Implementation Dialogues
Engaging with stakeholders to simplify research and innovation policies.
As part of the Commission’s new approach to better implementation and simplification, Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, is engaging directly with stakeholders through Implementation Dialogues. These high-level exchanges aim to identify challenges and opportunities in the implementation of EU policies and programmes, ensuring they work effectively on the ground.
Upcoming implementation dialogues
16 September 2025
Theme: Implementation and simplification of Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme.
The dialogue, taking place during the EU Research and Innovation Days 2025, will bring together beneficiaries of Horizon Europe, research support offices, university administrations, and umbrella organisation active in the EU research and innovation policy to reflect on the progress made, remaining bottlenecks, and planned measures for further simplification.
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