Joint statement on the crucial need to effectively fund health research and innovation in the upcoming European Framework Programme (FP10)
Posted on 13.03.2025
MedTech Europe, in collaboration with leading health stakeholders, has released a joint statement emphasising the crucial need to effectively fund health research and innovation in the upcoming European Framework Programme (FP10). The joint statement outlines recommendations on priority areas of focus and advances six recommendations to bolster the effectiveness and impact of the FP10 and strengthen the world-class EU (health) research and innovation (R&I) ecosystem.
Key recommendations outlined in the statement include:
- Safeguarding dedicated health funding and maintaining a stand-alone research programme
- Streamlining administrative processes to reduce barriers for applicants
- Balancing basic and applied research to deliver tangible value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health systems
- Supporting public-private collaborative research
- Enhancing stakeholder engagement to bridge science-industry-society gaps
- Promoting excellence to attract and retain talent in the European R&I ecosystem
The joint statement underscores the importance of these measures in light of increasing pressures on Europe’s health systems. It highlights that prioritising health research and innovation is essential for patients, healthcare professionals, health systems, and society as a whole.
By implementing these recommendations, MedTech Europe and other signatories believe that Europe can preserve and strengthen its robust health research ecosystem, maintaining its position as a global leader in healthcare innovation. This approach will equip European health systems to tackle public health emergencies, increase resilience to climate-related risks, address long-term challenges such as non-communicable diseases, and alleviate strains on the health and care workforce.
MedTech Europe invites all stakeholders to read the full statement below and join in advocating for a stronger, more resilient European health research framework that addresses the evolving healthcare challenges of our time.