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This publication provides an update on the European Commission’s Food 2030 initiative and is meant to guide future research and innovation policy reflections related to Horizon Europe, the farm-to-fork strategy, the European Green Deal and beyond.

WP 2023/08 - This paper evaluates the causal impact of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation on financial firm-level outcomes using a Difference-in-Differences (DiD) approach.

WP 2023/07 - This paper argues that portfolio theory provides a powerful tool to make research funding decisions. It allows for an informed management decision process, also in the presence of project interdependencies and multiple policy objectives.

WP 2023/06 - This paper assesses the importance of regional research capacities and assets, as well as intrinsic characteristics of the regions in defining success in the European R&I Framework Programme.

This study assesses the evolution of the European R&I Framework Programme, focusing on its integration of transformative innovation policy (TIP) to tackle societal challenges and foster deep societal transformation.

WP 2023/05 - The study provides evidence on system methods that can be used in the policy cycle to better address and understand complexity in transformative innovation. It provides concrete recommendations on how to use system-based methods in the R&I policy.

This study explores how the public sector case support experimentation for transformative innovation. It provides a set of  recommendations on how to further support policy experimentation.

Issue 2023/Q2 – This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI applications in research and innovation, ranging from opportunities and risks, to challenges.

This briefing paper presents practical examples and inspiration for local decision-makers on utilizing co-governance approaches to promote participatory processes and collaborative creation of nature-based solutions.