An analysis of the E³UDRES² R&D landscape, including consultations with academics and stakeholders, confirmed the alliance offers broad collaboration opportunities aligned with EU policies and UN SDGs. While highly diverse across all research disciplines, there is potential to increase researcher participation. This analysis led to the creation of the E³UDRES² Common Research and Innovation Agenda and Action Plan, set for implementation within 5 years.
The team mapped research infrastructure and equipment across all six partners and external institutions to identify strengths and weaknesses. Subsequently, an RD&I resource sharing strategy was developed, resulting in the Sharing Network Interface & Synergy Keypoints Plan. This plan provides the conceptual and technical foundation for the future E³UDRES² infrastructure-sharing platform.
To promote the full adoption of Open Science (OS), Open Innovation (OI), and Open Education (OE), an alliance-wide assessment identified specific needs and opportunities. A review of existing training led to an extensive resource database and the development of an OS/OI/OE training curriculum. A range of joint actions, including workshops, webinars, a summer course, and a MOOC, were planned and tested, tailored for diverse audiences (students, researchers, managers) and scientific areas (e.g. health, engineering, social sciences).
To enhance researchers' ability to involve citizens and civil society, a practical guide on Citizen Science engagement and a maturity model for engagement skills were produced. Several training actions, workshops, and I-Living Labs were planned and tested.
Furthermore, a vision document was created via future planning workshops and Delphi rounds to inspire citizen engagement, complemented by a corresponding maturity model.
A study on the research and innovation capacity of the E³UDRES² institutions was conducted to ensure a level playing field in Human Resources for Research (HRR) policies. This enabled the definition of a common strategy for HRR and R&I ecosystems and an implementation plan. Significantly, five of the six institutions received the HRS4R award, committing to the European Charter and Code for Researchers.
The project website, www.entrenovators.eu was launched to disseminate information, and the project maintains a strong presence on major social media platforms. Multiple communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities were carried out.
