On November 19-20, 2024, Olga Polotska, Executive Director of the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU), participated in the 16th High-Level Workshop on the European Research Area 2024, held in Budapest, Hungary. The event, organized under the auspices of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of European research and innovation.

The 16th High-Level Workshop on ERA tackled critical themes, including:

• Advancing EU-wide scientific excellence and safeguarding research freedom.
• Reducing disparities in research and innovation capabilities across EU Member States and Associated Countries.
• Leveraging artificial intelligence to fortify European research and innovation.

A significant outcome of the Workshop was the release of the document «Concluding Statement on Commitment to Strengthening European R&I» which summarizes the key conclusions and actionable recommendations. This document offers a strategic blueprint for addressing structural and institutional barriers, enabling the establishment of a resilient and competitive European R&I ecosystem. To acquaint yourself with the document in detail, please follow the link.

The NRFU values the collaborative discussions and insights shared at the Workshop, viewing them as instrumental in shaping policies that bolster global competitiveness in research and innovation.