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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 (84)
Amendment 138 #
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 and societal challenges, including established targets for climate objectives, 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 141 #
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 and, research and innovation (knowledge triangle) together with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurial talent and innovation skills. The mid-term evaluation of the EIT in 2018 confirmed that the overarching rationale of the EIT remains valid and the model of innovation- driven knowledge triangle integration remains relevant.
Amendment 147 #
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 successful instrument addressing societal challenges. The EIT operates mainly through Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), which are large-scale European partnerships between higher education and training institutions, business and research and innovation 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 151 #
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 so far organised around five to ten of co-location centres (CLCs22 ) which are intended to act as geographicregional 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. _________________ 22 A ‘Co-location centre’ ismeans a physical space, established in an open and transparent manner and covering 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 153 #
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
— EHigher 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 through the development of digital skills programmes and activities aiming to re-skill and up- skill human resources in a lifelong learning perspective; paying special attention to gender issues, especially in areas where women remain underrepresented such as ICT, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. _________________ 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 157 #
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, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity, on the basis of excellence;
Amendment 159 #
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 growthdevelopment process.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 7
Education and training, talent and skills development are at the core of the EIT model. No other EU action on innovation includes higher education in the innovation value chain to the extent the EIT does. The EIT’s education agenda is key for developing highly entrepreneurial and skilled innovators. By 2017, more than 1700 graduates have successfully completed an EIT-labelled master and/or doctoral programme, and thousands have participated in entrepreneurial and innovative education activities and formats.
Amendment 164 #
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 and societal 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, the EIT is delivering on its long- term objective of tackling global and societal challenges through innovative products and services, thus enhancing Europe’s quality of life and bringing concrete benefits to our society and citizens. The EIT also has set the objective tofor the KICs to become financially sustainable after 15 years at the latest, which is a unique feature that leads to a business and result oriented innovation instrument. In this context, KICs have to develop and implement revenue-creating strategies in order to maintain their innovation ecosystem beyond the period covered by the grant agreement. The innovation and close-to-market activities of the KICs should be financially sustainable at the earliest possible date. However, higher education, training and horizontally-structured activities of KICs should have the possibility to continue receiving EIT funding after 15 years, following a positive and thorough evaluation by independent experts.
Amendment 169 #
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 and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It enables the creation of long- term business strategies for addressing global and societal challenges and helps creating the framework conditions that are essential for a well- functioning innovation ecosystem to grow and innovation to thrive.
Amendment 170 #
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 willshould be terminated, in line with the maximum grant duration. However, a possible extension of the Framework Partnership Agreement may be decided by the EIT Governing Board, after a thorough and positive evaluation by independent experts. That extension shall not exceed three years. 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 173 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 13
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 13
Through its eight KICs with more than 1000 partners from business, research and education, the EIT represents the largest EU-supported innovation ecosystem. The EIT has supported more than 1200 start- ups and innovative ventures, leading to over EUR 890 million in external funding attracted by those companies and more than 6000 jobs created by the supported start-ups. More than 50% of KIC partners are from the business sector (industry, SMEs and start-ups) demonstrating the proximity to the market. The increase in number of partners in each KIC shows the attractiveness and long-term potential of the EIT model. By 2019, there are more than 600 businesses, 250 HEIs, 200 research organisations, and more than 50 civil society organisations and authorities participating in EIT KICs.
Amendment 177 #
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 regions and countries. Through the RIS, the EIT has expanded its activities across Europe and offers now opportunities for regions with low innovation performanceand countries with modest and moderate innovation performance according to the European innovation scoreboard 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 179 #
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 as much as possible operate under the Horizon Europe model grant agreement and shall apply the derogations from the Horizon Europe rules laid down in the Regulation [EIT Regulation] only when required to meet their objectives and when duly justified and subject to a delegated act.
Amendment 184 #
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 and societal challenges, including climate change and 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 for which all talent available will be needed. Therefore, actively encouraging the participation of women becomes necessary. There are in particular threefour challenges the EU faces that will guide EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives.
Amendment 191 #
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 economies are increasingly driven by the skills and abilities of people and organisations to turn ideas into products and services. Innovation skills and an entrepreneurial culture make all the difference today, in particularf the Union wants to succeed in its transition towards a competitive digital, decarbonised and inclusive society and excel in the technological and scientific domains but increasingly also in other disciplines. There is a strong need to further boost the innovation capacity of higher education institutions in Europe. The EIT is in a unique position to deliver on this in the Horizon Europe framework.
Amendment 195 #
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 and in the Regional 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 and regional innovation ecosystems.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Third, talent circulation and R&I funding resources within the European Research and Education Areas are very unbalanced. As pockets of excellence exist everywhere in the Union, the EIT shall adopt measures to extend its geographical coverage in the Union, reduce the unbalanced brain circulation within the Union and promote the bi-directional talent circulation of students, researchers and innovators.
Amendment 204 #
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 theWithin Horizon Europe, the KICs are considered Institutionalised European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria to ensure a more coherent, open and impact-driven approach. The EIT general objectives therefore reflect the overall role of the EIT in Horizon Europe and its place in the [Innovative Europe Pillar].
Amendment 206 #
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 and societal challenges. It will do so by fostering the integration of higher education, research and innovation 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 in close synergy and complementarity with the EIC. In doing so it will in particular:
Amendment 209 #
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 the development of innovation and entrepreneurshipial skills through better educand more inclusive education, supporting a cross-border exchange programme in the EU, and mentoring, in a lifelong learning perspective; including increasing capacities of higher education institutions across the Union and to support their entrepreneurial transformation;
Amendment 212 #
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 globand products to global and societal challenges to market.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Increase the impact of KICs and strengthen knowledge triangle integration;
Amendment 220 #
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 Member States.
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) Increase openness and transparency of the KICs by including a wider range of stakeholders across the Union.
Amendment 223 #
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 societal impacts. It will continue to strengthen innovation ecosystems that help to tackle global and societal 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 Pillar.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 2
Strong synergies 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 provide business acceleration services and trainings to beneficiaries awarded EIC funding. Support schemes provided by the EIT shall benefit EIC beneficiaries, while start-ups emerging from EIT KICs shall have fast track access to EIC actions.
Amendment 226 #
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 availablefor 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, the most innovative KICs’-backed ventures may, if selected under the EIC, benefit from a fast-track access to EIC actions, in particular the blended finance support offered by the EIC Accelerator and/or by the financial support offered by InvestEU instruments.
Amendment 232 #
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 ERC, the EIT will collaborate on the development of innovation and entrepreneurial skills of MSCA fellows and ERC grantees.
Amendment 241 #
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 guiding the KICs towards financial sustainability, ensuring openness and transparency in the functioning of the EIT and the KICs, and gender and geographical balance, in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact.
Amendment 243 #
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 and societal challenges. The EIT will continue support a portfolio of KICs (see Figure 2) and will further strengthen its successful platform for launching, growing and managing them. KICs will continue to operate through co-location centers (CLC). 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, after 15 years) through leveraging public and private investment.
Amendment 256 #
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, including outermost regions, that underperform in terms of innovation. The EIT budget devoted 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 regions. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:
Amendment 267 #
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 from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, a first KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative IndustrieSectors (CCIS) is proposed to be launched in 2022 with a call for proposals to be published in 2021. 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. CCI are a sector with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However, CCI are still a very fragmented sector and the innovators and business creators lack the needed 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 CCI field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA and a second KIC on Water, Marine and Maritime Sectors, identified as a priority area by the EIT Governing Board, to be launched in 2025 with a call for proposals to be published in 2024.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
The priority field on CCS 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. CCS are domains with a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However, CCS are still a very fragmented sector and the innovators and business creators lack the needed entrepreneurial and innovation skills. The bottlenecks which occur 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 CCS field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.
Amendment 271 #
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
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1
In cooperation with the Commission, the EIT shall design and launch a pilot to support the development of innovation capacity in higher education, which will be implemented through the KICs, starting in 2021. 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 entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remainsmust not be limited to the KICs’ partners.
Amendment 280 #
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 and targetedransparent way which will aim at increasing the innovation capacity in higher educationinstitutions across Europe in order to integrate a wider number of HEIs in innovation value chains and ecosystems. These activities will 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 impact of the EIT would reach beyond the KICs and contribute to the EIT's core mission of boosting sustainable economic growth 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 Europetaking into account the gender dimension.
Amendment 283 #
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 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 286 #
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 inclusiveopen and transparent approach to attract HEIs beyond the KICs’ partners; an inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach to ensure the widest geographical coverage possible; an inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach; a broader participation of women, particularly in sectors where they are underrepresented; and a link with the European Commission Smart Specialization Strategy, relevant thematic platforms and the EIT RIS.
Amendment 288 #
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 EIT Label to lifelong learning activities, vocational training, skilling, re-skilling and up- skilling programmes, and activities under the MOOCS, involving and reaching out to a wider target group of students, adult learners and institutions (including VET institutions) beyond the KICs' members. The application of the Label beyond the EIT community will have a more structuring effect at all levels (individual, programme and institution).
Amendment 290 #
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 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 will allocate to this measure at least 25% of the overall budget allocated to these activities.
Amendment 296 #
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 and the KICS will reinforce itsand improve their communication and visibility. With a growing number of KICs and a new action supporting the entrepreneurial development 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 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 297 #
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, in particular through the dedicated network of country liaison officers following the structure of the National Contact Points for Horizon Europe, on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs across Europe by building on existing networks of information across Europe.
Amendment 302 #
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 the Commission and the European Parliament related services, at least twice a year, 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 303 #
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 disseminating good practices and lessons learned. The EIT and the KICs shall engage with Member States’ national and regional authorities, with the Commission and the European Parliament, in particular with the Science and Technology Panel (STOA), to establish a structured dialogue including through the country liaison officers, in order to identify, share and disseminate good practices, learnings and opportunities. The KICs and the projects supporting innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of HEI are a valuable source of evidence and experimental learning for policy-makers, providing examples of good practices and support in the development and implementation of EU policy in their thematic domains.
Amendment 307 #
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, in compliance with the Horizon Europe approach to international cooperation and other relevant EU policies. Its focus will align closely with relevant industrial policy objectives of the European Union as well as its research and innovation priorities and ensuring European added value.
Amendment 311 #
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
In its international cooperation the EIT, in consultation with the Commission, will focus on effective tackling of global and societal challenges, contributing to relevant international initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals and tackling climate change, 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 314 #
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 onto ensure 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. A better-defined long-term collaboration strategy between EIT and the KICs is needed .
Amendment 320 #
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 324 #
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 EIT and the KICs will ensure an appropriate balance of education, entrepreneurship and research 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 overheadmanagement costs to a minimum. 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 329 #
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 will be ensured by regularly monitoring the actual partner’s contributions against the original commitments. EIT will ensure that KICs have a risk management system in place for cases where some partners are not able to meet their original commitments. However, KICs should prioritise the diversification of revenues in order to achieve financial sustainability as soon as possible.
Amendment 332 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 1
Through a lean and simplified funding model, the EIT will enhance the impact and contribution of KICs towards reaching the objectives of the EIT and the Horizon Europe Programme. In order to increase the value added of its support, the EIT will adapt its funding model. There are four main areas where the EIT will implement improvements.
Amendment 335 #
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 agradually decrease the co- funding rate in order to increaentivise the increase of levels of private and public investments. The adaptation of the funding model will facilitate the KICs in the transition towards 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. 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 336 #
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 towardsEIT will ensure that the grant allocation process is based on competitive performance and results and the use of multiannual grants will be increased. 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 339 #
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. This mid-term review to be undertaken with the help of external and independent experts should be in line with the best international practice, in line with Horizon Europe criteria for the monitoring and evaluation of European Partnerships and 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 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 342 #
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 exceedbe with a duration of at least 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 346 #
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
The EIT shall develop the general principles for the relation with KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement in line with Horizon Europe framework for European Partnerships. Subject to an in-depth independent study in close cooperation with the Commission, by the end of 2023, the EIT will define its relations wiassess and define the impact and results of the three 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 may and shall define its relations with them thereafter. After a positive outcome of a final review by independent experts and subject to a decision by the Governing Board, the EIT may decide: - to extend the framework partnership agreement until the end of the current programming period, if the evaluation shows that certain education, training and horizontally structured activities still need financial support from the EIT to allow the KICs to become financially sustainable; - to conclude a “Memorandum of Co- operation” (MoC) with eacha KIC, aiming to maintain cooperation with KICsit after the termination of the framework partnership agreement. This Memorandum should include, inter alia, rights and obligations linked to:
Amendment 347 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
— the use of the EIT brand, participation in EIT Awards and in other initiatives organized by the EITrights and obligations linked to the continuation of the knowledge triangle activities as well as maintenance of the KIC's ecosystem and network, use of the EIT brand, participation in EIT Awards and in other initiatives organized by the EIT; the use of the EIT Label for education & training programmes; and relations with the EIT Alumni Community;
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
— conditions for participation in EIT competitive calls for cross-KIC activities and shared services;
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Amendment 352 #
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.
Amendment 356 #
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] million and areis of 4% of the Horizon Europe and based on threewo main components: 1) the expenditure for the existing eight KICs (reflecting that for three of them the framework partnership agreements as it is will come to an end by 2024) and the launch of two new KICs (in 2022 and 2025); 2) the launch of a new EIT support and coordination action; and 3and 2) administrative expenditure.
Amendment 359 #
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 (83,396,7 % 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 budgetof which: - at least 10 % shall be dedicated for the Regional Innovation Scheme - at least 3 % for the launch of a pilot action new to strengthen the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of HEIs; - around 10 % 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. - at least 7 % shall be dedicated to cross- KIC activities, including competitive calls addressed to KICs for which the framework partnership agreement is terminated; Through the introduction of a gradually decreasing EIT funding rate, the KICs are expected to mobilise an additional 50 % of funds from other public and private sources.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 366 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
The EIT will continue to be a lean and dynamic organisation. The EIT costs of administrative expenditure, covering necessary staff, administrative, infrastructure and operational expenses, will increase but on average not exceed 3% of the EIT budget. Part of the administrative expenditure is covered by Hungary through provision of free of charge office space until the end of 2029. On this basis, administrative expenditure will therefore be approximately EUR 73 million for 2021-2027. The budget breakdown is presented below:
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 5
The reporting and monitoring of the KICs operational performance and their results will be a primary task of the EIT and willEIT shall improve its current monitoring systems according the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, in particular bey implemented ing cooperation with Horizon Europe common corporate services. The reporting and monitoring system for KICs will be built into the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, in particular by implementing common data models including data collection. The Commissionmmon data models including data collection, introduce a reporting and monitoring framework including key performance indicators, aligned with the Key Impact Pathways of the Horizon Europe programme. The Commission shall monitor continuously the management and implementation of the activities of the EIT and will take part in the co-design of all relevant impact and monitoring indicators and tools developed or applied by the EIT in order to ensure compatibility and consistency with the overall Horizon Europe monitoring system, including the key impact pathways, the criteria framework for European Partnerships and the Strategic Planning Process. Furthermore, EIT will take into account the deployment of the Innovation Radar methodology in Horizon Europe, and will explore how Innovation Radar could be leveraged by the KICs for enhancement of its monitoring activities.
Amendment 377 #
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 378 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Factsheet on the Knowledge and Innovation Community “Cultural and Creative IndustrieSectors”
Amendment 379 #
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 IndustrieSectors (CCI)S)1a can bring a horizontal solution to an array of rising challenges, which are of a permanent nature, and can be addressed through education, research and innovation activities. These challenges can be grouped into four pillars: 1) Europeans' creativity, cultural diversity and values; 2) European identity and cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth; and 4) Europe as a global actor. _________________ 1a The cultural and creative sectors include all sectors whose activities are based on cultural values and/or artistic and other creative expressions, whether those activities are market- or non- market-oriented, regardless of the type of structure that carries them out, and irrespective of how that structure is financed. Those activities include the development, the creation, the production, the dissemination and the preservation of goods and services which embody cultural, artistic and/or other creative expressions, as well as related functions such as education and management. The cultural and creative sectors include, inter alia, architecture, archives, libraries and museums, artistic crafts, audiovisual (including film, television, video games and multimedia), tangible and intangible cultural heritage, design, festivals, music, literature, performing arts, publishing, radio and visual arts. Regulation 1295/2013 of 11 December 2013 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020), Article 2 (1).
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in CCIS28 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as very mature ones that undergo a profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation and crucial in light of labour market changes that the sector is facing. _________________ 28Cultural and creative studies in European universities are mostly focused on the “creative part” and their graduates are not always ready to enter the modern labour market as they lack cross-sectoral (entrepreneurial, digital, financial management) skills. With regards to HEIs, the EU is trailing behind the USA in Communication & Media studies (while EU universities are performing better in more traditional disciplines such as Art & Design or Performing arts).
Amendment 389 #
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
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
— A significant share of regional smart specialization priorities in Europe refer to culture under different angles (e.g. cultural heritage, creative industries, etc.). Given the important role of culture and creativity for the economic and social development of cities and regions and their ability to further help address disparity issues across Europe, the potential of the CCIS KIC is high.
Amendment 394 #
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 Europe as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of the 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, CCIS (e.g. design, architecture, etc.) 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 public opinion.
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 1
An EIT KIC on CCIS – with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address all challenges defined above. By covering nearly all sectors of our lives, society and economy, such KIC will be highly relevant in terms of economic and societal impact, unlocking strategic opportunities for economic, technological as well as social innovation.
Amendment 397 #
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 European 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 398 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 3
The contribution of culture and creativity to innovation is not limited to the direct impact of the CCIS, since innovation across- the-board is increasingly driven by non- technological factors such as creativity, design and new organisational processes or business models. In particular, CCIS with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audio-visual, video games, architecture …) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy.
Amendment 400 #
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. CCIS 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.
Amendment 402 #
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, 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 business opportunities. It will allow further cross- fertilisation with other economic and industrial sectors, acting as an accelerator for innovation.
Amendment 403 #
A KIC in CCIS would be complementary to number of other Union initiatives, as well as such at the level of Member States. The main synergies expected at EU level are presented below.
Amendment 405 #
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, Digital Europe or the Cohesion Policy Funds.
Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 3
The new Creative Europe Programme will be highly relevant for the activities of the KIC on CCIS. The Programme elects strands and special calls reflecting some of the already mentioned challenges facing the sector (e.g. creatives’ skills and employment, business models, etc.) and strong synergies and complementarities should be developed. Still under the Creative Europe Programme, and in the context of limited access to finance for the cultural and creative sectors, synergies could be expected with the Cultural and Creative Sector Guarantee Facility, a financial mechanism to help scale up cultural and creative projects by providing insurance to financial intermediaries.
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 4
The Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) platform on Industrial Modernisation has identified a number of R&I strategies that focus on CCIS and explore new linkages between local assets, potential markets and societal challenges through the involvement of a large set of entrepreneurial actors. In particular, the promotion of new partnerships between research organisations, enterprises and public authorities is a major concern of S3 strategies, calling for the set-up of new collaborative platforms.
Amendment 409 #
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 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 culture-based creativity and to help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth.