Eurostat Innovation Scoreboard, 2023

The European Innovation Scoreboard 2023 is a comprehensive report that provides valuable insights into the state of innovation in Europe. The report analyzes the innovation performance of EU Member States and other European countries, differentiating between four innovation performance groups: Innovation Leaders, Strong Innovators, Moderate Innovators, and Emerging Innovators. The report identifies the fastest and slowest progressing Member States for both the full eight-year period and the most recent annual performance change. A detailed analysis of the performance changes for the Member States within each performance group is also provided. The report also discusses the main drivers of EU performance improvements over time and highlights the impact of breaks in series on the comparability of data and performance changes over time. The report includes a graphical summary of key performances, a table comparing innovation performance, a short listing of strengths and weaknesses, and two-page country profiles. In addition, the report provides policy recommendations to improve innovation in Europe. These recommendations include increasing investment in research and development, improving the quality of education and training, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, and enhancing the framework conditions for innovation. Overall, the European Innovation Scoreboard 2023 is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders interested in understanding the state of innovation in Europe and identifying opportunities for improvement.