Advocacy on FP10
The year 2025 is crucial for advocacy towards the EU institutions on the conditions, requirements, and policies for the next Framework Programme: decisions made during this period will shape the direction, priorities, and funding structures of European research and innovation for years to come.
Below is a timeline of the development of FP10, including the advocacy outputs and activities of Science Europe.
Horizon Europe, the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, will end in 2027. Its successor, for now simply known as FP10 (as it will be the 10th Framework Programme), is currently under development.
Timeline of FP10-related Activities and Developments
- 2025
- 18–20 November
2025 High Level Workshop: Research collaboration, competition, valorisation and protection in an ERA of uncertainty
Co-organised with RCN and UKRI, the High Level Workshop will deal with the requirements for FP10 to support R&I in a time of geopolitical uncertainty.
- 16 JulyFirst Proposal for EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework and 10th Framework Programme for Research & Innovation
- 23 JuneEVENT REPORTMembers Only
Event Report from ‘FP10: A Robust R&I Framework Programme in Light of the Competitiveness Agenda’ - 4 JunePOSITION STATEMENT
Concluding Statement from ‘FP10: A Robust R&I Framework Programme in Light of the Competitiveness Agenda’ - 20 May
FP10 will be "standalone", says Ursula von der Leyen
FP10 will be a "standalone programme" that will "tightly connected" to the proposed Competitiveness Fund, says Ursula von der Leyen at the Annual EU Budget Conference.
- 14 May
FP10: A Robust R&I Framework Programme in Light of the Competitiveness Agenda
The second FP10 event was organised to provide Member Organisations the opportunity to discuss in-depth the implications of FP10 being included in a proposed broader Competitiveness Fund, and to establish key advocacy points on this topic.
- 8 MayCONSULTATION RESPONSE
Response to European Commission Consultation on the MFF
Science Europe advocates the establishment of a strong and ambitious MFF that strategically aligns national and EU research funding, and includes a ringfenced budget for FP10. - 4 AprilEVENT REPORTMembers Only
Event Report from ‘FP10: Beyond an Investment’ - 3 AprilPOSITION STATEMENT
Working together for a Strong and Standalone FP10 - 27 FebruaryPOSITION STATEMENT
Concluding Statement from ‘FP10: Beyond an Investment’ - 18–19 February
FP10: Beyond an Investment
Science Europe organised a workshop for its Member Organisations to discuss co-ordinated input into the preparations for FP10.
- 12 FebruaryJOINT STATEMENT
A Stronger Europe through Research and Innovation
Science Europe, CESAER, EARTO, ERT, EUA, LERU, and The Guild call for a robust and dedicated Framework Programme for R&I. - 11 FebruaryINTERNAL BRIEFINGMembers Only
Analysis of the Letta, Draghi, and Heitor Reports and Questions for Reflections - 2024
- 4 DecemberPOSITION STATEMENT
Concluding Statement on Commitment to Strengthening European R&I
Key conclusions from the 2024 High Level Workshop on the ERA and a set of priorities to achieve the goals set. - 20 NovemberPOSITION STATEMENT
What European Research Needs - 19–20 November
2024 High Level Workshop on the ERA
The 2024 High Level Workshop on ERA was co-organised with HUN-REN and MTA, with the support of the Hungarian Ministry of Culture and Innovation. It dealt with 'Strengthening European cohesion and competitiveness through research and innovation: the science agenda for European progress in a global context'.
- 16 OctoberREPORT BY HORIZON EU INTERIM EVALUATION EXPERT GROUP CHAIRED BY MANUEL HEITOR
Align, Act, Accelerate - 9 SeptemberREPORT BY MARIO DRAGHI
The Future of European Competitiveness - 5 JulyPOSITION STATEMENT
10 Key Messages for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research & Innovation - 4 JuneOPEN LETTER
Research Matters: A call to strengthen research and innovation in Europe
Science Europe joined the Research Matters campaign calling for increased R&I funding in Europe. - AprilREPORT BY ENRICO LETTA
Much More than a Market - 19 JanuaryJOINT OPEN LETTER
Investing More in RD&I as a Strategic Move for Europe's Future Prosperity
EUA, EARTO, and Science Europe emphasise the crucial importance of strengthened EU R&I funding to address global challenges, enhance competitiveness, and reinforce the EU's strategic autonomy.