What kind of publications are included
This collection encompasses the evidence-based analytical papers of the Commission'sresearch and innovation department, including in collaboration with other Commission departments.
Publications fallinto 3categories
- working papers - analytical reports to underpin research and innovation policymaking by the Commission
- policy briefs - short notes to inform discussions on research and innovation policy and stimulate debate
- quarterly research and innovation literature reviews - brief summaries of recent publications on economics and research and innovation policy.
Working papers
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
WP 2024/02 - This report proposes a framework aiming to assess the use of directionality in national R&I systems across the EU and beyond. It adopts a dual approach: a macro perspective using publicly available datasets, and a micro-level approach focusing on specific programmes.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Unveiling the transformative potential of the European framework programme for research and innovation
WP 2024/01 - This paper explores the European Framework Programme (FP) for Research and Innovation's (R&I) evolution over the last two decades, focusing on its integration of Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) elements.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
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.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Being right or fair - A portfolio approach to research funding
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.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
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.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
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.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Trends in the use of AI in science
WP 2023/04 - This paper provides new insights into the role of Artificial Intelligence in scientific research across various domains of science.
- Working document
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
The global position of the EU in complex technologies
WP 2023/03 -This paper studies the relationship between knowledge complexity and countries' technological dependency, with a focus on the EU's position vis-à-vis other major economies.
Policy briefs and papers
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Why investing in research and innovation matters for a competitive, green, and fair Europe
This paper details why investing in research and innovation is crucial for a competitive, sustainable, and fair Europe.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
The added value of European investments in research and innovation
This paper details why investing in research and innovation is crucial for a competitive, sustainable, and fair Europe.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
The transformative nature of the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
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.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Experimenting with transformative innovation policy: Theoretical and practical perspectives
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.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
European missions: Delivering on Europe’s strategic priorities
An analysis on whether EU missions will be crucial instruments to deliver the paradigm shift that this Commission has set out to achieve
Literature review
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Issue 2023/Q3-4 – This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the latest analysis on the importance of competitiveness and skills in the modern economy.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
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.
- Report
- Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
Issue 2023/Q1 – This edition covers recent empirical evidence on the impact of R&I tax incentives on a wide set of firm level outcomes, spillover effects and cross-border effects.