EIS

"Your initiative which aims to raise awareness about the relevance of and the need for creativity and innovation in Europe is of great interest to the European Parliament. Our Institution is strongly committed to creativity and innovation which are the key engine for European competitiveness, sustainable growth and development. It is therefore with great pleasure that I grant the patronage of the European Parliament to your initiative."

"I think that the relationship between public and private sector in financing is indispensable in order to really develop the future of the internet. We must improve and promote a strong collaboration between the public and private sectors."

"What I have learned during this 3rd European Innovation Summit is that our EU 2020 strategy, the 21st century strategy has to be cleaner, has to be more energy efficient, more resource efficient and has to be more digitalised."

"The only way to go for Europe is the Innovation Union. And this we must do in a well orchestrated effort between the European level, national governments and regional and local authorities and partners."

"We want to get more out of the regional funds and one way is regional smart specialisation based on the strength of the region and its companies. What attracts me is that the need for research infrastructure has become a priority in the recent proposal of the Commission on future Cohesion Policy."

"Europe should show good examples to the young generations. There are innovators with very good products and ideas. So this is the way."

"If people understand the newest development in knowledge and science, then of course we will have progress. And especially during the financial crisis it is necessary not only to distribute money but we also have to distribute knowledge."

"Innovation is the key to creating new jobs and supporting sustainable growth in Europe."