The Commission Launches the Board of Directors of the European Innovation Council

Today, the European Commission announced the members of the new Board of Directors of the European Innovation Council. The Board will consist of 20 top innovators – entrepreneurs, investors and venture capitalists, corporate leaders, researchers and academics – who will guide the implementation of the European Innovation Council (EIC), launched on March 18, 2021. The EIC is Europe’s flagship innovation program with a budget of 10 billion euros (2021-2027 period) to support game-changing innovations throughout their lifecycle, from early-stage research to funding and scale-up of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises. The Board members will provide advice on the EIC’s strategy, work program, and thematic portfolios to maximize impact and may also provide advice on broader innovation policy issues.