Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) are a crucial link to closing Europe’s innovation gap.
Board representatives of the Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences (UASNL) discussed this core message with Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner for Startups, Scaleups, Research, and Innovation.
UAS representatives welcomed her endorsement of their shared vision, emphasizing that UAS institutions are indispensable to achieving Europe’s ambitions. This essential role is founded on three key pillars: rapid societal impact, a multidisciplinary approach, and deep regional engagement.
By translating knowledge into practical solutions, fostering collaboration across diverse fields, and maintaining strong connections with local communities and industries, the Universities of Applied Sciences are uniquely positioned to drive innovation and address Europe’s most pressing challenges.
Read more about the meeting on the LinkedIn page : https: www.linkedin.com/posts/uasnl
LinkedIn post by Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ekaterina-zaharieva
