The European Commission's Science and Knowledge Service Joint Research Centre - Evaluation of its relations with industry

A panel of high-level experts from the world of industry and business evaluated the JRC’s relationship with European industry. They see the JRC as the Science and Knowledge Service of the European Commission fulfilling its roles and functions in ‘science for policy’, running a nuclear research programme and emulating the unique pan-European public research and technology organisation (RTO). Many of the EU policies, regulations and standards supported by the JRC have a direct influence on industrial performance, competitiveness and the functioning of the internal market. Hence, the question whether there is scope for enhancing the JRC’s relationships with industry receives a solid ‘yes’ as an answer. The panel expresses the wish that the report facilitates a more effective relationship in the future. The report concludes with detailed advice and suggestions to achieve further success, grouped in three headline recommendations: • Organise specific operational improvement • Work more consciously with industry • Take initiative to enhance the EU innovation ecosystemJRC.DDG2-Deputy Director-General in charge of Directorates B,C,D,E,F,