2026, decisive choices at the European level will shape the future of European research and innovation policy. 

The two alliances of technical universities in Germany and Austria, TU9 and TU Austria, play a pivotal role in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and fostering impactful collaboration between academia and industry for the benefit of society and the economy.

This high-level event focusses on the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) and the Competitiveness Fund (ECF). It addresses the opportunities, challenges, as well as strategic priorities, paying particular attention to the needs of technology-oriented universities.

Keynotes by DG Research (Anastasios Kentarchos, Common Policy Centre) and DG GROW (Maive Rute, Deputy Director General) will set the stage for an in-depth discussion with the presidents and rectors of TU9 and TU Austria.

The audience is warmly invited to actively participate in the discussion and networking reception.

A detailed program will follow soon.

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