More research and innovation. Investing for Growth and Employment. A common approach

The shortfall in EU investment in research compared with that of Japan and the US is well known. But emerging economies – notably, those of India and China – are rapidly adding to the competitive pressure on Europe in the realm of knowledge creation.

This special edition of European Innovation presents the Commission’s response to this challenge – an integrated action plan that calls for a major upgrade of the conditions for research and innovation in Europe. It launches ambitious initiatives at European level covering topics such as state aid, intellectual property protection, research funding, the creation of new innovation ‘centres’, and university-industry partnerships. In particular, it focuses on improving the conditions for private sector investment in R&D and innovation.

Note: European Innovation replaces the journal called 'Innovation and Technology Transfer'.