\ud83d\ude80 A pivotal moment for European innovation <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has released its official statement on the European Commission\u2019s FP10 proposal \u2014 and the message is clear: Europe is doubling down on innovation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udca1 The Board welcomes the Commission\u2019s strong commitment to a standalone innovation pillar centred around the EIC, backed by a proposed 3.5\u00d7 budget increase \u2014 a bold step to strengthen Europe\u2019s leadership in deep tech and entrepreneurship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This vision ensures that the EIC remains independent, reinforces the full innovation journey \u2014 from research to scale-up \u2014 and enhances Europe\u2019s ability to turn breakthrough ideas into global impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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At the same time, the statement highlights several key areas to be refined:
\ud83d\udd39 Reflows to the EIC Fund \u00a0
\ud83d\udd39 Implementation of the ARPA-like Challenge model \u00a0
\ud83d\udd39 Synergies with the ERC and Pillar II \u00a0
\ud83d\udd39 Expansion of the Transition instrument<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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FP10 is not just another framework \u2014 it\u2019s a chance to redefine Europe\u2019s innovation future, giving our entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups the tools to scale globally while keeping excellence rooted in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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