INNOVA Measure

The 'INNOVA Measure' projects support the work of the Directorate-General for Research & Innovation (R&I) of the European Commission by providing better evidence for policy-making. Its overarching aim is to inform policy experts and practitioners concerned with science and innovation issues by providing a continuous assessment of country innovation performance and producing policy-relevant evidence on the contributions and drivers of science, technology and innovation.

The latest edition INNOVA VI project (2023-2025) builds on the outcomes and capacities developed, starting in 2013, within the framework of the INNOVA I-V projects. Its focus reflects current interests and strategic objectives of the European Commission, including the innovation performance of the EU, as well as the digital and the green transition.     

About INNOVA VI

The INNOVA VI project focuses on two main activities.

R&I Monitoring frameworks

The first research line consists in regularly updating and, as necessary, refining the methodology used for composite indicators and scoreboards measuring research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected benchmark countries and to carry out statistical support for DG R&I reports monitoring research and innovation. It includes the Innovation Output Indicator (IOI), its regional extension (The Regional Innovation Output Indicator – RIOI) and the statistical audit of the European Commission’s European Innovation Scoreboard 2025 and Regional innovation Scoreboard 2025 .

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Experimental and analytical work on research and innovation 

This activity combines rigorous research and analysis to advance DG R&I’s strategic goals and policy development. It examines the key drivers of twin technologies across the EU and evaluates how corporate acquisitions impact innovation in digital sectors. By applying econometric and economic modeling, it provides actionable insights to inform evidence-based decision-making and foster sustainable growth in the EU’s evolving technological landscape.

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Events

Launch of the Regional Innovation Output Indicator
INNOVA VI Interim Workshop 
INNOVA VI Final Workshop 

Past editions

Learn more about the outputs produced during the past editions of the 'INNOVA Measure'.