Framework Programme 10 and the future of the European Research Area
11/09/2025
About
The European Commission’s new proposals for the 2028–2034 funding period set the stage for the future of research and innovation in Europe. With updates to Horizon Europe, the launch of the European Competitiveness Fund, and broader shifts in financial priorities, the path to Framework Programme 10 (FP10) is becoming clearer—and more strategic than ever.
This webinar will provide an expert overview of the Commission’s July 16th package, unpack what’s changing in EU R&I funding, and offer early insight into how the Competitiveness Council, European Parliament, and key stakeholders are reacting. With negotiations expected to conclude by mid-2027, now is the time to understand what’s coming and how to prepare.Gain valuable insights to align your strategy, anticipate funding changes, and stay competitive in the evolving European R&I landscape.
Key Highlights:
- Insight into the proposed Horizon Europe 2028–2034 framework and future EU R&I funding priorities
- Introduction to the European Competitiveness Fund and its potential impact
- Early reactions from the Competitiveness Council, European Parliament, and key stakeholders
Date & Time
Thursday 11th of September, 2025 at 11:00 AM CEST
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Speakers
Kurt Deketelaere
Secretary-General @ League of European Research Universities (LERU)
A lawyer by training (bachelor, master, PhD at KU Leuven, Flanders, Belgium), Kurt Deketelaere is working, in various capacities (director, advisor, entrepreneur, academic, public affairs manager), in the field of EU research, innovation, education, energy, environment, climate change and sustainability policy and law. Since July 2009, Kurt is the Secretary-General of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), an association of twenty-three leading research-intensive universities which promotes the interests of frontier research with the EU institutions. For his exemplary leadership of LERU, he is awarded a doctorate honoris causa by the University of Edinburgh on 6 July 2017 and the Scaliger Medal of the University of Leiden on 19 September 2017. Before joining LERU, he was the chief legal advisor (2004-2007) and the chief of staff (2007-2009) of the Flemish Minister for Public Works, Energy, Environment and Nature. Upon the invitation of the European Commission he is a member of the Open Science Policy Platform and the ABS Consultation Forum. Kurt is also a Widening Excellence Ambassador at Crowdhelix.
