Abstract
At the European Union (EU) level, innovation matter is acknowledged as crucial for progress and sustainability. Related policy action is materialized through Horizon Europe, the 9th Framework Program (FP) for research and development (R&D). The present 8th FP, Horizon 2020, is already considered the biggest public innovation support program in the world. Accordingly, the 9th FP is a cornerstone of innovation ecosystems configuration in the EU and, thus, should be carefully evaluated. In this paper, the analysis of the forthcoming FP proposal is made and a previously developed framework for the structural advancement assessment of innovation ecosystems was applied. The Actor’s viewpoint from the “innovation helix” is especially advantageous for a thorough evaluation. In conclusion, the Horizon Europe proposal does take into account the knowledge triangle or triple helix (Academia, Government, Industry) with “tacit”, however not very explicit, commitment towards complementing Society and Natural Environment dimensions. The process perspective of innovation is highlighted, particularly in terms of overcoming the “valley of death”; nevertheless, private innovation financing levels are still a matter of concern. If the sustainability is to be achieved, consistently allowing for socioecological transformation, authors recommend the orchestration of efforts, especially in the involvement of Society and implication in innovation, as well as in the Natural Environment orientation.
Highlights
In Europe, there are the “explicit” policies, where innovation is acknowledged and at the very heart of its objectives, and there are “tacit” ones where innovation can be recognized within other general policies
Different actors of the European Union (EU) innovation policies are studied in more detail, following the Horizon Europe proposal, together with other collateral policies which can bring more effectiveness to them
The EU Regulatory framework is under revision to check if it hinders or encourages innovation
Summary
In Europe, there are the “explicit” policies, where innovation is acknowledged and at the very heart of its objectives, and there are “tacit” ones where innovation can be recognized within other general policies This makes the overall innovation picture highly complex. It is quite problematic to bridge the innovation information; even more, when it comes to the agreement about further directions for innovation development in the highly complex EU landscape, as is the case with the Horizon Europe proposal [1]. For this purpose, this subject needs to be fully understood and afterwards revised
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