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== Eureka FP10 Position Paper (2024) ==
The ''[https://www.eurekanetwork.org/resources/eureka-network-position-paper-on-the-next-eu-framework-programme-for-research-and-innovation/ Eureka FP10 Position Paper (2024)]'' positions [https://www.eurekanetwork.org/ Eureka] as Europe’s '''bridge between national and European innovation systems''', providing a cost-effective, decentralised mechanism for SME internationalisation. Its Partnership on Innovative SMEs ([https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/eurostars/ Eurostars], [https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/innowwide/ Innowwide]) demonstrates strong impact—supporting 8000+ SMEs, creating 4000 jobs, and raising €1.5M average follow-on funding per firm.

For '''OPENVERSE''', Eureka is a strategic '''ecosystem enabler''': a pipeline of SME-driven innovation across sectors that can populate, test, and scale solutions within OPENVERSE’s digital, immersive, and interoperable frameworks. Engagement would let OPENVERSE act as the '''meta-platform orchestrator''' connecting Eureka’s innovation communities to Europe’s technical and data-building blocks.

=== Basic Identification ===

'''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' Eureka Network

'''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''[https://www.eurekanetwork.org/resources/eureka-network-position-paper-on-the-next-eu-framework-programme-for-research-and-innovation/ Eureka Network position paper on the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10)]''

'''Publication / Last Update Date:''' June 2024

'''Governing Body / Association:''' Eureka Secretariat; representing 47 national governments and associated ministries and national funding bodies (NFBs).

'''Type:''' Intergovernmental R&I Network / European Partnership on Innovative SMEs (co-funded).

'''Website / Source:''' [https://www.eurekanetwork.org/ eurekanetwork.org]

=== Strategic Orientation ===

* '''Vision Statement:''' ''“Innovation beyond borders” — to connect national R&I programmes and empower European SMEs to collaborate internationally, enhancing competitiveness and global reach.''
* '''Core Mission / Objectives:'''
# Maintain and strengthen the '''European Partnership on Innovative SMEs''' through FP10 (continuing [https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/eurostars/ Eurostars] and [https://www.eurekanetwork.org/programmes-and-calls/innowwide/ Innowwide]).
# Bridge '''national innovation ecosystems''' with European and global markets.
# Enable SMEs to internationalise and scale via collaborative R&D projects.
# Build coherent pathways between '''[https://www.eurekanetwork.org/ Eureka]''', '''[https://eic.ec.europa.eu/index_en EIC]''', and '''FP10 instruments''' to reduce fragmentation.

'''Expected Outcomes / KPIs:'''
* Increased SME participation in collaborative R&D;
* Stable annual calls with >30% new international participants;
* 1:7 leverage ratio of EU funds (every €1 EU investment triggers €7 total public/private).

'''Policy Alignment:'''
* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe];
* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022DC0332 New European Innovation Agenda];
* [https://eismea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/european-innovation-ecosystems_en European Innovation Ecosystems];
* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52020DC0103 SME Strategy].

=== Technological & Thematic Priorities ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Focus Area'''
|'''Description / Activities'''
|-
|'''SME-led Collaborative R&I'''
|Eurostars 3 and Innowwide calls support SME consortia with cross-border R&D
|-
|'''Internationalisation & Global Access'''
|Funding for market exploration in non-European countries (Canada, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore; expansion to Chile)
|-
|'''Digital & Green Transitions'''
|Supports projects across all technology areas, aligned with twin transition goals
|-
|'''Innovation Ecosystem Linkages'''
|Fast Track to EIC Accelerator; cooperation with Enterprise Europe Network
|-
|'''Capacity Building for Widening Countries'''
|Accessible to Member States with limited R&I resources; reinforces cohesion
|}
'''Cross-cutting Topics:''' Inclusivity, SME growth, regulatory simplification, predictable funding, sustainability of partnerships.

'''Synergies:''' EIC, EEN, FP10 Industrial Partnerships, EuroHPC, EIT.

=== Governance & Ecosystem ===

* '''Leading Organisations:''' Eureka Secretariat (Brussels); network of 47 countries; EU represented as a full member.
* '''Stakeholder Groups:''' SMEs, midcaps, ministries, NFBs, research organisations, investors, and international partners.
* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
** Regular '''Eurostars and Innowwide calls''' (predictable, biannual).
** '''Investment Readiness''' and '''Fast Track''' schemes to connect with EIC.
** '''Peer-learning networks''' for NFBs and policy coordination.
* '''Update Frequency:''' Continuous; partnership operates on a 7-year co-funding cycle (Horizon Europe 2021–2027; FP10 2028–2034).
* '''Contact / Participation Info:''' Eureka national offices; central coordination via Eureka Secretariat, Brussels.

=== Building-Block Crosswalk (EC Staff Working Document Alignment) ===
{| class="wikitable"
|'''Technical Building Block'''
|'''Eureka / FP10 Focus'''
|-
|'''Data Spaces & Interoperability'''
|SME digitalisation and open data for innovation mapping
|-
|'''AI & ML'''
|AI-driven SME solutions for competitiveness
|-
|'''Digital Identity & Trust'''
|Supports cross-border collaboration compliance and secure transactions
|-
|'''Open Standards & Ecosystems'''
|Horizontal access to all sectors; promotes interoperability
|-
|'''Sustainability & Green Transition'''
|Focus on sustainable business innovation
|-
|'''Skills & Capacity Building'''
|Training, mentoring, and innovation coaching for SMEs
|}

=== Alignment with Virtual Worlds ===
'''Relevance:'''

Eureka’s '''horizontal SME innovation network''' makes it a natural partner for OPENVERSE’s orchestration role. It connects actors across all sectors and TRLs, creating bridges between technological and societal innovation.

=== SRIDA Document Metadata ===

'''Keywords / Tags:''' SME innovation, Eurostars, Innowwide, competitiveness, internationalisation, Horizon Europe, FP10, EIC, industrial ecosystems.

'''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 3 (Security), Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space), Cluster 5 (Climate & Mobility).

'''TRL Range:''' TRL 3–8 (from applied R&D to market entry).

'''Budget / Investment:''' €250M EU co-funding + €583M national + €833M private = €1.7B total investment (1:7 leverage)

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