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Coimbra Group and partners launch the “Fund Research, Development and Innovation. Fund the Future” campaign

09 November 2026

The Coimbra Group is launching the “Fund Research, Development and Innovation. Fund the Future” campaign together with leading organisations from across Europe’s research, development and innovation ecosystem. The initiative builds on several months of continued advocacy by the Coimbra Group for a substantially stronger European commitment to R&I through the next EU Framework Programme, one capable to deliver on all its major priorities, from the green and digital transitions to agriculture, health, security and resilience, while ultimately improving the quality of life and prosperity of European citizens.

As Europe’s future is being decided now, the “Fund RDI. Fund the Future” petition calls on European leaders to commit at least €200 billion to Horizon Europe for 2028-2034, with protected and predictable funding that allows researchers and innovators to pursue ambitious ideas, build collaborations and deliver solutions for Europe’s future.

At a time when Europe faces major challenges, investing in research, development and innovation is not a cost. It is an investment in our collective future.

This grassroots campaign belongs to all members of the RD&I community: researchers, scientists, innovators and professionals across universities, research organisations, industry and the wider innovation ecosystem, we all have a role to play. We need your voice. We need the strength of our entire community.

We invite you to take two simple actions:

  1. SIGN THE CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: add your name to this collective call.
  2. SHARE THE CAMPAIGN WIDELY
    1. among colleagues within your institution
    2. through your professional and academic networks
    3. through national media and your institution’s communication channels
    4. on social media platforms

Every signature strengthens our collective message. Every voice matters.

The statement will be presented to the Presidents of the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament, ensuring that the collective voice of Europe’s research, development and innovation community is heard at the highest political level.

Let’s show the strength, unity and determination of Europe’s research, development and innovation community. FUND RD&I. FUND THE FUTURE.

Campaign resources