Abstract
The nationwide Swedish advocacy platform “Sustainable work as a resource for health, innovation and growth” started in 2013 with the aims of i) identifying possible openings for the research area within Horizon 2020, ii) implementing a strategy to impact Horizon2020, and iii) to connect Swedish and European researchers.
 
 The basis for this agenda was that although work and working conditions have a major influence on the health, wellbeing and prosperity, these aspects were lacking or extremely fragmented in Horizon2020. Since this is a strong research area in Sweden and seen as strategically important by the Social partners, it should be a Swedish priority for Horizon2020. The initiative was funded by Vinnova, co-funded by the participating universities, and supported by the Social partners and other stakeholders.
 
 The platform has extended the dialogue on the European research agenda within the Swedish research community, and gradually built a strategy to impact H2020. Over the years, our advocacy has also developed in interaction with the EU Agencies Eurofound and EU-OSHA, and with PEROSH. The focus has been on the pillars of Leadership and Societal Challenges (Horizon2020).
 The impact on the early Calls in Horizon2020 was minor, while work and working life is much more visible in the later calls, and on the agenda in the drafts for Horizon Europe (FP9). The focus will now be on making the opportunities known to Swedish researchers, and on facilitating participation in applications.
Highlights
Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme for 2014 - 2020, was a mindbending encounter for the European research society
Instead of the thematic approach used in previous EU Frameworks for Research and Innovation, the H2020 programmes was presented as Challenges to drive economic growth and create jobs, and was an investment in EU’s future
The focus of the platforms was to have an impact on upcoming Work Programmes (WPs) in H2020, and enable the actors to network and co-operate in the competition about Calls
Summary
Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme for 2014 - 2020, was a mindbending encounter for the European research society. Instead of the thematic approach used in previous EU Frameworks for Research and Innovation, the H2020 programmes was presented as Challenges to drive economic growth and create jobs, and was an investment in EU’s future. It was placed at the centre of the EU’s blueprint for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth and jobs, Europe 2020. The focus of the platforms was to have an impact on upcoming Work Programmes (WPs) in H2020, and enable the actors to network and co-operate in the competition about Calls This should be done by presenting EU relevant and convincing Swedish proposals, either by themselves or together with partners in Europe
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