Unveiling the Transformative Potential of the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

Bianca Cavicchi (), Océane Peiffer-Smadja () and Julien Ravet ()
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Bianca Cavicchi: European Commission
Océane Peiffer-Smadja: European Commission
Julien Ravet: European Commission,

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Abstract: This paper explores the European Framework Programme (FP) for Research and Innovation's (R&I) evolution over the last two decades, focusing on its integration of Transformative Innovation Policy (TIP) elements. Our objective is to assess whether the European Framework Programme for R&I has evolved to include elements of R&I policy for societal challenges and transformative change (Transformative Innovation Policy) and offer related policy recommendations. We do so by analysing the Framework Programme from 2002 to 2023 through within-case and cross-case studies using systems dynamics. It provides original insights into applying the TIP framework and system dynamics to evaluate R&I public policies targeting systemic societal shifts. We demonstrate that, while the EU FP for R&I has progressively incorporated transformative elements like demand articulation and policy coordination, room for improvement remains in terms of reflexivity. Our findings also emphasize the interdependence of transformative features, necessitating ongoing adaptations throughout the policy cycle to reinforce the FP's transformative nature.

Keywords: European Framework Programme; Research and Innovation; Transformative Innovation Policy; Systems Dynamics; Policy Evolution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E44 F15 F36 G1 O16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 88 pages
Date: 2024-02
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DOI: 10.2777/947667

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