Did you know that Europe took over Japan in innovation performance?
And can you guess which EU countries are innovation leaders?
The Commission has published today the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard, which reveals that the EU's innovation performance has grown by about 10% since 2015. Compared to 2021, innovation performance in 2022 has improved for 19 Member States, and declined for eight. Compared to the EU average, global competitors such as Australia, Canada, Republic of Korea, and the United States continue having a performance advantage over the EU.
Nevertheless, the EU has closed its performance gap with these nations and has surpassed Japan since 2021.
Since 2001, the European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative analysis of innovation performance in EU countries, other European countries, and regional neighbours. It assesses relative strengths and weaknesses in national innovation performance and helps countries identify areas they need to address.
The European Innovation Scoreboard demonstrates the commitment of the EU and its Member States to innovation, as well as to research that is based on excellence and that it is competitive, open and talent driven. It also supports the development of policies to enhance innovation in Europe and inform policy makers in the rapidly evolving global context. Moreover, research and innovation has been an essential part of the coordinated EU response to the coronavirus crisis, supporting also Europe's sustainable and inclusive recovery.
Published: April 2023