EU Commision

Directorate-General for Research and Innovation

The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is the European Commission's department responsible for EU policy on research, science, and innovation.
Joint Research Centre (JRC) and Knowledge Transfer
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Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
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The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) is the European Commission's department responsible for EU policy on research, science, and innovation. DG RTD develops and implements strategies to advance scientific excellence, support sustainable development, and boost Europe's innovation capacity. Knowledge transfer is a cornerstone of DG RTD’s mission, ensuring that research outcomes are effectively transformed into innovations that benefit society and the economy.

DG RTD’s Role in Knowledge Transfer

DG RTD facilitates knowledge transfer by developing policies that encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and society. It supports frameworks that ensure research results are translated into tangible outcomes, funds programmes that promote research commercialisation and innovation, and promotes open science and access to research results.

Key Policies and Initiatives

DG RTD leads several initiatives that shape the European knowledge transfer landscape. Horizon Europe is the EU’s flagship research and innovation funding programme, supporting projects that drive scientific and societal progress. The European Research Area (ERA) focuses on creating a unified research ecosystem that enables efficient knowledge sharing, while the Knowledge Valorisation Platform promotes best practices in transforming research into valuable societal and economic outcomes.

Supporting DG RTD Through ASTP

ASTP supports DG RTD's mission by facilitating connections among knowledge transfer professionals, promoting awareness of DG RTD's initiatives and opportunities within the ASTP community, and advocating for policies that enhance the transfer and valorisation of knowledge across sectors.

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By engaging with DG RTD initiatives, ASTP members can drive impactful knowledge transfer and contribute to shaping Europe’s innovation landscape.

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