Agenzia Per La Promozione Della Ricerca Europea
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | Carsten Schierenbeck Head of Unit | The objective of the meeting was to collect feedback from key Italian stakeholders in the advanced materials field and understand how Italy positions itself in this area. | SRC |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Carsten Schierenbeck Head of Unit | The objective of the meeting was to collect feedback from key Italian stakeholders in the advanced materials field and understand how Italy positions itself in this area. | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Henriette Van Eijl Head of Unit | Introductory meeting. Exchange on: • Horizon Europe implementation • Role of national contact points | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Eva Maria Szavuj Head of Unit | Introductory meeting to discuss about the activities carried by APRE and by Unit RTD.A1. | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Carole Mancel-Blanchard Head of Unit | Exchange of views on APRE activities and on international R&I policy developments. | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Henriette Van Eijl Head of Unit | Introductory meeting. Exchange on: • Horizon Europe implementation • Role of national contact points | SRC |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Eva Maria Szavuj Head of Unit | Introductory meeting to discuss about the activities carried by APRE and by Unit RTD.A1. | SRC |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Carole Mancel-Blanchard Head of Unit | Exchange of views on APRE activities and on international R&I policy developments. | SRC |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Horizon Europe 2028-2034 | SRC |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Horizon Europe 2028-2034 | — |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Horizon Europe 2028-2034 | SRC |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Horizon Europe 2028-2034 | — |
| 28 May 2025 | Giorgio Chiarion Casoni Director | Exchange of views on the APRE and the Italian National Contact point of Horizon Europe activities and R&I in the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) | SRC |
| 28 May 2025 | Giorgio Chiarion Casoni Director | Exchange of views on the APRE and the Italian National Contact point of Horizon Europe activities and R&I in the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) | — |
| 14 May 2025 | Pauline Rouch Director | An introductory meeting with APRE to discuss next EU’s long-term budget and future APRE events. | SRC |
| 14 May 2025 | Pauline Rouch Director | An introductory meeting with APRE to discuss next EU’s long-term budget and future APRE events. | — |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Exchange of views on R&I policy and funding for research and innovation | — |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Massimiliano Esposito Head of Unit | Exchange of views on R&I policy and funding for research and innovation | SRC |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Markus Schulte Cabinet member | Research and Innovation Policy, Horizon Europe, APRE Report | — |
| 21 Nov 2023 | Markus Schulte Cabinet member | Research and Innovation Policy, Horizon Europe, APRE Report | SRC |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Jean-Eric Paquet Director-General | Horizon Europe - APRE Annual conference | SRC |
| 12 Oct 2021 | Jean-Eric Paquet Director-General | Horizon Europe - APRE Annual conference | — |
| 19 Oct 2020 | Jean-Eric Paquet Director-General | Keynote speech at annual event | — |
| 19 Oct 2020 | Jean-Eric Paquet Director-General | Keynote speech at annual event | SRC |
| 29 May 2018 | Giulia Del Brenna Cabinet member | Presentation of APRE | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The first and unique entity of its type in Italy, APRE – Agency for the Promotion of European Research, operates in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Research with the objective of supporting and promoting Italian participation in the European Union research and innovation (R&I) programmes, by providing information, training and assistance services. APRE’s network is composed by the most important Italian entities representing the public and private sector, directly or indirectly active in the research and innovation field. They are, at the same time, an active and valuable asset for APRE and the main beneficiaries of APRE’s activities. APRE hosts all NCPs for Horizon 2020 in Italy, offering, free of charge, assistance and information services related to the participation in EU Framework Programmes for R&I. The Italian NCPs work in close collaboration with NCPs in other 130 countries across thematic areas and international networks.
EU Legislative Interests
- Research and Innovation Policy - Horizon Europe Programme - European Research Area - European R&I Partnerships - EU S&T agreements - R&I dimension in sectoral policies - Green Deal - Digital Strategy - R&I components in other EU programmes
Communication Activities
APRE EU Liaison Office's main activities include: - Institutional Relations – Maintaining and expanding APRE’s relations with European institutions and other key actors in the decision-making process - Commission, Parliament, Member States' Permanent Representations, relevant Liaison Offices, European networks and R&I umbrella organisations - through bilateral contacts and meetings as well as the participation in multilateral networks. - Policy - Ongoing monitoring of European R&I policies, the Horizon Europe Framework Programme - with particular attention to its cross-cutting policy elements -, relevant sectoral macro-policies and R&I components in other EU programmes. - Advocacy - Targeted advocacy initiatives in line with the priorities of APRE and its members (drafting of position papers, contribution to Commission consultations and surveys, etc.). - Information and communication - Internal and external information and communication activities, including the creation of informative and in-depth contents dedicated to our members (e.g. the monthly newsletter APREbrussels). - Events - Organisation of events on topics of interest in different formats (events open to the public, debates reserved for APRE members and Brussels-based stakeholders, etc.). - Funding - Activities to support the growth and economic sustainability of APRE (contribution to project management, contribution to strengthening our network of members, etc.).
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
GIURI: https://www.giuri.eu/ Gruppo Iniziativa Italiana: https://gruppoiniziativaitaliana.eu/
Organisation Members
APRE is at the center of a web of relations between entities operating at the Italian, European and international levels. These relations were established over years and have been maintained thanks to APRE’s participation to diverse EU and international networks for research and innovation, to EU projects and initiatives, as well as through the implementation of science diplomacy activities. The main objective of APRE’s networking is to develop, modernise and internationalise the Italian research and innovation system. La rete dei Soci APRE è composta dai principali soggetti italiani attivi nell’ambito della ricerca e innovazione, provenienti sia dal settore pubblico che dal privato. I Soci APRE sono al contempo soggetti attivi, valore per APRE e principali beneficiari delle attività dell’Agenzia. APRE svolge il ruolo di trait d’union, promuovendo l’interazione tra i suoi soci per la condivisione di esperienze e buone pratiche nei settori e temi di ricerca del Programma Quadro, a livello internazionale, nazionale e regionale. Elenco soci: https://apre.it/la-rete-apre/apre-soci/