REINFORCING: Helping organisations embed Open and Responsible Research and Innovation
As Europe accelerates its green and digital transitions, R&I ecosystems are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions that are not only excellent, but also inclusive, transparent, and socially acceptable. The EU REINFORCING project addresses this challenge by supporting organisations, institutions and territories across Europe in embedding Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) into their […]
European Commission Call for Evidence on ERA Act open until 10 September
The European Commission has opened a Call for Evidence on the ERA Act, inviting stakeholders and organisations across Europe to share their views. The call, launched on 6 August 2025, will remain open until 10 September 2025.
widerAdvance Facility: individual support to maximise the impact of your research
The widerAdvance Facility, launched in January 2025 under Horizon Europe, offers something rare: fully tailored, expert support to help research-performing organisations in Widening Countries and Outermost Regions boost the visibility, uptake, and long-term impact of their EU-funded results. This initiative is all about helping you turn research outcomes into real-world benefits—whether that means building better […]
European Commission Adopts ERA Policy Agenda 2025–2027: A Renewed Vision for Research and Innovation
On 28 February 2025, the Commission adopted the new ERA Policy Agenda for 2025–2027 to strenghten R&I across the EU. Created together with Member States and stakeholders, the agenda outlines 11 long-term structural ERA policies and 8 ERA actions focused on making research more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful— especially in support of Europe’s green and digital transitions.
Unlocking the potential of Secondary Publication Rights: INSPIRING ERA Online Event
On 19 May 2025, the INSPIRING ERA project held a successful online event on Secondary Publication Rights for Research, drawing around 250 participants from across Europe and beyond. The strong turnout highlighted increasing interest in legal tools that promote open access to publicly funded research.
The European Research Area at 25: A legacy of progress and a future of innovation
Imagine a Europe where scientists, researchers, and innovators move freely, where groundbreaking ideas transcend national borders, and where research funding is readily accessible to the brightest minds. This vision began to take shape with the launch of the European Research Area (ERA) in 2000. ERA was founded on a simple yet ambitious goal: to create […]
Policy Alignment Of Open Access Monographs in the European Research Area
A little over two years ago, the PALOMERA project set out to understand why so few open access (OA) funder policies include books, and to provide evidence-based and actionable recommendations to change this. Funded by the European Union and coordinated by OAPEN and OPERAS, it encompassed 16 partners working together to deliver the opportunity for […]
Hot off the press! ERA Conference summary report.
The ERA Conference Report is here! Explore the report from the European Commission conference “European Research Area: Fostering Greater Integration. Advancing Competitiveness” which took place in September in Brussels and was supported by INSPIRING ERA.
Supporting ERA priorities through Horizon Europe: new content, resources and tools published on ERA platform
New content has been published on the ERA Platform on how Horizon Europe supports the implementation of the European Research Area. Each webpage includes a short explainer on Horizon Europe support to specific ERA policy priorities, a showcase of key resources, tools and videos from funded activities, and an overview of past and new calls. […]
Commission analyses potential to boost European Research Area
The European Commission recently published a Communication on the implementation of the ERA. It concludes that the EU has made progress in creating a more integrated research and innovation market, but needs to address low private investment, improve access to opportunities, increase economic impact and support researchers’ career development.
