Knowledge
Valorisation
Knowledge Valorisation
Knowledge valorisation is the process of transforming research results, data, and know-how into social and economic value. It links academia, industry, policymakers, and citizens to deliver sustainable products, services, solutions, and knowledge-based policies that benefit society.
In the ERA Policy Agenda (2025–2027), knowledge valorisation is addressed as a structural policy with the aim of upscaling capacities, strengthening long-term commitment, and deepening Europe’s knowledge valorisation ecosystem.
In the ERA Policy Agenda (2022–2024), knowledge valorisation was supported through Action 7: Upgrade EU guidance for a better knowledge valorisation. This action aimed to establish a common European approach by developing the EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation and a set of Codes of Practice covering intellectual assets.
ERA tools and resources
Are you looking for tools, resources, and initiatives that help turn knowledge into impact?
- EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation
Common principles adopted via Council Recommendation (EU) 2022/2415 to strengthen knowledge uptake across Europe. - Codes of Practice
Practical guidance to implement the guiding principles:
• Intellectual Assets Management (2023)
• Standardisation (2023)
• Industry-Academia Co-creation (2024)
• Citizen Engagement for Knowledge Valorisation (2024) - EU Knowledge Valorisation Platform
The Commission’s central hub for policy, resources, best practices and events - Mutual Learning Exercise on Knowledge Valorisation
Involving 18 countries, the MLE compared policies and case studies. - Fostering knowledge valorisation through the arts and cultural institutions
Study investigating the role that arts and cultural organisations can play in fostering knowledge valorisation for the benefit of society. - Fostering knowledge valorisation through citizen engagement
An analysis of citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation practices, drawing on 60 selected case studies from 37 countries, across the EU and internationally. - BOOSTER
Provides tailored services for EU-funded projects, free-of-charge, designed to boost the use and uptake of research results
Source: ERA Policy Platform, INSPIRING ERA
INSPIRING ERA activities
Discover key insights, event materials, and practical resources from INSPIRING ERA activities that support Knowledge Valorisation across Europe:
- Turning knowledge into value: European tools and valorisation practices
Materials from the European Online Event held on 11 March 2026
Related EU projects and initiatives
- INDUSAC (2022-2025)
Boosting industry-academia co-creation to accelerate valorisation. - EU.FFICIENT (2024-2026)
Supporting pathways for research uptake and non-technological innovation. - FUTURESILIENCE (2023-2025)
Testing and applying research results to strengthen policy resilience. - CO-VALUE (2024-2026)
Seeking to integrate citizen engagement into knowledge valorisation. - KALEIDOS PROJECT (2024-2026)
Building multi-stakeholder networks to strengthen knowledge uptake. - BEAGLE Project (2024-2026)
Translating scientific outputs into scalable services and policy tools. - European citizens’ hackathon Championship for climate (Final event in October 2024)
Engaging citizens across Europe to co-create innovative solutions for tackling climate challenges. - ZOOOM Project (2022-2024)
Strengthening intellectual asset management to improve research uptake and valorisation. - IMPAC3T-IP (2023-2026)
Developing innovative IP strategies to maximise the societal and economic impact of research. - Impact Licensing Initiative
Promoting fair licensing models that enable broader access to and reuse of research results. - IAM4RE.eu (2025-2027)
Creating flexible learning materials, including training packages, an online course (MOOC), and a train-the-trainer programme to help people across Europe improve their skills in using and sharing research effectively.
