Commission launches new strategy to make Europe a global leader in life sciences by 2030
Life sciences – the study of living systems, from cells to ecosystems – are central to our health, environment and economy. They drive innovation in medicine, food and sustainable production, adding nearly €1.5 trillion in value to the EU economy and supporting 29 million jobs across the Union. Backed by more than €10 billion annually from the current EU budget, the strategy sets out a coordinated approach across the entire life sciences value chain. It aims to accelerate innovation, facilitate market access, and build public trust in new technologies, ensuring they benefit the people and the planet.
The Strategy proposes the following actions:
- Optimising the research and innovation ecosystem
- Enabling rapid market access for life science innovations
- Boosting trust, uptake and use of innovation