04 / 11 / 2019


EC published the final reflections of RISE Group

The European Commission (EC) published on 25 October 2019 the final reflections of the Research, Innovation and Science Expert Group (RISE). The RISE group is a high-level group of policy experts set up in 2014 who advised the Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas and focused on: the development of research and innovation missions and a European Innovation Council (EIC) in Horizon Europe, the value of investing in research and innovation, the importance of a strong science base for knowledge transformation and the use of new financial instruments.   This final report includes seven reflections, including:
  • Public and private procurement for innovation;
  • Citizens’ engagement in the digital age;
  • 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain
  • Disruptive innovation ecosystems in regions
  • Europe as a stronger actor through science diplomacy;
  • Mission-oriented policies from Member States’ experiences;
  • Entrepreneurial universities and innovation ecosystems.
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