The Critical Omission of Software Technology in the EIC Work Programme 2025

Informatics Europe and member National Informatics Associations highlight a critical omission in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2025 - the absence of software as a key enabling technology. Despite being the backbone of digital innovation, software is overlooked, threatening Europe’s competitiveness, autonomy, and ability to tackle key challenges like cybersecurity and digital sustainability. This open letter underscores the urgent need for dedicated funding and public-private collaborations to strengthen Europe’s software research ecosystem.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-03-11
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15906490
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E-Learning and Knowledge Management
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The Critical Omission of Software Technology in the EIC Work Programme 2025

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The Critical Omission of Software Technology in the EIC Work Programme 2025

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Abstract

Informatics Europe and member National Informatics Associations highlight a critical omission in the European Innovation Council (EIC) Work Programme 2025 - the absence of software as a key enabling technology. Despite being the backbone of digital innovation, software is overlooked, threatening Europe’s competitiveness, autonomy, and ability to tackle key challenges like cybersecurity and digital sustainability. This open letter underscores the urgent need for dedicated funding and public-private collaborations to strengthen Europe’s software research ecosystem.

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