HORIZON 2020 – Work Programme 2016 – 2017 – European Research Infrastructures (including e – Infrastructures)

Introduction

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The Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2016-2017 contributes to the political priorities of the new Commission’s Agenda, in particular to maximise its support in strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness, the creation of new and sustainable jobs and the promotion of growth.

The Research Infrastructures Work Programme 2016-2017 will put wide emphasis on fostering the long-term sustainability of research infrastructures (including through the optimisation of assessment and evaluation procedures), on expanding the role and impact of research infrastructures in the innovation chain and on maximising the exploitation of data produced and/or collected by research infrastructures.

Research Infrastructure activities also contribute to widening participation in the programme by supporting the development of Regional Partner Facilities. The use of European Structural and Investment Funds to build capacities and infrastructures at national and regional level in line with the relevant smart specialisation strategy is encouraged (further information can be found in section “Specific features for Research Infrastructures”).

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