Innovation Strategy 

The Communication "Putting knowledge into practice: A broad-based innovation strategy for the EU" singles out ten priority actions in a roadmap for action at national and European levels. The Commission notably plans to encourage the emergence of "lead markets" where public authorities facilitate industry-led innovation by creating conditions for a successful market uptake of innovative products and services in a focused way. So far, six areas have been identified to implement the lead market strategy: e-health, protective textiles, sustainable construction, recycling, bio-based products and renewable energies.