On 16–17 September 2025, the European Commission will host the European Research and Innovation Days—its flagship event for shaping the future of research and innovation (R&I) in Europe. This high-level gathering offers a platform for policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, civil society, and citizens to come together and co-design the next chapters of European R&I policy.
The 2025 edition comes at a critical time: as the ERA Policy Agenda 2025–2027 is being implemented and the next EU Framework Programme (FP10) is taking shape, the event provides space to reflect, assess, and inspire action.
Throughout the two-day programme, participants will engage in policy dialogues, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to shape actionable outcomes and promote mutual learning.
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Programme Overview
Day 1 — 16 September 2025
- 14:00–14:20 | Opening Day 1 – Channel 1: Golden Hall
- 14:20–15:05 | Beyond the Horizon: Future funding for R&I – Channel 1
- 15:15–16:00 | Building a Startup Powerhouse: The European Startup and Scaleup Strategy – Channel 1
- 16:30–17:00 | Research & Technology Infrastructures as Catalysts for European Startups – Channel 2
- 16:30–17:00 | Scaleup Funding for Europe’s Competitiveness – Channel 3
- 17:10–17:40 | A European “ARPA” Approach – Funding Breakthrough Innovations – Channel 2
- 17:10–17:40 | Dual-use R&I: Opportunities and Challenges – Channel 3
- 18:00–18:30 | AI-powered Research: A Competitiveness Opportunity for Europe – Channel 1
Day 2 — 17 September 2025
- 09:00–09:40 | Making the EU the Most Attractive Place for Life Sciences – Channel 1
- 10:00–10:30 | Securing Europe’s Place at the Forefront of Scientific Discovery – Channel 1
- 10:00–10:30 | Strengthening the EU Clinical Research Ecosystem – Channel 2
- 10:00–10:30 | Let’s Talk Business – How to Commercialise Breakthrough Research – Channel 3
- 11:00–11:30 | Cities of Tomorrow – Channel 2
- 11:00–11:30 | Building the Resource for AI Science in Europe (RAISE) – Channel 3
- 11:45–12:15 | Science Communication – Channel 1
- 13:30–14:00 | Driving R&I Forward: EU Automotive Competitiveness – Channel 1
- 14:00–14:30 | ERA Act – Are We Brave Enough? – Channel 1
- 14:35–15:15 | Choose Europe for Science – Channel 1
- 15:40–16:10 | Protecting Academic Freedom Worldwide: The Role of Science Diplomacy – Channel 2
- 15:40–16:10 | €820 Billion on the Table: Can Europe Afford to Ignore the Gender Gap in STEM? – Channel 3
- 16:30–17:15 | Time’s Up: Urgent Action Needed to Achieve the 3% R&D Investment Target – Channel 1
- 17:15–17:30 | Conclusions – Channel 1
At INSPIRING ERA, we spotlight initiatives that bring policy closer to practice. R&I Days is a key moment in the ERA calendar—supporting researchers and institutions in understanding the evolving EU R&I landscape and how to contribute to its future.
