145 Amendments of Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET related to 2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Horizon Europe gives high importance to the links between inclusive societies, R&I and societal challenges. The gender dimension is crucial to design inclusive societies as well as to produce responsible R&I, and constitutes a societal challenge in itself as stated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gender impact should be addressed in any social and industrial transformation. This requires ensuring that gender will be appropriately integrated in all the instruments of Horizon Europe, from pillars, misions, clusters or international cooperation, to open science and open data.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Specific Programme's actions in the ‘Open Innovation’ pillar should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Our future is intimately linked to the future of the seas, oceans and coasts. The seas, oceans and coasts provide multiple ecosystem services and a wealth of resources, influence climate and provide many economic opportunities. The concept Blue Economy (every economic activity associated to oceans, seas, ports and coastal areas) was defined by the European Commission in its report in September 2012 Communication from the Commission: Blue Growth opportunities for marine and maritime sustainable growth. Horizon Europe will give special attention to activities related to the Blue Economy in all pillars with special focus on clusters ‘Food and Natural Resources'.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) strengthening Europe’s scientific base and reinforcing and spreading excellence;
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) increasing collaboration across sectors and disciplines, including social sciences and humanities;
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) fostering open science and ensuring visibility to the public and open access to results, peer-reviewed scientific publication, research data and other research outputs in an open and non- discriminatory manner;
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) supporting implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) reinforcing the link between research and, innovation, education and other policies, including Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) involving societal actors, including citizens and end-users in co-design and co- creation processes;
Amendment 334 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(k a) translating research outcomes into meaningful, tangible benefits for citizens;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(m a) accelerating the transition towards a green, sustainable and decarbonised European industry and society;
Amendment 343 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) improving skills for research and for technical and social innovation;
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Pillar II 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' with the following components:
Amendment 395 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) SME Instrument for incremental innovation, as described in Annex I, Pillar III, section 1a;
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
(a b) Young Innovators and Talent Return, as described in Annex I, Pillar III, section 1b;
Amendment 402 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) citizens in science, as described in Annex I, Part 'Strengthening the European Research Area', section 2a.
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 9(1)of Regulation … FP/RfP Regulation, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Specific Programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board mayshall be established, following an open call for nominations or expression of interest.. It shall be composed of around 15 independent, high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives and shall connect to a high-level panel tasked with ensuring a comprehensive research strategy in the broader field, such as in health. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Gender mainstreaming shall be ensured throughout every mission.
Amendment 473 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Scientific Council shall be composed of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, of both women and men in different age groups, ensuring a diversity of research areas and disciplines and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a European Innovation Council (EIC) for implementing actions under Pillar III 'Open Innovation' which relate to the EIC. The EIC shall operate according to the following principles: focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovation, as well as incremental and social innovation, autonomy, ability to take risk, efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability.
Amendment 514 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall be composed of 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from various parts of Europe's innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors and, researchers, academia and designers. It shall contribute to outreach actions, with EIC Board members striving to enhance the prestige of the EIC brand.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The European Parliament shall be informed and consulted before the appointment of the President and the members of the EIC Board.
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A code of conduct addressing, inter alia, the avoidance of conflict of interests shall be established by the Commission. Members of the EIC Board are expected to accept the code of conduct upon assuming office, and shall be dismissed in case a conflict of interests arises.
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all clusters under the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', MSCA, research infrastructures, support to innovation ecosystems, sharing excellence and reforming and enhancing the European R&I System, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(4);
Amendment 551 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Steering Board for Health 1. The Commission shall establish a Steering Board for Health for implementing the actions under Pillar II 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' which relates to the cluster 'Health'. 2. The Steering Board for Health shall focus on the following principles: creating synergy between health research programs through coordination and cooperation, promoting patients and society engagement, with co-design and co-implementation of health missions by stakeholders, providing scientific advice and recommendations. The actions should provide value oriented health research, better health solutions and reduce health inequalities. 3. The Steering Board for Health shall: (a) provide for citizens’ participation and engagement in a bottom-up decision making process, (b) foster sustainability in funding strategies and mechanisms allowing for long-term projects and ambitious missions, (c) ensure fruitful transnational research collaborations that maximize the European potential and translate results into health systems, (d) increase the use of multidisciplinary research between disease areas where commonalities exist and thereby decrease duplication and isolated research. (e) increase visibility of Horizon Europe and its benefit for EU citizens, address fragmentation of responsibilities for science and research within the EU governing bodies, streamline the existing funding mechanisms. 4. The Steering Board for Health shall provide a comprehensive research strategy and steering in developing the work programmes and missions related to Health, including programs in other Challenges. 5. The Steering Board for Health shall be an independent science-led stakeholder group, composed of actors from biomedical research and innovation, other relevant sectors of research and industry and with strong participation of patient representatives and citizens. 6. The Steering Board for Health shall be composed of 13 to 15/ 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from across disciplines and activities, in the fields of research, innovation, public health and wellbeing. The members of the Steering Board for Health shall be appointed by the Commission, following an open call for nominations or for expression of interests or both, whichever the Commission will find more appropriate, and taking into account the need for balance in expertise, gender, age and geographical distribution. Their term of office shall be limited to two years, renewable twice, with a rolling appointments system. 7. The Steering Board for Health shall have a chair who shall be appointed by the Commission following a transparent recruitment process. The President shall be a high profile public figure linked to the health research field. 8. The Steering Board for Health shall establish: (a) the strategy for the the cluster 'Health'. (b) the blueprint for steering coordination and cooperation between the health programes, related pillars, such as EIC, ERC, as well as within Strategic Partnerships and the EU structural funds. The blueprint shall ensure more visibility and coordination of the existing financial mechanisms allocated to health research, shall steer coordination and cooperation, and shall develop the work programmes and missions related to Health. (c) the methods and procedures for designing, selecting and implementation of the health missions.
Amendment 559 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Strategic Planning for each of the Challenges should be supported by a high-level Steering Group, science-led and composed of all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 562 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Amendment 575 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
After all the consultations, the Commission will develop the Strategic Planning by means of delegated act.
Amendment 578 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policy for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States. EU policy priorities, including the UN SDGs, will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of policy. It will also take into account foresight activities, studies and other scientific evidence and take account of relevant existing initiatives at EU and national level.
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 9
Annex I – paragraph 9
In the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' and the 'Open Innovation' Pillars, research and innovation will be complemented with activities which operate close to the end-users and the market, such as demonstration, piloting or proof-of-concept, excluding however commercialisation activities going beyond the research and innovation phase. This will also include support to demand-side activities that help accelerate the deployment and diffusion of a broad range of innovations. Emphasis will be put on non-prescriptive calls for proposals.
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 10
Annex I – paragraph 10
Under the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, building on experience in Horizon 2020, the social sciences and the humanities will be fully integrated across all clusters, including specific and dedicated activities. Likewise, activities involving marine and maritime research and innovation will be implemented in a strategic and integrated manner in line with the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy Policies and international commitments.
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 13
Annex I – paragraph 13
While the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's (EIT) focus on innovation ecosystems makes it naturally fit within the Open Innovation pillar of Horizon Europe, the planning of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) will be aligned through the Strategic Planning process with the GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Starting researchers with excellent ideas to makProviding early and mid-career researchers with enhanced instruments to develop or consolidate their own research team and lines and, by doing so, facilitate their transition to independence while consolidating their own research team or programmein the most productive phase of their career;
Amendment 674 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU needs a strong, resilient and creative human resource base, with the right combination of skills to match the future needs of the labour market, to innovate and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for scientific, economic and social benefit. This can be achieved through training researchers to further develop their core research competences as well as enhance their transferable skills such as a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. This will allow them to face current and future globsocietal challenges, and improve their career prospects and innovation potential.
Amendment 676 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Training programmes to equip researchers with a diversity of skills relevant to current and future globsocietal challenges.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Networks of pan EU, national and regional research infrastructures addressing globsocietal challenges for the provision of access to researchers as well as for the harmonisation and improvement of the infrastructures' services;
Amendment 718 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – title
Annex I – part II – title
II SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Many of the challenges which confront the EU are also societal global challenges. The scale and complexity of the problems are vast, and need to be matched by the appropriate money, resources and effort in order to find solutions. These are precisely the areas where the EU must work together; smart, flexible and joined-up for the benefit and well-being of our citizens.
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable development, including sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, to reverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development, the use of natural resources and social issues, and turn it into new business opportunities.
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
The role of fundamental research but also the contribution from the whole spectrum of research disciplines, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), will be central to the call definition. The clusters will contribute to the development of knowledge-based learning societies and the achievement of societal progress.
Amendment 754 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Health research provides the knowledge basis for more healthy people and for better patient care. Health research has unique features, connecting and interacting closely with innovation, patient care and population health, and operating in a multidisciplinary environment with complex regulations. Health research delivers societal value beyond financial return and is primary concern of European citizens.
Amendment 756 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry. However, the EU continues to face novel, newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health, the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems, as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry. Major health challenges in the EU include: the increased cases of cancer; cardiovascular disease as the main cause of death in Europe; Precision medicine; the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention; the rise of non- communicable diseases; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics; increased environmental pollution; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life; the detection, understanding, control, prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social, urban and natural environment; the high prices of some innovative health tools and technologies; increased interdependence of EU on other regions as a consequence of globalization calling for a global health approach; the increasing costs for European health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care; and the increasing pressure on the European health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis-a-vis new and emerging global players.
Amendment 759 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
A High-Level group will support achieving these aims. The High-level Group / Steering Board for Health shall ensure coordination and synergies of health research programs. This includes programs in other Challenges e.g. ‘Digital’ and in related pillars, such as with EIC, ERC, the health research programs under DG SANTE and CONNECT, as well as within Strategic Partnerships. It will be science-led and include all stakeholders in health research, with strong participation of society, citizens and patients. It will be tasked to provide steering/advice in developing the work programme and missions related to Health. Aligning health research programs and co-design with society will enhance the societal impact and reduce waste.
Amendment 761 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
These health challenges are complex, interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary, cross-sectorial and transnational collaborations. Research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery, clinical, epidemiological, environmental and socio- economic research as well as with regulatory sciences. They will harness the combined skills of academia and industry and foster their collaboration with health services, patients, policy-makers, civil society organisations and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems. They will foster strategic collaboration at EU and international level in order to pool the expertise, capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale, scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved.
Amendment 773 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
The research and innovation activities of this globsocietal challenge will develop the knowledge base, build the research and innovation capacity and develop the solutions needed for a more effective promotion of health and the prevention, treatment and cure of diseases. Improving health outcomes will in turn result in increased life expectancy, healthy active lives and productivity of working age people, and sustainability of health and care systems.
Amendment 788 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Maternal, paternal, infant and child health as well as the role of parents and child and maternal survival;
Amendment 798 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- Pediatric diseases;
Amendment 799 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 b (new)
- Diseases related to women. Gender and health.
Amendment 806 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social, economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace, including the health impact of digitalisation, pollution, rapid urbanization, climate change and other national and transnational environmental issues, will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution; to supporting environmental-friendly, healthy, resilient and sustainable living and working environments; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour; and to developing an equitable, inclusive and trusted society.
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– TechnologiesSafe, effective, affordable etchnologies, including low-cost technologies, for assessing hazards, exposures and health impact of chemicals, pollutants and other stressors, including climate-related and environmental stressors, and combined effects of several stressors;
Amendment 819 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Environmental, occupational, economic, political, social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well-being of people and their interaction, with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people;
Amendment 836 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– TSuitable, safe, effective and affordable treatments or cures, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments;
Amendment 842 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
- Infrastructure and capabilities to harness the potential of genomic medicine advances into standard clinical practice.
Amendment 846 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Drivers for the emergence or re- emergence of infectious diseases and their spread, including transmission mechanisms from animals to humans (zoonosis), or from other parts of the environment (water, soil, plants, food) to humans and the implementation of empirical preventative solutions that minimize transmission;
Amendment 849 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Development of new antibiotics to combat superbacteria.
Amendment 853 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– VSuitable, safe, effective and affordable vaccines, diagnostics, treatments and cures for infectious diseases, including co-morbidities and co- infections;
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Trans-border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as tropical diseasesin particular poverty-related diseases, such as neglected tropical diseases, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Amendment 868 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 1
Health technologies and tools are vital for public health and contributed to a large extent to the important improvements achieved in the quality of life, health and care of people, in the EU. It is thus a key strategic challenge to design, develop, deliver and implement suitable, affordable, trustable, safe, and cost-effective tools and technologies for health and care, taking due account of the needs of people with disabilities and the aging society. These include artificial intelligence and other digital tools and technologies, offering significant improvements over existing ones, as well as stimulating a competitive and sustainable health-related industry that creates high-value jobs. The European health-related industry is one of the critical economic sectors in the EU, accounting for 3% of GDP and 1.5 million employees.
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– The safety, efficacy and quality of tools and technologies for health and care as well as their ethical legal and social impact, their cost-effectiveness and affordability;
Amendment 891 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Health systems are a key asset of the EU social systems, accounting for 24 million employees in the health and social work sector in 2017. It is a main priority to render health systems accessible, affordable, cost- effective, resilient, sustainable and trusted as well as to reduce inequalities, including by unleashing the potential of data-driven and digital innovation for better health and person- centred care building on open European data infrastructures. This will advance the digital transformation of health and care.
Amendment 900 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Equity in service access and health outcomes;
Amendment 906 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
1.2.6 a. Cancer Cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death for people aged 45-64 in an increasing number of Member States overtaking cardiovascular disease.In 2012 it was estimated that 14.1 million new cases were diagnosed worldwise and more than 8.2 million people died from cancer, making it one of the major health issues1a. In recognition of this development, global research efforts to fight cancer have been ongoing since the 1970's to turn this disease into a chronic, instead of a fatal one.This goal represents a formidable challenge for researchers and clinicians alike.Cancer is a complex disease caused by interactions of multiple factors, such as genetic predisposition, environmental and lifestyle influences, infectious agents and ageing.The past years have witnessed a dramatic progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms at work in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.Yet, knowledge is still far from complete and much remains to be discovered. Intensive collaboration among scientific, medical, technological and pharmaceutical communities is thus indispensable.Therefore, collaborative research on cancer has been a high priority in the EU framework programmes and remains a key priority in Horizon Europe. Broad Lines – Molecular Oncology with a focus on the study of some of the most active areas of research in cellular oncology, including DNA and chromosome stability, oncogenes and cell cycle kinases, DNA replication, mitosis, tumour suppressors, molecular mechanisms in melanoma, metabolism and cell signalling, and metastasis. – Structural Biology to use structural information to provide mechanistic understanding how proteins and macromolecular complexes related to cancer function at a molecular level and to use the new mechanistic insights to help guide future drug design. – Cancer Cell Biology to achieve a better understanding of the events leading to cancer development, progression and metastasis, and to discover molecular mechanisms that could provide a basis for novel therapies. – Genetics, genomics, pharmacogenetics, molecular cytogenetics and the environmental bases of human cancer. – Biotechnology namely Genomics, Proteomics, Monoclonal Antibodies, Histopathology, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Imaging and Transgenic Mice. – Experimental therapies and the application of early drug discovery phases in order to obtain advanced compounds ready for in vivo Proof of Concept studies. – Clinical Research to develop novel agents, to study the mechanisms of action of novel compounds and tackling drug resistance ;and to move forward in the field of biomarkers, functional taxonomy and precision medicine. – Pediatric cancer. _________________ 1a https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health- professional/cancer-statistics/worldwide- cancer#heading-One
Amendment 907 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
1.2.6 b. Cardiovascular disease - CVD Across Europe, both between and within countries, wealthier people live longer, healthier lives than poorest Europeans.There is a difference of at least 11 years between the lowest and the highest average life expectancy in EU countries.Cardiovascular disease is still the main cause of death in the EU, mainly in women.It costs 210 billion euro to the EU in annual costs of which, 102 billion euro are for diet-related CVD.CVD needs therefore a strong focus within Horizon Europe.Poor diet is a leading contributor to ill/health disease.Of all the risk factors related to behaviour that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, dietary factors are by far the largest.Dietary risks are responsible for 56% and 49% of all the years lost to cardiovascular death or disability in the European region and EU respectively. Broad Lines – Molecular pathology of the arterial thrombosis.Molecular pathology of atherosclerosis illness. – Heart rate and contraction. – Myocardial damage and its consequences. – Arterial pathology, myocardial ischemia and structural pathology of the heart. – Molecular and imaging biomarkers, and precision cardiovascular medicine. – Heart diseases related to social, economic and health services inequalities and nutrition and dietary factors. – Sustainable food systems for cardiovascular health and food- environment related to cardiovascular diseases. – Cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors. – Genetic of cardiovascular diseases.Expression genes regulation involved in the vascular lesion.Regulation and functional genomic.Nutrition and obesity. – Neovascularization impact in the metastasis processes.Tissue factor.Angiogenesis in the atherosclerotic plaque. – Cellular restructuring and cellular cardiomyoplasty.Functional and phenotypic characterization of differential cellules into heart cell and from myoblastic or from mother cells.Modified cells cellular following through fluorescent probes. Angiogenesis. – Diagnostic and prognostic markers of cardiovascular disease. Serum proteomic differential. Differential proteomic of vascular cellules with emphasis in secreted cellular products.
Amendment 908 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 c (new)
1.2.6 c.Precision medicine The advance of genomics and functional proteomics has recently placed medicine at the door of a new revolution, precision medicine, characterized by the development of molecular, genetic and cellular therapies that materialize in specific treatments for concrete and specific patients. Broad Lines – Trends and Genomic Frontiers in Precision personalized medicine. – Epidemiology, Omic and Precision personalized medicin. – Bioinformatics for the application of Precision personalized medicine. – Pathology and Precision Personalized Medicine. – Accurate Precision personalized medicine in Rare Diseases. – Clinical Oncology directed by genetic diagnosi. – Challenges of Precision personalized medicine in neurodegenerative diseases.
Amendment 915 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
2. CLUSTER 'INCLUSIVE AND SECURE SOCIETY'
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 8
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular: SDG 1 - No Poverty; SDG 4 - Quality Education; SDG 5 – Gender equality; SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 10 - Reducing Inequalities; SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- New approaches to deal with the link between inmigration and xenophobia, as scientific or climate diplomacy.
Amendment 959 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
- The role of cities as platforms for citizen-driven innovation and co-creation.
Amendment 1003 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
- Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable urban and rural environments, in line with the demographic evolution and the increasing rural to urban migration; improving urban planning and management in a way that is both participatory and inclusive; and exploring innovative opportunities for rural development.
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 b (new)
- New innovative models of Social Economy.
Amendment 1006 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 c (new)
- Tools and models for scietific diplomacy.
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 d (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 d (new)
- New innovative tools and approaches for social design.
Amendment 1008 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 a (new)
2.2.3 a. Gender equality Gender equality is an EU policy priority and a key societal challenge (UN SDG5).Furthermore, the goal of gender equality in society is a crucial driver for the social and industrial transformations required by other SDGs.However, the EU Gender Equality Index, developed by the European Institute on Gender Equality (EIGE) based on EU policy priorities, showed in its last 2017 edition that the EU advancement towards gender-equal society is much too slow.Moreover, in some areas, the gender gaps are larger than ten years ago and all countries in the EU show considerable room for improvement.The unequal distribution of time to carry out care and domestic work has proven to be the most resistant domain to change.Its consequences also affect other domains (through the gender pay gap, glass ceiling, etc.). Specific gender research is therefore required to support the implementation and design of better EU gender equality policies (addressing both gender-specific and gender-mainstreaming policy approaches), in addition to bringing innovative solutions to attain main targets of UN SDG5. Broad Lines – Innovative solutions and instruments to prevent and eradicate all forms of gender- based violence and discrimination against women and girls worldwide, and the role of new technologies in relation to forms and demonstrations of gender-based violence; – Advanced strategies and tools to attain global empowerment of women and girls in all spheres of life, including the recognition and value of care work; – Evidence on how to accelerate progress and improve the impact of EU specific gender equality policies1a and enforceable legislation, including the identification of barriers, resistances, and best promising practices in the implementation of gender equality policies in Europe (e.g., for effective gender-training strategies); – The role of education in preventing and combating all forms of gender discrimination, as well as in promoting non-traditional careers (e.g., women in ICT, men in social work), through innovative pedagogical practices and inclusive educational contents; – Evidence on how gender equality accelerates progress across other EU sectoral (development) and horizontal policies (e.g., agriculture, energy, environment), including the identification of gender barriers to progress in these areas, with a view to facilitating better EU gender-mainstreaming policies in the design and implementation of those other EU policies, instruments and activities that have an effect on UN SDGs beyond gender equality; – Identification and anticipation of emerging gender gaps and needs related to present or future EU and global transformations, as well as how to better address them, including present and potential synergies among policies and instruments [SGSM2] ; – Interdisciplinary knowledge base on how (intersectional) gender inequalities are produced, maintained and challenged, as well as to develop innovative methods to fight against gender stereotypes, gender biases, and all forms of (horizontal and vertical) gender segregation related to the asymmetrical gendered division of labour, power, care and domestic work, etc. _________________ 1a Across the priorities underlying the domains of the Gender Equality Index (power, knowledge, work, health, time, money, gender-based violence and intersectional gender inequalities)
Amendment 1082 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
To ensure industrial competitiveness and the capacity to address the globsocietal challenges ahead, the EU must reinforce and maintain its technological and industrial capacities in the key areas that underpin the transformation of our economy and society.
Amendment 1115 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Breakthrough manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, industrial roboticwelding, modelling and simulation, and robotic technologies, human integrated manufacturing systems, also promoted via an EU network of industrially-oriented infrastructures;
Amendment 1140 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Nano-electronics design and processing concepts responding to the specific requirements of digital transformation and globsocietal challenges, in terms of functionality, energy consumption and integration;
Amendment 1206 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Big Data: Extreme-performance data analytics; "Privacy by design" in the analysis of personal and confidential Big Data; technologies for full-scale data platforms for re-use of industrial, personal and open data; data management, interoperability and linking tools; data applications for globsocietal challenges;
Amendment 1290 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
The intersection of research and innovation on climate, energy and mobility will address in a highly integrated and effective way, one of the most important globsocietal challenges for the sustainability and future of our environment and way of life.
Amendment 1296 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
To meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement the EU will need to transition to low-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economies and societies. This will be based on profound changes in technology and services, to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave, as well as involving new forms of governance. Limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system through exponential deployment of renewable energy sources and the electrification of industrial processes, heating and cooling and substantially reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector17 . It will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next-generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions, using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies. This will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation, resource efficiency, reduction of air pollution, access to raw materials and circular economy. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 1340 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
– Models for Climate diplomacy, strengthening the EU capacity for climate diplomacy and the fight against climate change as a driver of International Cooperation.
Amendment 1348 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU aims to be world leader in affordable, secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets. Diverse climatic, geographical, environmental and socio- economic conditions in the EU as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials, dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions, including of non-technical nature. As regards renewable energy technologies, costs need to decrease further, persignificant improvements need to be made on system integration. The energy transition will challenge the EU to lead in developing solutions form ance must improve, integration into the energy system must be improved and upgraded market design including the provision of grid and system services by variable renewables. This is needed to make the most of renewable energy solutions. To achieve the necessary deployment levels of clean energy technologies, costs need to decrease further and performance must improve which requires support for incremental research in advanced technologies. In addition, new breakthrough technologies need to be developed. As regards fossil fuels, decarbonising their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 1358 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Renewable energy technologies, including marine energy and its different sub-sectors (wind, current, wave powers, among others) and solutions for power generation, heating and cooling, sustainable transport fuels and intermediate carriers, at various scales and development stages, adapted to geographic conditions and markets, both within the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 1371 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Next generation technology solutions, including the development of new materials, manufacturing processes and operations methods to increase industrial competitiveness in clean energy technology;
Amendment 1405 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Demonstration of stable and reliable energy systems and grids on local and regional level, driven by variable renewable energy.
Amendment 1459 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Vehicle/vessel/aircraft concepts and designs, as the shipyard 4.0., including their spare parts, using improved advanced materials and structures, advanced security systems against piracy and modular elements including the associated industrial processes, efficiency, energy storage and recovery, safety and security features with less environment and health impact.
Amendment 1493 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Connection and improved competitiveness of ports, the global logistic chain; energy efficiency and physical medium, the optimisation of port exploitation; planning, design, construction, and preservation of port facilities; technologies and systems for the identification of the port real situation or the improvement of security standards in the working environment.
Amendment 1540 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SD 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing; SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13 – Climate Action; SDG 14 – Life Below Water; SDG 15 - Life on Land.
Amendment 1576 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and innovative tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry and for the most efficient use of water resources;
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Open data systems that foster sharing of plant, pathogen and environmental data and knowledge that enable further scientific research, environmental planning and development of commercial products;
Amendment 1590 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– AInnovative agricultural and forestry systems from farm to landscape levels; the use and delivery of ecosystem services in primary production;
Amendment 1608 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
5.2.4. Sea and, Oceans and Blue Economy
Amendment 1620 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- Marine living resources, the fishing technologies, aquaculture, and processing and marketing technologies;
Amendment 1621 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
- Developing new bio products based on marine organisms, with a wide range of applications opening new products and services opportunities.
Amendment 1639 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
- Sea-linked tourism, developing new innovative and sustainable products and creating a system for tourist knowledge management based on an open technology architecture helping the inter- operability of heterogeneous systems to support mass data storage, based on Big Data and Open Data technology, compiling information on the tourist and enabling a smart, sustainable, and competitive development of blue tourism.
Amendment 1646 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Amendment 1697 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – introductory part
6.2.2. GlobSocietal Challenges
Amendment 1698 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1
The JRC will contribute to the specific EU policies and commitments addressed by the five Globsix Societal Challenges clusters, notably the EU's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 1705 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- Research on gender;
Amendment 1773 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – indent 1
– Supporting the development of future and emerging breakthrough innovations;
Amendment 1781 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Whilst the EIC will directly support breakthrough innovations, the overall environment from which European innovations nurture and emerge must be further developed and enhanced: it must be a common European endeavour to support innovation all across Europe, and in all dimensions and forms, including through complementary EU and national policies and resources whenever possible. Hence, this Pillar provides also for:
Amendment 1784 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 12
Annex I – part III – paragraph 12
Additionally, as a continued effort to enhance risk-finance capacities for research and innovation in Europe and where necessary, this pillar will link with the InvestEU programme. Building on the successes and the experiences gained under Horizon 2020 InnovFin, as well as under EFSI, the InvestEU Programme will enhance access to risk finance for bankable research organisations, innovators and entrepreneurs, in particular for SMEs and small midcaps, as well as for investors.
Amendment 1789 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The objective of the EIC is to identify, develop and deploy from breakthrough and disruptive innovations (including technologies) to incremental and social innovations, and support the rapid scale- up of innovative firms at EU and international levels along the pathway from ideas to market.
Amendment 1790 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
The EIC will be implemented primarily through two complementary types of action, namely the Pathfinder for advanced research, for the early stages of technology development, and the Accelerator for innovation and market deployment actions, including the pre-mass commercialisation stages and company growth. The Accelerator will provide business innovation grants for innovation development and demonstration purposes, of at least 70% of the total cost of the project. With the idea to offer a single one- stop shop and a single process of support, the Accelerator will also awardonce the grant is being executed, the Accelerator will offer the possibility of blended finance, combining the grants with equity investments. It will in addition also channel access to loans and guarantees provided under the InvestEU programme.
Amendment 1796 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovations, including social, or incremental and social innovations, that have the potential to create new markets, as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products, services or business models;
Amendment 1815 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 3
In order to be fully open to broad-sweeping explorations, opportunities of serendipity and unexpected ideas, concepts and discoveries, the Pathfinder will be mainly implemented through a continuous open call for bottom-up proposals, with 4 cut-off per year for the proper management of the evaluation and competition. The Pathfinder will also provide for competitive challenges to develop key strategic objectives24 calling for deep-tech and radical thinking. Other types of innovation will be also covered by the Pathfinder. Regrouping of selected projects into thematic or objective driven portfolios will allow establishing critical mass of efforts and structuring new multidisciplinary research communities. _________________ 24 These could include topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum technologies, Biocontrol or Second generation digital twins, or any other topics identified in the context of the Horizon Europe Strategic programming (including with Member States’ networked programmes).
Amendment 1818 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1820 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
Available private and corporate financing remains scarce between late stage of research and innovation activities and market take-up for high-risk breakthrough and market-creating innovations. In order to bridge the 'valley of death', in particular for 'deep tech' innovations that are key to Europe’s future growth, public support must develop a radically new approach. Where the market does not provide viable financial solutions, public support should provide for a specific risk- sharing mechanism, bearing more if not all of the initial risk of potential breakthrough market-creating innovations to attract alternate private investors in a second stage, as operations unfold and the risk is lowered.
Amendment 1824 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Consequently the Accelerator will provide financial support to not yet 'bankable' or investors-attractive innovators and companies that have the ambition to develop and deploy in EU and international markets their breakthrough innovations and to scale up rapidly. For that purpose it will build on the experience from the Phases 2 and 3 of Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and from Horizon 2020 InnovFin, in particular through the addition of non-grant components and the ability to support larger and longer investments.
Amendment 1825 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
The Accelerator will provide, on the basis of an open competition, grants for innovation development and demonstration purposes, of at least 70% of the total cost of the project. Later on in the innovation and market uptake process, it will provide additional support in the form of EIC blended finance, a mix of:
Amendment 1827 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Grant orAn optional reimbursable advance26 4, to cover innovation activities; _________________ 26 Reimbursable advance shall be paid back to the EU on an agreed schedule or be transformed into equity, if the beneficiary so choses.
Amendment 1828 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Support for investment in equity275 or other repayable forms, so as to bridge innovation activities with effective market deployment, including scale-up, in a manner that does not crowd out private investments or distorts competition in the internal market. When relevant it will channel the innovator to access to debt financing (e.g. loans or guarantees) provided by the InvestEU programme. _________________ 27 rights. In exceptional cases, the EU may secure the acquisition of a blocking minority to protect European interests in essential areas, e.g. cyber security.Usually no more than 25% of the voting
Amendment 1829 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1830 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1835 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
The Accelerator will mainly operate through a continuously open and bottom- up call, with cut-off dates, targeting individual entrepreneurs (mainly start-ups and SMEs), with a particular attention paid to young and to women innovators. This open and bottom- up call will be complemented by targeted support for on emerging breakthrough or disruptive technologies of potential strategic significance. Proposals may also be submitted by investors, including public innovation agencies, but the support will be awarded to the company.
Amendment 1841 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 8
The Accelerator will allow for fast-track take-upencourage applications of innovations stemming from Pathfinder-supported projects from the Pathfinder, from Phase 1 and 2 of SME Instrument for Incremental Innovation, from similar Member States 'advanced research programmes' and from other pillars of the EU Framework Programmes28 , in order to support them to reach the market. This identification of projects supported in other pillars of Horizon Europe and also previous Framework Programmes will be based on pertinent methodologies, such as the Innovation Radar. _________________ 28 projects supported under the 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness" Pillar, startups emerging from the KICs of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, … Including from Horizon 2020 activities, particularly project selected under Horizon 2020 SME Phase 2 and related Seal of Excellence financed by Member States, (existing and future) European Partnerships.Such as ERC Proof of Concept, from
Amendment 1851 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– EIC Challenges, i.e. inducement prizes, to help develop novel solutions to globsocietal challenges, bring in new actors and develop new communities. EIC recognition prizes will include iCapital, the Social Innovation Inducement Prize, and the Women Innovators' Prize.29 The design of its prizes will be linked to EIC to other parts of the Framework programme, including missions and other funding bodies. Opportunities for cooperation with organisations (such as enterprises, universities, research organisations, business accelerators, charities and foundations) will be explored. _________________ 29 The EIC prizes will take over the management of prizes launched under Horizon 2020 and provide for the design and implementation of new inducement prizes and recognition awards.
Amendment 1854 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2
The EIC Board will provide recommendations to the Commission regarding innovation trends or initiatives needed to enhance and foster the EU innovation ecosystem, including potential regulatory barriers. The Board's advice should also identify emerging areas of innovation to be taken into account in the activities under the GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar and missions. In this way, the Board is expected to contribute to the overall coherence of the Horizon Europe programme, including to ensure the integration of sex/gender analysis in order to avoid gender bias and allow all segments of population benefit from innovation processes.
Amendment 1859 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 5
In particular, programme managers will assist the Commission to oversee the implementation of Pathfinder calls, and propose evaluation rankings in view of consistent strategic portfolio of projects, expected to make essential contributions to the emergence of potential societal or economic market creating innovations.
Amendment 1863 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 6
Programme managers will have the task of nurturing Pathfinder portfolios by developing together with beneficiaries a common vision and a common strategic approach that leads to a critical mass of effort. This will involve building up and structuring of new communities, with the objective of bringing transforming breakthrough ideas into genuine and mature market creating innovations. Programme managers will implement transition activities, further developing portfolio with additional activities and partners, and closely monitoring potential spin-offs and start-ups.
Amendment 1867 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2
For the purpose of managing EIC blended finance, the Commission may make use of indirect management, or where this is not possible, may establish a special purpose vehicle (EIC SPV) by its executive agencies. The Commission shall seek to ensure the participation of other public and private investors. Where this is not possible at the initial set up, the special purpose vehicle will be structured in such a way that it can attract other public or private investors in order to increase the leverage effect of the Union contribution.
Amendment 1871 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Amendment 1873 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 b (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 b (new)
Amendment 1889 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Promote and co-fund joint innovation programmes managed by authorities in charge of public national, regional or local innovation policies and programmes, to which private entities supporting innovation and innovators mayshould be associated. Such demand- and supply driven joint programmes may target, among others, early stage and feasibility study support, academia- enterprise cooperation, support to high-tech SMEs' collaborative research, technology and knowledge transfer, internationalisation of SMEs, market analysis and development, digitalisation of low-tech SMEs, financial instruments for close to market innovations activities or market deployment, social innovation. They may also include joint public procurement initiatives, enabling innovations to be commercialised in the public sector, in particular in support of the development of new policy. When managed at the local level, these programmes should allow transnational partnerships and should be coherent with the smart specialization strategies of the involved regions. They should be financed in part with the ERDF. This could be particularly effective to stimulate innovation in public service areas and to provide market opportunities to European innovators and promote synergies between the programme and the ERDF.
Amendment 1891 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Support also joint programmes for mentoring, coaching, technical assistance and other services that are delivered close to innovators, by networks such as Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), clusters, pan-European platforms such as Startup Europe, local innovation actors, public but also private, in particular incubators and innovation hubs that could moreover be interconnected to favour partnering between innovators. Support may also be given to promote soft skills for innovation, including to networks of vocational institutions and in close relation with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, as well as to specific programmes of mentoring for women innovators and women in this sector, coaching from a gender perspective to promote diversity in leadership, women networks, and others aimed at tackling gender gaps in the innovation ecosystem;
Amendment 1914 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Amendment 1924 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
1. SHARING EXCELLENCE33 _________________ 33 A criterion based on research and innovation excellence will be used to define those Member States and Associated Countries where legal entities need to be established in order to be eligible to submit proposals as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. This criterion will address the dimensions of the overall economic performance (GDP), research performance and innovation performance in a combined manner normalised to the size of the related countries. The countries identified with this criterion are called 'eligible countries' in the context of 'sharing excellence'. On the basis of Article 349 TFEU, legal entities from Outermost Regions will be also fully eligible as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. , and less developed regions (according to criteria of European Structural and Investment Funds and the Innovation Scoreboard regional indicator http://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/innov ation/facts-figures/regional_en)
Amendment 1927 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Reducing disparities in research and innovation performance by sharing knowledge and expertise across the EU will help countries and regions that are lagging behind in terms of research and innovation performance, including the EU outermost regions and less developed regions (considering criteria of European Structural and Investment Funds and the Innovation Scoreboard regional indicator), to attain a competitive position in the global value chains. Activities may also be established to foster brain circulation right across ERA and better exploitation of existing (and possibly jointly managed EU programmes) research infrastructures in the targeted countries through mobility of researchers and innovators.
Amendment 1944 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Amendment 1950 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Amendment 1953 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Amendment 1955 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Amendment 1959 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1961 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
List of configurations of the Programme Committee in accordance with Article 12(2) and their areas of intervention:
Amendment 1963 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. Health - Health throughout the Life Course - Environmental and Social Health Determinants - Non-communicable and Rare Diseases - Infectious Diseases - Tools, Technologies and Digital Solutions for Health and Care - Health Care Systems - Cancer - Cardiovascular diseases - Precision Medicine
Amendment 1966 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. Inclusive and Secure SocietySociety - Democracy - Cultural Heritage - Social and Economic Transformations - Gender
Amendment 1970 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Amendment 1972 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. Digital and Industry- Key Digital Technologies - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Next Generation Internet - Advanced Computing and Big Data
Amendment 1974 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6 a. Industry - Advanced Materials - Manufacturing Technologies - Circular Industries - Low-carbon and Clean Industries - Space
Amendment 1975 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. Climate, and Energy and Mobility- Climate Science and Solutions - Energy Supply - Energy Systems and Grids - Buildings and Industrial Facilities in Energy Transition - Communities and Cities - Energy Storage
Amendment 1976 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7 a. Mobility - Industrial Competitiveness in Transport - Clean Transport and Mobility - Smart Mobility
Amendment 1977 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. Food - Agriculture, Forestry and NatRural ResourceAreas - Food Systems - Bio-based Innovation Systems
Amendment 1980 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
8 a. Natural Resources - Environmental Observation - Biodiversity and Natural Capital - Sea, Oceans and Blue Economy - Circular Systems
Amendment 1981 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Innovation ecosystems
Amendment 1982 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
9 a. European Innovation ecosystems