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UAS4EUROPE

UAS4EUROPE aims to strengthen the voice of universities of applied sciences (UAS) in Europe in the field of applied research and innovation.

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Response to EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – EU funding for competitiveness

10 Nov 2025

As the network of Universities of Applied Sciences in the European Research Area, UAS4EUROPE, we represent 150+ higher education institutions with an application-oriented focus. As such, universities of applied sciences are at the epicentre of turning research results into marketable innovations through close ties with academia, industry and public authorities. In response to the MFF proposal 2028-34, we hereby contribute a reflection paper with a specific focus on the proposed European Competitiveness Fund and the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). The paper provides some initial reflections on the proposal's structure and budget, as well as on the programme parts on collaborative research and innovation. We look forward to remaining a constructive partner in the formation process of the future MFF.
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Response to European Innovation Act

2 Oct 2025

UAS4EUROPE supports the ambition to foster a European Single Market for Innovation through the European Innovation Act. A dedicated Innovation Working Group, comprising 16 high-level representatives of universities of applied sciences with a profound knowledge of innovation conduct, has compiled a list of reflections on an impactful Innovation Act proposal. The Innovation Working Group specifically calls for the Act to reflect the non-linear nature of innovation within their ecosystems, often connected through universities of applied sciences. Building on that, the upcoming proposal should complement and work in conjunction with existing and upcoming initiatives such as the New European Innovation Agenda, the Savings & Investment Union and the 28th regime. To this end, the reflections call for the Innovation Act to focus specifically on i) facilitated and harmonised knowledge valorisation frameworks and ii) streamlined access to validation facilities (i.e. regulatory sandboxes, research & technology infrastructures). Concrete proposals include the harmonisation of IP frameworks or a single contract template for publicly funded infrastructures. Finally, in order to ensure uniform application of the Act across the Union, it should take the form of a Regulation. The complete reflection paper can be read in its entirety attached. UAS4EUROPE gathers 150+ universities of applied sciences in 6 European countries with strong innovation performances: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
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Meeting with Ekaterina Zaharieva (Commissioner) and

2 Jun 2025 · Discussion on the connection between science and the private sector, Choose Europe initiative the next framework programme

Meeting with Christophe Galand (Head of Unit Budget) and European University Association and

23 Jan 2025 · Discussion on research place in the the future Multiannual Financial Framework