EATiP is proud to join seventeen other European Technology Platforms (ETPs) in calling on the European Commission to reaffirm its support for the strategic role that ETPs play in the next European Framework Programme (FP10).

Through development of our Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda platforms such as EATiP have contributed to the definition of crucial R&I priorities, including those under the EU and national Framework Programmes. One of the main benefits of multi-actor Technology & Innovation Platforms is our ability to provide wide, objective, coherent and strategic advice that replaces reliance on multiple, often competing and contradictory, points of view.

We firmly believe that the role of ETPs remains vital: ensuring that EU research has a high impact and that results are leveraged for the benefit of both industry and society as a whole. This compliments the high level recommendations coming from key reports such as the Draghi Report and Align, Act, Accelerate – the report of the Expert Committee on Research, Technology & Innovation to boost European Competitiveness. This key role of ETPs was further highlighted in the EU Council conclusions (May 2024) on “A competitive European industry driving our green, digital and resilient future”, the EU’s R&I does not sufficiently translate into marketable products or services. ETPs play an important role in helping bridge this gap, given our strong networks of experts and sectoral expertise.

As the new European Commission continues to take shape, EATiP and other bio-economy allies will continue in our making representations on priorities for research and innovation actions – alongside the need for the concerns of industry being prioritised.