2019/0152(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2

3.2. Supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of higher education 11

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3

The SIA takes into account the Strategic Planning of Horizon Europe to ensure ~~alignment~~coherence with the Framework Programme activities, with other relevant Union programmes and consistency with EU priorities and commitments and increase complementarity and synergies with national and regional funding programmes and priorities.

Amendment 102 #

Petra KAMMEREVERT

Proposal for a decision
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 education, business and research (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. The EIT's added value lies in its unique innovation model that should be preserved and fostered by this Agenda.

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~research, business, public and third sector organisations, and civil society have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural recources, digital transformation, cultural and demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~research, business, public and third sector organisations have never been as important as today to contribute to address global challenges related to climate change and unsustainable use on natural recources, digital transformation, cultural and demographic shifts or the future of healthcare and food.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3

With ~~the [~~Horizon Europe ~~proposal] for a new Framework Programme supporting research and innovation for the period 2021-2027~~, the European Commission made a firm commitment to raise further Europe's innovation potential in order to be able to respond to the challenges of the future. The EIT’s distinctive role in fostering innovation by bringing together business, education, research, public authorities and civil society is reinforced by its positioning in the [Innovative Europe Pillar] of ~~the [~~Horizon Europe. ~~proposal]. The [~~Horizon Europe ~~proposal]~~ reflects the growing ~~ambition of the EU on innovation and the necessity to deliver on it~~scientific and technical ambition of the EU. The EIT should provide the necessary excellence in education entrepreneurship and technical innovation.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a decision
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. __________________ 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 107 #

Proposal for a decision
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, in all STEAM domains; __________________ 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 108 #

Proposal for a decision
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, in all STEAM domains; __________________ 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 109 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2

— Activities supporting innovat~~ion~~ors and creators to develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity with an economic or social objective;

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2

— Activities supporting innovation to develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity and present a societal added value;

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2

— ~~Activities supporting innovation to~~Innovation and entrepreneurial activities to help develop innovative, products, processes and services that address a specific business opportunity;

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~. Through the RIS, so far run on a voluntary basis, the EIT has moderately expanded its activities across Europe and now offers ~~now~~limited opportunities for ~~region~~stakeholders in Member States with low innovation performance to engage in knowledge triangle activities as part of the a KIC community. ~~This is also reflected in the share of~~Less than one tenth of the EIT funding ~~allocated~~is going to EU-13 partners (8.3% as compared to ~~4.8% in Horizon 2020 as of 2018~~91.7% for EU-15 countries).

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a decision
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 Goalsnnovation in the Member States across the Union. There are three particular challenges that the Union faces which will guide the EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives, i.e.: (1) strengthening sustainable innovation across Europe; (2) fostering the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective and support the entrepreneurial transformation of universities in the Union; and (3) bringing new solutions to global societal challenges to the market. A core condition for being successful in thisese endeavor ~~is to respond to the persisting nee~~s and to increase innovation capacity across the Union~~. T~~ will be the ability to drive technical and entrepreneurial education. As mentioned above, there are in particular three challenges the EUnion faces that will guide EIT’s actions in 2021-2027 as reflected by its general objectives.

Amendment 114 #

Petra KAMMEREVERT

Proposal for a decision
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. The EIT is free to drive in line with its mission all forms of innovation as defined in Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 of the regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. 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 115 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 1

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a decision
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 products ~~and servic~~, services and processes. 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 the arts and humanities. 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 118 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 2

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 3

Second, physical proximity is a key enabling factor for innovation and sustainability. 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 120 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4

Finally, vibrant innovation ecosystems, including those developing social innovation, require a mix of knowledge, infrastructure and talent. Framework conditions for cooperation between European research, education and innovation 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, extending it to new partners in other sectors, including third sector organisations and public institutions, particularly at local and regional level, is a proven way to foster an environment conducive to innovation and is a guiding objective for the EIT.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3 – paragraph 4

Amendment 122 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1

Excellence is the main driver for the EIT. It seeks to extend the ambition of existing KICs and encourage the very highest quality of research and innovation in new innovation communities. Outreach and contribution of addressing gaps in innovation in Member States and associated countries is an important part of the EIT strategic agenda for 2021-2027 as well as extending quality higher education opportunities to moderate and modest innovator countries named in the Regional Innovation Scheme (‘RIS’). The EIT as an integral part of the Horizon Europe programme will contribute to strengthening of the innovation capacity of the Union and delivering on its overarching objectives and priorities. ~~The~~ KICs will become part of the Institutionalised European Partnerships, meaning they will follow a set of principles and life-cycle criteria, as laid down in Horizon Europe, 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 123 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) Strengthen sustainable challenges- based innovation ecosystems ~~across Europe~~throughout the Union that help to tackle global challenges, taking into account regional imbalances;

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe; Particular attention shall be paid to geographical balance;

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe, taking into account regional imbalances;

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe and sustainable development per se;

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Ffoster ~~innovation and entrepreneurship through better education;~~the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing capacities of Union higher education institutions across the Union, and to support their entrepreneurial transformation, including in the field of social entrepreneurship.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship through ~~better education~~high quality education, providing a stronger base for non-formal and informal education to develop necessary creative and social skills in a lifelong learning perspective;

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) Foster innovation and entrepreneurship through better ~~educ~~and quality education that is accessible to all without discrimination;

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Bring new solutions to global and societal challenges to the market whilst also facilitating other forms of sustainable social uptake.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Bring new solutions to global challenges to market or facilitate other forms of sustainable social uptake.

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) Bring new solutions to global challenges ~~to market.~~

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Assist the mobility of European citizens in order to achieve cross fertilisation of fields and sectors where synergies are needed to bolster their activity and ensure that barriers are eliminated especially in sectors, such as culture, where the development of cross - border or transnational activity is lacking, such as culture.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 b (new)

In achieving the objectives, the EIT shall aim to achieve gender mainstreaming while ensuring accessibility of persons with disabilities to its services and its implemented actions.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) Increase the innovation capacity of the higher education sector by promoting institutional change in higher education institutions (HEIs) while also highlighting contributions of all fields such as arts and cultural management;

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) Increase the innovation capacity of the higher education sector by promoting ~~institutional change in~~the modernisation of higher education institutions (HEIs);

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a decision
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 ecosys~~of all Member Statems through KICs, and their further development and expansion~~, and~~ of innovative ecosystems through the launch of new KICs. Secondly, building on its experience with the knowledge triangle integration, the EIT will directly support quality science and technical research as well as the development of ~~the~~ entrepreneurial and innovation capacity in the higher education sector. With a view to cross-fertilisation between different subject areas, the EIT will provide tailored platforms for interaction between students and researchers working indifferent KICs as well as entrepreneurs and start-up communities. This would include business mentoring for researchers in: - assessment of new ideas; - intellectual property; - investment and sustainable financial planning. Finally, through more effective cross- cutting measures, the EIT will ensure that its visibility, efficiency and impact at the EUnion level increases. ~~In addition, the EIT will also improve its operations in a number of areas in order to increase its effectiveness, efficiency and impact~~Spreading the world about the EIT successes to the European Parliament, the Council and the wider public is important as a step towards greater openness and transparency.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a decision
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 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 centeres (CLCs). 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 141 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 1

TIn order to improve geographical balance, 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.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

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 in countries that are eligible for the RIS. Support from the RIS should encourage gender balance in all areas.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

The EIT shall ensure that EIT RIS activities is used to attract and facilitate integration of potential new partners that add value to the KICs, thus extending EIT's pan-European coverage, and are fully integrated in KIC's multi-annual strategies. 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, thus expanding the EIT's pan-European reach. The EIT will continue to provide guidance and support to KICs in the preparation and implementation of multi- annual EIT RIS strategies ~~and in their implementation~~. EIT RIS activities will continue with improved support to the innovation capacity of EU- 13 countries ~~and regions~~ that underperform in terms of innovation in order to foster their integration in the KICs' communities. The EIT budget devoted to implementing EIT RIS activities will be at least 120% of the overall EIT support funding to KICs, thereby striving to increas~~ing~~e the number of KIC partners from targeted ~~region~~Member States. Activities supported through the RIS will aim to:

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1

— improve 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 145 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1

— improve the innovation capacities of the local ecosystem, via capacity building activities and closer interactions between the local innovation actors (SMEs, clusters, networks, regional authorities, HEIs, research organisations, VET institutions);

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)

- support the objective of attracting new partners to KICs by establishing new CLCs so as to improve geographical balance.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2

— link local innovation ecosystems to pan-European innovation ecosystems through cooperation with EIT KICs and their co-locations centres.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 3

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 2 – paragraph 3

In addition, in order to ensure KICs’ deeper integration in local and regional innovation ecosystems, each KIC will be required to develop and implement a strategy aiming at strengthening the relationship with regional and local innovation actors, and the EIT will actively monitor the implementation. A “place- based” innovation approach should be integrated within the KIC’s multi-annual strategy and business plan and build on KIC’s CLCs (and RIS), thus leveraging on their role as gateway for accessing a KIC community and interacting with the co- located partners. 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 150 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph -1 (new)

-1 Cultural and creative industries (CCIs) sectors, meaning sectors whose activities are based on cultural values or other artistic individual or collective creative expressions mirror an ever- evolving wide spectrum of activities. Whereas culture is a catalyst for creativity and innovation and CCIs have a potential to generate that potential is still untapped, as they are shrinking under a pressing and fragile competitiveness, whereas artists and creative professionals lack access to training and mobility opportunities, they face lack of necessary means to adapt to the increasing digitalisation. The creation of a KIC focused to empower the aforementioned sectors is an imperative with the view to allow the more than 12 million people employed in the CCIs to face increasing challenges and allow equal opportunities for quality employment to people wishing to access those sectors without discrimination.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 3

Based on a proposal from the EIT Governing Board and an analysis thereof, athe first ~~KIC~~new KIC will be launched in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) ~~is proposed to be launched i~~no later than 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.

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a decision
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 ~~Industrie~~Sectors (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. CCIS are ~~a sector with~~characterised by a high growth potential, many grass-roots initiatives and strong citizen appeal. They are strongly embedded in their local and regional ecosystems. However, CCIS are still a ~~very fragmen~~highly differentiated 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 CCIS field and the expected impact of the future KIC is included in Annex 1B to this SIA.

Amendment 153 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~new KIC will be launched in the field of Cultural and Creative ~~Industries (CCI) is proposed to be launched~~Sectors (CCS) 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 S are a ~~sector~~n 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 sector and the~~fragmented, yet innovators ~~and~~or business creators ~~lack the needed~~need 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 154 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 – paragraph 4

Based on the proposed budget for the EIT, a second new KIC could be launched in 2025 with a call to be published in 2024, after an amendment to Annex 1A to add new priority field(s) and successful mid- term evaluation of the new business and financial strategy for the existing nine KICs. 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. They will also support delivery on EU policy priorities such as missions and Sustainable Development Goals. Other new KIC/KICs could be selected in case additional budget to that of the EIT would become available.

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1 – point 3 a (new)

(3 a) An EIT on CCI should necessarily assist the CCI and all actors engaged in that to be empowered to face new challenges, eliminate barriers that occur from lacking recognition and certification of artistic competences in certain member states, the lack of proper and sufficient funding and make sure that long lasting partnerships and synergies are created.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part

3.2. Supporting the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of higher education

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a decision
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 is a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited to the KICs’ partners and therefore must be further extended.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a decision
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 is a key tool for the development of human capital through its distinctive focus on entrepreneurial education. However, the impact of the EIT remains limited toand must be further extended beyond the KICs’ partners.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Support and strengthen cultural and artistic education while promoting the cross-border recognition of artistic competences and skills.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 2 a (new)

In cooperation with the Commission, the EIT, through its KICs, shall design and launch activities to support the development of innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of HEIs, starting in 2021.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4

Activities will be implemented by the EIT through the KICs in an open, transparent and targeted way which will aim at increasing the innovation capacity in higher education 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 tackling societal challenges, 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 Europe.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 4

Activities will be implemented by the EIT through the KICs in an open and targeted way which will aim at increasing the innovation capacity in higher education 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 tackling societal challenges, 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 Europe.

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a decision
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 inclusive approach to attract HEIs beyond the KICs’ partners; an inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach; and a link with the European Commission Smart Specialization Strategy, relevant thematic platforms and the EIT RIS. These strategic priorities must be reflected in the business plan of the KICs and be developed and respected accordingly in the budget allocations.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a decision
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 25% of the overall budget allocated to these activities.~~

Amendment 167 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8

The EIT will in particular target HEIs from EU-13 countries ~~that are moderate and modest innovators and other low performing regions that wish~~in order to strengthen their innovation footprint and Smart Specialisation Strategies. The EIT will allocate to this measure at least 2530% of the overall budget allocated to these activities.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a decision
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 and by further extending these networks while taking regional imbalances into account.

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~Institute, the EIT will ~~explore the possibility to~~ reinforce guidance and assistance to new potential partners on aspects related to participation in EIT KICs ~~across Europe~~ by building on existing and, where necessary, establishing new networks of information across Europe.

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3 – point 1 – paragraph 4

EIT will organise ~~regular~~annual meetings of the Member States’ Representatives Group as well as Commission 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 171 #

Proposal for a decision
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 principles set in the EIT regulation, the principles and criteria set out for European Partnerships in the Horizon Europe regulation ands well as alignment with Horizon Europe priorities in order to maximize their performance and impact. Appropriate corrective measures will be taken in case a KIC underperforms or delivers inadequate results.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a decision
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 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. Appropriate corrective measures will be taken in case a KIC underperforms or delivers inadequate results.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2

~~Measures~~The EIT shall ensur~~ing~~e continuous openness of the KICs ~~and transparency during implementation will be improved notably by including common provisions for~~for new members, notably by earmarked financing for establishment of new CLCs. This will be achieved by applying clear and consistent accession criteria to new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence and ~~strategic fit. In order~~their ability to contribute to innovation ecosystems at regional, national and EU levels. In order to respect the geographical balance and to limit the concentration of funding ~~and~~to EU-15 countries as well as to ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive~~. Finally,~~, thus promoting participation from EU-13 countries. KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will help increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs sh~~ould~~all report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2

~~Measures~~The EIT shall ensur~~ing~~e continuous openness of the KICs ~~and~~for new members as well as transparency during implementation. This will be ~~improved notably by including common provisions for~~achieved by applying clear and consistent accession criteria to new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence and ~~strategic fit~~their ability to contribute to innovation ecosystems at local, regional, national and EU levels. In order to limit the concentration of funding and ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive. Finally, KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs sh~~ould~~all report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 4 – paragraph 2

~~Measures~~The EIT shall ensur~~ing~~e continuous openness of the KICs ~~and~~for new members as well as transparency during implementation. This will be ~~improved notably by including common provisions for~~achieved by applying clear and consistent accession criteria to new members that add value to the partnerships. They will also run their activities in a fully transparent way. KICs will remain dynamic partnerships that new partners, including an increasing share of SMEs, can join on the basis of excellence ~~and strategic fit~~their ability to contribute to innovation ecosystems at regional, national and EU levels. In order to limit the concentration of funding and ensure that KICs activities benefit from a wide network of partners, the procedure for the preparation of the Business Plan (including the identification of priorities, the selection of activities and the allocation of funds) will be made more transparent and inclusive. Finally, KICs will increase the share of calls, in particular for innovation projects that are open to third parties. All these measures will increase the number of participating entities involved in KICs’ activities. Finally, KICs sh~~ould~~all report on the involvement of new partners in their regular reporting.

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a decision
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 minimum~~4%. 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 177 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 5 – paragraph 2

Firstly, the EIT ~~will intro~~shall gradually reduce athe 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 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 178 #

Proposal for a decision
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 the use of multiannual grants. The EIT funding will be directly tied to progress made in the areas defined in the EIT regulation, inter alia, taking into account their openness to new partners as well as the striving towards geographical balance. 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 179 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The EIT shall develop general principles for its relations with the KICs after the termination of the framework partnership agreement in line with the 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 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 may conclude a “Memorandum of Co- operation” with each 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 180 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 – point 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Finally, the governing board should elaborate guidelines for KICs to have mechanisms in place to ensure a stream of revenue from successful products and projects for the EIT as well as for partners involved. To achieve this, KICs should have agreements with business partners who launch such products/services/processes based on e.g. success fee, licensing, royalties and/or volume of sales.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 3 – point 3.5 – paragraph 1

Building on its broad scope of action and distinctive role, the EIT is well placed to create synergies and provide complementarities with other EU programmes or instruments, including by reinforcing its support to KICs in their planning and implementing activities. The EIT shall cooperate and support other Union programmes or instruments, especially in the field of financing to avoid overlapping and ensure maximum utilization of opportunities for KICs when supporting them in planning and implementing their activities. The list below offers concrete examples where the EIT will contribute to synergies in the mid to long term beyond Horizon Europe.

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a decision
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 CCI. Strong synergies and complementarities will be developed with the programme in areas such as creative skills~~, jobs and business models~~ and their recognition and certification, jobs, cross- border mobility, intersectoral approaches in creativity and the development of business models that foster creativity away from a strictly market-based approach.

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a decision
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.~~ skills, new business and organisational models and jobs, while also taking into account the working conditions and contractual situations of people working in the CCS.

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a decision
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 185 #

Proposal for a decision
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 [20~~0] 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.

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)

The EIT will launch a new support action to facilitate the establishment of new CLCs in Member States which are not represented or remain underrepresented in the current KICs.

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 3

The EIT will launch a new support action to help develop the entrepreneurial and innovation capacity of HEIs. This action will require horizontal project management and monitoring services. ~~Around EUR [400] million~~14% of the EIT budget ~~(max. 14%)~~ is needed to implement these activities, with EUR [120] million dedicated to the start-up phase (first 3 years) and the rest for the scale-up phase (final 4 years)

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 6

Overall, it will be a responsibility of the EIT to regularly monitor the operational performance of the KICs and to adapt continuously its monitoring systems in line with Horizon Europe monitoring and reporting framework for European Partnerships and in cooperation with the Horizon Europe common corporate services. The results of such monitoring will ~~feed into~~determine the KICs business planning processes and ~~into~~ the EIT's decision- making on the allocation of the budget and preparation of the framework partnership agreements with the KICs as beneficiaries.

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 8

The tables below provide~~s the~~ non- exhaustive lists of management and monitoring indicators and their targets that would be monitored by the EIT in 2021-2027. These indicators provide the main input and output orientations for monitoring the achievement of EIT’s key objectives for the period 2021-2027 such as fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through better education, increasing its regional impact and openness towards potential partners and stakeholders, and bringing new innovative solutions to global challenges to market.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 9

Additional indicators, including societal impact indicators in the KICs areas of activity, will be developed by the EIT together with the Commission in line with the development of the Horizon Europe programme indicator framework and will reflect the overall approach for European Partnerships to contribute to : -scientific impact, -economic ~~and societal impact~~impact, -societal impact. In addition, KICs should be required to deliver on appropriate measures of quality and high standards in all areas, and across a wide spread of Member States including in particular RIS countries. Appropriate measures may vary between the KIC subject areas but every KIC should provide evidence of high standards of working. Where innovative products are concerned, specific measures of success are required, for example the number of start-ups created by students, investment attracted by start-ups supported by EIT KICs, patents granted - the tip of good innovation iceberg. Overall the alignment of the impact indicators with Horizon Europe will aim at monitoring the progress towards the set objectives over time. This will ensure a comparative evidence-base on results and impacts generated by KICs vis-à-vis the rest of the programme. In addition, the EIT will ensure that the monitoring system would capture progress in relation to activities specific to the KIC model, such as knowledge triangle integration and entrepreneurial skills.These additional indicators will aim at monitoring the progress and impact over time. For example, the indicators on EIT education- related activities (including those supporting the capacities of HEIs) shall monitor human capital skill acquisition (short term), career (medium term) and working conditions (long term), HEIs engagement and capacity improvement (short term) or HEIs role and performance in local innovation ecosystems (medium and long term).

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 9 a (new)

The continuous monitoring of KICs shall inter alia address the following aspects: - Progress towards improving geographical balance and ensuring pan- European coverage and openness; - Progress towards financial stability; - KICs' administrative and management costs; - Effectiveness in business acceleration.

Amendment 192 #

Petra KAMMEREVERT

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – table – row 8 a (new)

Uptake of research results in 15 % increase 30% increase delivering innovation

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10

TIn order to improve transparency and openness, the EIT will ensure that the data it collects through its internal monitoring system, including the results from KICs, are fully accessible and integrated in the overall data management system of Horizon Europe programme. The EIT will ensure that detailed information arising from its monitoring and evaluation process are made available timely and are accessible in a common e-database on Horizon Europe implementation. In addition, the EIT will ensure dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative impacts, including on committed and actually provided financial contributions.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 4 – point 4.2 – paragraph 10

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1

1. Cultural and Creative ~~Industries~~Sectors (CCS)

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1

1. Cultural and Creative ~~Industrie~~Sectors

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Factsheet on the Knowledge and Innovation Community “Cultural and Creative ~~Industries~~Sectors (CCS)”

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Factsheet on the Knowledge and Innovation Community “Cultural and Creative ~~Industrie~~Sectors”

Amendment 199 #

Judith BUNTING

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Culturale 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 cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart growth; and 4) Europe as a global actorthe Arts together with Science and Technology under the umbrella of STEAM. Technological factors are also involved in: design, distribution, new organisational processes and business models. In particular, CCI with distinct value chains (i.e. music, design, fashion, audiovisual, video games, architecture etc.) have a strong innovation capacity in economic terms and are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy. For instance, film, media and video games are massive commercial earners and job creators for some Member States. CCIs are increasingly seen as new sources of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs, employing already more than 12 million people in the Union, which amounts to7.5% of all EU people in employment. This KIC will build on the existing achievements and spread the benefits across Europe.

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Cultural and Creative ~~Industrie~~Sectors (CCIS) 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 cohesion; 3) European employment, economic resilience, and smart and sustainable growth; and 4) Europe as a global actor.

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 1

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a decision
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, and 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 203 #

Proposal for a decision
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 204 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1

— PArtists, creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organizsations need to innovate in order to ~~attract new generations of audiences~~promote active participation in the creative sectors, support the engagement and development of audiences of all ages, in particular young audiences, across Europe and beyond, develop new processes, services, cultural content and new forms of creative practices that provide societal value.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a decision
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 audiences~~and expand their audiences, to develop new processes, services, cultural content and new forms of creative practices that provide societal value.

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1

— Producers, distributors, broadcasters, cinema theatres and all types of cultural organizsations need to innovate in order to attract new generations of audiences.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 2 – indent 2

— The shortage of entrepreneurship and cross-cutting skills in the CCIS28 concerns both emerging sub-sectors as well as ~~very~~ mature ~~ones that~~sectors undergoing a profound digital transformation. These skills are needed for innovation, including social 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 208 #

Proposal for a decision
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 209 #

Proposal for a decision
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 S have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 1

— There is limited cooperation between researchers and between research ~~and industry~~, 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 CCIS have not been translated which leads to repetition, as researchers are often unaware of similar projects.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a decision
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 212 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 3 – indent 3

— A significant share of regional smart specializsation 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 CCI KIC is high.

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part

CCI are able to drive innovation in other sectors of the economy. Current challenges related to European ~~employment,~~ economic resilience, and smart growth, include ~~economic issues such as~~lack of innovation, skills (especially digital skills), unemployment (~~especially~~in particular youth unemployment) an, underemployment, as well as increased global competition.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a decision
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 215 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – indent 2

— The European ~~industries are challeng~~cultural and creative sectors are strongly impacted by digitizalisation and ~~globalization and their powerful impact on~~technological 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 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, Google and Netflix have~~behaviour. The collapse of markets selling physical goods such as CDs and DVDs, together with the rise of global digital content providers like Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google as well as the increasing power of non-European content production companies have massively impacted the traditional value chain.

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – indent 2

— European industries ~~are challenged by~~have largely failed to embrace digitizalisation and globalization and their powerful impact on the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of DVD markets, new consumer expectations and the continued power of US studios together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes, Google and Netflix have impacted the traditional value chainthe shifting consumer expectations, falling behind in relevant innovation and thus unable to reap the benefits of the changing consumer expectations. The rise of the video streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+ as well as the forthcoming ones including Quibi and HBO Max, combined with the continued, albeit diminishing power of US studios have impacted the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 4 – indent 2

— The European ~~industrie~~cultural and creative sectors are challenged by digitizsation and globalizsation and their powerful impact on the way artists produce and distribute their works and relate to their audiences. The collapse of ~~DVD marke~~traditional formats, new consumer expectations and the ~~continued power of US studios~~increasing market concentration by a small number of non-European firms, together with the rise of global digital giants like Amazon, ITunes, Google and Netflix have impacted the traditional value chain.

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 5

Finally, the role of ~~Europe~~the EU as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination of ~~the~~European 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, CC~~I (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 informs and influences the public opinion.

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a decision
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 and development of new technologies (e.g. machine learning and AI, IoT, blockchain) for which CCI are important generators of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (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 220 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – paragraph 5

Finally, the role of ~~Europe~~the EU as a global actor includes the need to enhance the dissemination ~~of the cultural content created in Europe~~and the preservation of European practices, processes, goods and services which embody cultural, artistic or other creative expressions. Europe needs to remain competitive in the global digital race for creation of new technologies (e.g. AI, IoT, blockchain) ~~for which CCI are important gener~~, all of which are crucial distribution platforms ~~of content, products and services globally. Moreover, on a global scale, CCI (e.g. design, architecture, etc.)~~for the CCS. Moreover, on a global scale, CCS 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 221 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 1

An EIT KIC on CC~~I – with its holistic and integrated approach - will help address al~~S is most suited to address the major economic, social and societal challenges ~~def~~outlined 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 innovationCreativity is a key driver of innovation, including social innovation, and a KIC on CCS has the capacity to unleash the potential of artistic, culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s social model, global competitiveness and a smart andsustainable growth.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 1

An EIT KIC on CCI – with its holistic and integrated approach - will ~~help address all challenges defined above~~strive to tackle the above-mentioned challenges. 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 223 #

Proposal for a decision
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 224 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 2

Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations tackle societal challenges and boost European competitiveness either directly by creating new enterprises, organisations 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 225 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – paragraph 2

Culture-based and creativity-driven innovations tackle societal challenges and 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 226 #

Proposal for a decision
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. CCIs 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 227 #

Proposal for a decision
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 and society.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a decision
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~~organisational 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 and society.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a decision
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. Culture has the capacity to allow the comprehension of the different challenges of the present, the use of the knowledge of the past and the facing of the future with conviction and certainty.

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a decision
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 231 #

Proposal for a decision
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 public and third sector organisations within the CCS and with other sectors of the society and the economy. It will catalyse bottom up and top down initiatives at local, 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 opportunitie~~cultural, societal and business undertakings. It will allow further cross- fertilisation between CCS and with other social, economic and industrial sectors, acting as an accelerator for innovation, including social innovation.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a decision
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 233 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 1

A KIC in CCIS would be complementary to a 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 234 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 1

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 235 #

Proposal for a decision
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, Erasmus, Creative Europe or the Cohesion Policy Funds.

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment 237 #

Proposal for a decision
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 reflect~~ing~~ 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, such as a limited access to finance for CCS. Synergies and complementarities should be developed.

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a decision
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 239 #

Proposal for a decision
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&Iesearch & Innovation 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 240 #

Proposal for a decision
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 241 #

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – paragraph 2

An EIT KIC on CCI is most suited to address the major economic and societal challenges outlined above. Creativity is a key driver of innovation and a KIC on CCI has the capacity to unleash the potential of culture-based creativity and help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and smart growth. A KIC on CCI would also have the potential to ensure further recognition and advancement of schemes recognising and certifying artistic and cultural skills and competences and improve capacity of artists to create transnationally while exercising their freedom to move.

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a decision
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, including social innovation, and a KIC on CCIS has the capacity to unleash the potential of culture- based creativity ~~and~~, help strengthening Europe’s competitiveness ~~and~~, promote smart growth and provide solutions to societal challenges.

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a decision
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 help strengthening Europe’s social model, global competitiveness and a smart and sustainable growth.

Amendment 244 #

Domènec RUIZ DEVESA

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – point 6 – table

An EIT KIC on CCIS will:. — Reduce the fragmentation of the cultural and creative sectors’ innovation landscape by fostering the creation of innovation ecosystems that will connect actors and networks across sectors and disciplines at local, regional, national and EU levels. — Train the next generation of innovators in the CCIS sectors by equipping them with the necessary entrepreneurial and technical skills needed to thrive in a fast changing environment. — Contribute to the development of the right framework conditions to transform ideas into new technological developments and social innovation that will improve the quality of life and benefit EU citizens. — Foster the creation and development of new ventures in the cultural and creative sectors by mobilizing investment and long- term commitment from the business sector, as well as the public and third sector. — Synergize with the existing KICs, as well as with other European partnerships, programmes and initiatives to drive innovation beyond cultural and creative ~~industrie~~sectors in other sectors of the economy. — Strengthen the EU position as a global actor in CCIS by harnessing Europeans’ creativity and cultural diversity.

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Launch of a new KIC in the field of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) (a) Provide the environment to ensure that a framework for the certification of artistic, cultural and creative competences and studies is developed as well as the concomitant recognition of the titles and other skills between member states fostering mobility, visibility and access to opportunities without discrimination to European citizens exercising their right to freely move (b) Allow for the investment and necessary resources to be deployed in coherence and complementarity with other tools, in order to support emerging methods, detached from a strict market- based assessment of art and culture (c) Foster visibility and promotion of European culture and innovation globally, assisting and employing culture and creative industries and creator with the means to face challenges posed by globalisation.

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)

The EIT shall cooperate and support other Union programmes or instruments, especially in the field of financing to avoid overlapping and ensure maximum utilisation of opportunities for KICs when supporting them in planning and implementing their activities.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 a (new)

Article 1 a General Objectives of the EIT The general objectives of the EIT shall be: (a) to strengthen sustainable challenges-based innovation ecosystems throughout the Union that help to tackle global challenges; (b) to foster the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including increasing capacities of Union higher education institutions across the Union, and to support their entrepreneurial transformation; and (c) to bring new solutions to global and societal challenges to the market, whilst also facilitating other forms of sustainable social uptake. The EIT shall develop synergies with other Union programmes and shall bring added value within Horizon Europe. The implementation shall take place through support to KICs and EIT-coordinated activities.

Amendment 99 #