Publications

12 / 10 / 2022

EARTO – IDEA Review of Impact Assessment Studies of RTOs

This new EARTO review study, commissioned to IDEA Consult, aims at providing an overview of the existing methodologies of impact assessment as well as of the existing evidence and dimensions of impact created by RTOs throughout Europe.

27 / 09 / 2022

EARTO Press Release – 2023 EU Budget Negotiations

As part of the institutional negotiations, the Council presented its position with a cut for Horizon Europe. EARTO thanks the European Parliament for its recurrent support to RD&I in each year annual budget negotiations, taking again and again the stand for RD&I budget.

28 / 07 / 2022

EARTO Position Paper on Current Hurdles to Mobility of Researchers

In 2019, EARTO already pointed out in an open letter the high bureaucratic requirements existing at EU level. EARTO made recommendations on A1 forms for business trips EU notification requirements and Equal Pay principle, Remote work from abroad & Recognition of residence permits for mobile researchers.

26 / 07 / 2022

EARTO Answer to the EC Consultations on Horizon Europe Interim Evaluation & Horizon 2020 Final Evaluation

EARTO Members are active participants in EU RD&I Framework Programmes. EARTO collected its members’ first experiences of the Programme and have been positively surprised by the success rates in the first calls Horizon Europe. However, they mentioned four issues that should be quickly looked at.

26 / 07 / 2022

EARTO Paper on EIC MGA IPR Provisions

EARTO Members are involved in many instruments of the current Horizon Europe programme, including the European Innovation Council (EIC) in Pillar 3. We hereby would like to bring the attention to issues related to the new Horizon Europe MGA text on IPR provisions for EIC.

13 / 06 / 2022

EARTO Answer to the EC Consultation on the draft Code of practice on Standardisation for Researchers

EARTO, thanks to its WG Legal experts, answered to the EC Consultation on the draft Code of practice on Standardisation for Researchers.

01 / 06 / 2022

EARTO WG Security & Defence Statement on the proposed budget cut to the Cluster 3 Work Programmes

EARTO WG Security & Defence experts hereby express their profound discontent and strong disagreement with the possible sever budget cut that is to affect the Cluster 3 Work Programmes in the coming years.

17 / 05 / 2022

OECD-EARTO Joint Study – The contribution of RTOs to socio-economic recovery, resilience and transitions

This new OECD study supported by EARTO analyses the evolution of the funding, governance, and policy context of RTOs in the last ten years, and the implications of these changes on their ability to achieve their mission, in particular their contribution to solving societal challenges and supporting sustainable transitions.

11 / 05 / 2022

EARTO Case Studies on Technology Infrastructures

EARTO presents case studies of TIs created and managed by EARTO members. EARTO TIs Case Studies particularly aim to exemplify what is a TI, hence serves as a reference for the ongoing discussions on new EU Strategy for Technology Infrastructures.

09 / 05 / 2022

EARTO Answer to EC Consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

EARTO answered to EC Consultation on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). EARTO based its answer on the various positions it already brought forward on this topic over the last years.

09 / 05 / 2022

EARTO Paper on a New European Innovation Agenda

EARTO appreciates the new ambitions for innovation stated by the EC in its new call for evidence for a new European Innovation Agenda. EARTO supports the EC statement and ambition that the ‘EU will benefit from an overarching innovation agenda that articulates all aspects’.

08 / 03 / 2022

EARTO Analysis of Horizon Europe Pre-Draft AGA – Financial Aspects

Based on its members’ expertise, EARTO hereby made a new analysis of the European Commission’s (EC) Pre-draft AGA 0.2 proposal (version from November 2021). First and foremost, EARTO would like to thank the EC services for taking EARTO earlier comments into consideration when preparing this new AGA version. This new AGA version will certainly help beneficiaries to understand the new rules for participation of Horizon Europe.

17 / 02 / 2022

EARTO Annual Report 2021

The Annual Report summarises the main EARTO activities, events and figures during the year 2021.

24 / 01 / 2022

JRC-EARTO Press Release – Recommendations for the implementation of an EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructures

As Technology Infrastructures are critical enablers for the European research, development and innovation ecosystems, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and EARTO recommend a pan-European, agile and sustainable environment for their development, accessibility and governance, within the framework of a dedicated EU strategy.

17 / 01 / 2022

JRC-EARTO Report on Technology Infrastructures

The JRC and EARTO launched a joint project on TIs to gather evidence and highlight the common specificities of TIs across Europe. The present report provides recommendations to support the implementation of the ERA Action plan towards an integrated European landscape for TIs in the next three years.

24 / 12 / 2021

EARTO Paper: The position of Research and Technology Organisation (RTOs) in the EU Framework Programmes

The aim of this EARTO paper is to give an overview of the position of Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) in the EU framework programmes (FPs).

24 / 12 / 2021

EARTO Paper: Capturing Official Data on the RTO Sector for a Better Understanding of the RD&I Ecosystem

EARTO points out that although today the OECD and EUROSTAT capture quite well the role of a few RD&I actors, data on Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), is direly lacking, despite the key role they play in the RD&I Ecosystem and in RD&I competitive programmes.

08 / 12 / 2021

EARTO Response to the EC Consultation on the Revised General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)

To answer the European Commission’s public consultation on the review of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), EARTO has analysed the draft revised GBER Regulation (consultation document) and provided key comments and text changes recommendations.

24 / 11 / 2021

New EARTO WG Security & Defence Paper on Capability Driven Approaches across Security Sectors

This paper welcomes the EC “Action Plan on synergies between civil, defence and space industries” adopted on 22 February 2021, as It is an ambitious action plan with 11 challenging actions leading to a more structured and well-functioning European innovation ecosystem.

22 / 11 / 2021

CESAER, EARTO & EUA Joint Statement – Caution needed on interim analysis of lump sum pilot

CESAER, EARTO and EUA, strong supporters of simplification in the successive EU framework programmes for R&I, published a Joint Statement on Caution needed on interim analysis of lump sum pilot.

17 / 11 / 2021

Manifesto on R&I for the Future of Europe

EARTO, together with Business Europe, ERRIN, LERU and The Guild, signed a Manifesto to promote the discussion on R&I issues within the Conference on the Future of Europe and beyond.

27 / 10 / 2021

EARTO Innovation Awards Brochure 2021

The EARTO Innovation Awards 2021 brochure introduces examples from real innovators and their concrete success stories of how European RTOs and RTOs International Network (RIN) address today’s challenges and create impact through their work.

27 / 10 / 2021

Press Release – EARTO Innovation Awards 2021

The EARTO Innovation Awards 2021 were given to EARTO members CEA and Tyndall National Institute during a ceremony which was held digitally.

11 / 10 / 2021

State Aid Rules in RD&I – Addressing Knowledge and Awareness Gaps among RKDOs – Decision Tree

This publication is a Technical report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service. It aims to provide evidence-based scientific support to the European policymaking process.

28 / 07 / 2021

EARTO Response to the EC Consultation on EU Standardisation Strategy

To answer the European Commission’s public consultation on the European Standardisation Strategy, EARTO brings forward 5 recommendations, including the adoption of a sound EU standardisation strategy raising awareness about the major economic significance of…

22 / 07 / 2021

EARTO Input on the Implementation of European Partnerships

European Partnerships are key instruments to foster trust-based and long-term cross-border collaboration between all European RD&I actors. With their nodal position in European industrial innovation ecosystems, RTOs bring forward some recommendations on the implementation of the European Partnerships during the 2021-2027 funding period.

03 / 06 / 2021

EARTO Response to EC Consultation on the Revised Framework for State Aid RD&I

To answer the EC’s Consultation on the Revised Framework for State Aid RD&I, EARTO brings forward some comments and recommendations on the continuity with current provisions, Technology Infrastructures’ conditions and simplification of PCP rules.

05 / 05 / 2021

EARTO Press Release on Updating the 2020 EU Industrial Strategy

EARTO welcomes the European Commission and its actions to update the EU industrial Strategy 2020, taking into the account the learnings of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As key actors in the European innovation-driven strategic industrial value-chains, RTOs will be essential.

29 / 04 / 2021

EARTO Recommendations – Making the New ERA for R&I a Reality

EARTO brings forward a set of five recommendations for the design of the ERA Pact for R&I and its future Council Conclusions.

27 / 04 / 2021

EARTO & Vanguard Initiative Complementary Insights on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)

EARTO and Vanguard Initiative share their complementary insights on the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) on the basis of the last public updates about the design of the I3 tool, which is very valuable with the potential to unleash the innovation.

25 / 03 / 2021

EARTO Annual Report 2020

The Annual Report summarises the main EARTO activities, events and figures during the year 2020.

10 / 03 / 2021

RTOs International Network (RIN) Joint Statement – RTOs as decisive vehicles to drive international collaboration on RD&I

Sixteen leading Research & Technology Organisations (RTOs) globally note the importance of strengthening international collaboration on research, development and innovation (RD&I) in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 / 01 / 2021

EARTO Report on State Aid on R&D&I – The Right Way

State Aid Law is a field of EU regulation that requires specific knowledge and expertise (which is often lacking). At universities, research organizations and companies alike, there usually is a basic understanding of this field although there are some “knowledge gaps”.

23 / 11 / 2020

EARTO Press Release – Horizon Europe’s Budget Allocation

EARTO very much welcomes the additional €4bn budget for Horizon Europe and thanks again the European Parliament for its supportive actions during the MFF negotiations. Now comes the time for the EU Institutions to decide where to allocate this €4bn top-off.

28 / 10 / 2020

Press Release – EARTO Innovation Awards 2020

The EARTO Innovation Awards 2020 were given to EARTO members Helmholtz Association and VTT during a ceremony which was held digitally.

28 / 10 / 2020

EARTO Innovation Awards Brochure 2020

The EARTO Innovation Awards 2020 brochure introduces examples from real innovators and their concrete success stories of how European RTOs and RTOs International Network (RIN) address today’s challenges and create impact through their work.

07 / 10 / 2020

EARTO Reaction to the EC Communication on ERA

EARTO welcomes the new EC’s Communication on ERA for Research and Innovation. Especially, EARTO appreciates the 3 new ambitions for public RD&I investments, strong European industrial base and technological sovereignty and creation of a EU Strategy on Technology Infrastructures.

30 / 09 / 2020

EARTO Joint Contribution to the EC Consultation on Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)

EARTO, AER, eurada, European Network of Living Labs, EuroTech Universities, CPMR and Vanguard Initiative support the I3 and welcome the agreement from the Council to create this new tool under the ERDF, while regretting the downsizing of its budget to €500m.

31 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Paper – Towards a Balanced Approach Between IPRs and Open Science

In this paper, EARTO asks for right balance between the social benefits of the EU Open Science policy to enhance the accessibility and re-use of RD&I results, and the essential role of IPR to strengthen the collaborative development of knowledge and technology.

31 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Paper – Setting-up a European Strategy for Technology Infrastructures

Technology Infrastructures are the backbone of dynamic RD&I ecosystems. EARTO therefore puts forward a set of recommendations to contribute to the set-up and efficient implementation of a new EU Strategy for Technology Infrastructures.

27 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Inputs for the EC Communication on ERA

EARTO has been one of the key RD&I actors actively participating in the ERA Stakeholders’ platform. As input to the European Commission’s future Communication on a new ERA for Research and Innovation, EARTO developed four recommendations for an effective post-2020 RD&I policy in Europe.

22 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Press Release – Call for the European Parliament to Become the Champion of EU RD&I Investments

EARTO calls the European Parliament to become the champion of EU RD&I investments in response to the European Council deal on the future MFF and the Recovery Plan . This “deal” came at a very high price for the future long-term EU investments, especially in RD&I.

17 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Feedback on the EC H2020 Data Management Plan’s Template

EARTO hereby provides RTOs’ feedback on the current EC Horizon 2020 Data Management Plan template, as input towards the future Horizon Europe template.

16 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Technical Paper on the Calculation of Personnel Costs in Horizon Europe

EARTO hereby recalls its main recommendations and presents its financial experts’ personnel costs calculations for Horizon Europe based on their understanding of the EC daily rate and day-equivalent methodology.

14 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Open Letter to President Michel – More Ambitious EU RD&I Investments Needed in the Next MFF

Ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting, EARTO would like to support the efforts to reach a timely agreement on the MFF. Europe and its citizens need a future-oriented MFF at the level of EU’s ambitions, and we need it now.

08 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Joint Contribution to the EC Consultation Reviewing the GBER

EARTO and Vanguard Initiative published their Joint Contribution to the second European Commission (EC)’s Consultation on targeted review of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) and addressed some considerations.

02 / 07 / 2020

EARTO Response to the EC Consultation on the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy

EARTO and its members very much welcomed the European Commission’s stakeholder consultation on the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy as it aims to provide the policy tools to ensure that the financial systems genuinely supports the transition of businesses.

22 / 06 / 2020

EARTO Inputs for the EC Communication on Horizon Europe Missions

EARTO members very much appreciate the efforts of the EU Institutions to further develop Horizon Europe, addressing new and disruptive challenges and increasing the capacity of the programme to react flexibly towards these new challenges.

29 / 05 / 2020

EARTO Press Release – Call for a Swift MFF Agreement Ensuring Ambitious EU RD&I Investments

At the edge of a deep economic recession, Europe requires now more than ever a future oriented MFF with clear and ambitious commitments to prioritise Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) investments.

26 / 05 / 2020

Joint Statement on EU Interregional Innovation Investments : Towards EU Economic Recovery

AER, CPMR, EARTO, ENoLL, ERRIN, European Clusters Alliance, EuroTech Universities, UAS4Europe and Vanguard Initiative, jointly support the Statement on EU Interregional Innovation Investments towards the EU Economic Recovery.