods, results, and best practices. Additionally, most of the research in CCI and CCS have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Current challenges related to European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth, include social and economic issues such as unemployment (especially youth unemployment) and, insufficient working conditions, lack of skills (especially digital skills) and increasing global competition.
Amendment 392 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
— The European industries are challengcultural and creative sectors are strongly impacted by digitizalisation and globalization and their powerful impact ontechnological innovation in a globalised world. Those developments have changed the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of DVD markets, new, they are challenging the traditional business models of the cultural and creative industries, and they have fundamentally shifted consumers' expectations and the continued power of US studios together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes,behaviour. The collapse of markets selling physical goods such as CDs and DVDs, together with the rise of global digital content providers such as Alibaba, like Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Netflix has well as the increasing power of non- European content production companies, has had a massive impacted on the traditional value chain.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 5
Finally, the role of Europethe EU as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of theEuropean cultural content created in Europe. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation of new technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, blockchain) for which CCIS are important generators of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (e.g. design, architecture, etc.)S contribute actively to the sustainable development and drive green innovation, while cultural content (literature, film and the arts) can raise awareness of ecological problems and inform and influence public opinion.
Amendment 396 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 2
Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations boost Europeantackle societal challenges and boost European sustainability and competitiveness either directly by creating new enterprises and jobs or indirectly by creating cross-sector benefits to the wider economy, improving quality of life and increasing the attractiveness of Europe. CCISs are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs., employing already more than 12 million people in the EU, which amounts to 7.5% of all EU people in employment.
Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 5
An EIT KIC on CCIS will empower network opportunities, collaboration, co- creation and know-how transfer between education, research and, business, public and third sector organisations, within the cultural and creative sectors and with other sectors of the society and the economy. It will catalyse bottom up and top down initiatives at regional, national and EU levels. It will develop the necessary framework conditions for the creation and scale up of new ventures in innovative ecosystems. It will provide researchers and students in many disciplines (including arts, humanities, business, social sciences and applied hard sciences) and entrepreneurs of the CCIS and other sectors with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver innovative solutions and to turn them into new cultural, societal and business opportunities. It will allow further cross- fertilisation with other social, economic and industrial sectors, acting as an accelerator for innovation.
Amendment 404 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 2
A KIC on CCIS is expected to establish strong synergies with relevant policy initiatives under Horizon Europe Programme, and in particular under Pillar II with the cluster [Inclusive and Secure Society] and its areas of intervention on Cultural Heritage and Democracy. A future KIC could also provide valuable horizontal inputs across various activities to be carried out in the cluster [Digital and Industry], in particular as regards the manufacturing technologies in which the need to develop new products rely heavily on CCIS. Furthermore, it could efficiently complement other parts of the Horizon Europe Programme, the intervention of the existing EIT Digital and the actions foreseen under other EU programmes such as InvestEU, Erasmus, Creative Europe, Digital Europe or the Cohesion Policy Funds.
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 2
An EIT KIC on CCIS is most suited to address the major economic, social and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on CCIS has the capacity to unleash the potential of artistic, culture-based creativity and to help strengthening Europe’s social model and sustainability, global competitiveness and smart growthprosperity.