Expert group on the economic and societal impact of research and innovation (ESIR)
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https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/support-policy-making/...Summary
Budget
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https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/strategy/support-policy-making/...Description
Expert group on the economic and societal impact of research and innovation (ESIR)
What is ESIR?
ESIR is a high-level expert group that provides evidence-based policy advice to the Commission on how to develop a forward-looking and transformative research and innovation policy.
Its 16 experts will provide independent advice on how EU research and innovation policy can best support the transformation of our economy and society throughout the social, green and digital transitions.
The group will address society's needs and most pressing challenges through:
- Policy briefs to provide European and national policy-makers with strategic advice on R&I and sustainability;
- Organising outreach activities to fully engage with relevant stakeholders;
- Fostering policy innovation to find new and more impactful public policies.
ESIR will reflect on the role of R&I to provide solutions to our most pressing societal challenges. The group will notably deal with areas related to the twin digital and sustainability transitions, mission-oriented policies and the societal and economic impacts of R&I policy.
ESIR enters now its third (2026-2027) term, with a renewed mandate and a new composition.
The group is chaired by Katherine Richardson, Professor in Biological Oceanography, Globe Institute & Leader Sustainability Science Centre at the University of Copenhagen, who will be supported by Andrea Renda as a Vice-Chair.
