OUR GOALS:
Double EU’s next R&I budget to €200 billion
Over 3% for R&D in across Europe
Ring-fence the budgets
LAST EVENT:
“R&I in the Next EU Budget: Investing in Europe’s Prosperity and Competitiveness” took place on 20 April 2026 at the European Parliament. Read the report
Download Manuel Heitor’s note prepared for this meeting: R&I the European way: A strong and independent FP10 for a fair, prosperous and competitive Europe (pdf)
Future EU Budget:
Research Matters welcomes increased investment in R&I
Over 80 organisations have supported our Open Letter:
A call for increased investments in research and innovation
Watch a recording of our Brussels event on the next EU budget for R&I
Research impacts people’s lives by driving innovations in healthcare, technology, and sustainability, leading to improved quality of life, economic growth, and societal well-being.
Research empowers societies by equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate both current and unforeseen challenges effectively, fostering progress, sustainability, and prosperity for generations to come.
Research matters because it drives innovation and fosters solutions to urgent global challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity, and pandemics.