Activities of Elena LIZZI related to 2019/0152(COD)
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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 (29)
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The SIA shouldwill define the priority fields and the long-term strategy for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (‘EIT’) and include an assessment of its socio-economic impact and its capacity to generate best innovation added value. The SIA shouldwill have to take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The SIA shouldwill have to include an analysis of potential and increase appropriate synergies and complementarities between EIT activities and other Union initiatives, instruments and programmes.
Amendment 144 #
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 EIT’s establishment, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Innovation is reshaping economic sectors, disrupting existing businesses and creating unprecedented opportunities. With 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 research have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural recourceshealthcare, food, digital transformation, and demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and foodas well as new economic and industrial strategies.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 1
Since its set up, the EIT has established itself gradually as a successfuln instrument addressing societal challenges. The EIT operates mainly through Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), which are large-scale European partnerships between education and training, business and research organisations. There are currently eight KICs that operate in the following areas: climate change, digital transformation, energy, food, health, raw materials, urban mobility and added-value manufacturing (see Figure 2).
Amendment 149 #
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 for the practical integration of the knowledge triangle. They are organised and structured according to their respective national and regional innovation context and build on a pan-European network of existing labs, offices or campuses of a KICs’ core partners. Nevertheless, it is necessary to guarantee a fairer distribution among KIC partners of the EIT's financial contribution by avoiding any geographical concentration in the allocation of funds . _________________ 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 152 #
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 entrepreneurship components 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; and the development of entrepreneurship and digital skills programmes and activities aiming to re-skill and up-skill human resources in a lifelong learning perspective. Special attention must be dedicated to the quality of the projects and special monitoring has to be dedicated to gender issues with particular focus on the areas where women remain underrepresented. _________________ 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 158 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
— Business creation and support activities, such as accelerator schemes to help entrepreneurs translate their ideas into successful ventures and speed up the growth process. More attention must be dedicated to research activities that must form an integral part of the Business Plan of existing and new KICs with the aim to develop a tighter and profitable relationship with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 168 #
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, to effectively address market failures and help transform industries. It enables the creation of long-term business strategies for addressing global challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well- functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive. It also favours the support and creation of start-ups and SMEs.
Amendment 172 #
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 duration. 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 startinged their operations in 2019.
Amendment 176 #
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. Through the RIS, the EIT has expandedto increase and expand much further its activities across Europe and with the aim to offers noew opportunities forto regions with low innovation performance and 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).
Amendment 181 #
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 all the KICs, new and existing, shall operate and follow the Horizon Europe model grand agreement in order to simplify and reduce the administrative costs for beneficiaries.
Amendment 186 #
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 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 its competitiveness in all Member States, including in its industry, and contribute to tackling global challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals. A core condition for being successful in this endeavor is to respond to the persisting need to increase innovation capacity across the Union as well as an improved and increased involvement with SMEs. 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 194 #
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. 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. 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 territories. EIT activities, thanks to their “place- based” approach, are well suited to contribute to strengthening local innovation ecosystems. EIT and KICs activities have to be more linked to regional and Smart Specialisation Strategies.
Amendment 207 #
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 [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 challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of education, research and business, thereby creating environments conducive to innovation, and by promoting and supporting a new generation of entrepreneurs and stimulating the creation of innovative companies, with special attention to SMEs, in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it will in particular:
Amendment 218 #
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 outreach of the EIT in order to address regional disparities in innovation capacity across the EU and within individual Member States, in order to ensure a balanced geographical coverage also through a better link with local Smart Specialisation Strategies.
Amendment 240 #
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. 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 will ensure that its impact at the EU level increases. In addition, the EIT will also improve its operations in a number of areas, such as the achievement of financial sustainability of the KICs, the openness and transparency of all activities, quality focused approach, geographical coverage and higher connection with SMEs in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 1 – paragraph 3
It will also monitor and improve the award of the EIT Label to KICs’ education and training programmes and explore a more effective quality assurance mechanism, including external recognition and accreditation for the EIT Label in order to strengthen the EIT label importance.
Amendment 252 #
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 will 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 Strategies as well as to SMEs.
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
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 integral part of the KIC’ multi- annual strategy. 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 devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at leastmaximum of 105% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby increasing the number of KIC partners from targeted regions. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:
Amendment 282 #
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 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 and will be subject to monitoring and evaluation during this pilot phase before further upscaling. _________________ 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 edevelopment 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 291 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
The EIT will in particular target HEIs from countries that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT will allocate to this measure at least 2540% of the overall budget allocated to these activities.
Amendment 300 #
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 will organise regular meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission related services, at least twice a yeif necessary, 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 316 #
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 monitor the KICs on compliance with sound management 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 326 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 3
As KICs operate across the entire value chain of innovation, they will ensure an appropriate balance of education, entrepreneurship and innovation activities in their Business Plan portfolio. KICs operations will be implemented through a lean, efficient and cost-effective structure that would keep administrative and overhead costs to a minaximum of 3%. EIT will ensure that KICs will achieve their expected impacts through a broad range of activities, identified in the KICs’ Business Plans, which effectively support the fulfilment of their objectives.
Amendment 362 #
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 % 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- funding 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 launched in 2022 and 2025, respectively) will be around EUR [300] million. Should additional budget to that of the EIT become available, the EIT could also launch additional KICs each.
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1
Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) can bring a horizontal solution to an array of rising challenges, which are of a permanent nature, and can be addressed through research and innovation activities. These challenges can be grouped into four pillars: 1) Europeans' creativity, cultural diversity and values; 2) European identity and; 2) European cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth; and 4) Europe as a global actor.
Amendment 384 #
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. However those sectors, notably the audio- visual or music sector, are facing a number of challenges as a result of the increased competition from global players and the digital shift.
Amendment 387 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Societal challenges related to the European identity and cohesion can generally be described in terms of lack of ‘bridges’ connecting different parts of the society including different territories. They include issues related to social exclusion, the need to build closer intercultural links and developing a sense of common belonging based on our cminority languages and territories. Cultural diversity and common heritage that couldwill have to be addressed through more community participation, innovations in design, architecture and the use of public spaces, as well as culture-led societal innovation. In particular:
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 4
Culture and participation in cultural activities has a direct impact on the well- being of citizens. CCI enhance societal values of identity, democracy and community participation. Culture has a great potential to reinforce a European sense of belonging, where diversity represents an asset. This is of fundamental importance to enable resilience, social access, society cohesion, anti-radicalisation and gender equality, and to tackle Europe’s political uncertainties and need of unity.