Signe Ratso

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research

28 Oct 2025 · Exchange of views on the proposal for the next Horizon Europe and on research security.

Meeting with World Economic Forum

25 Sept 2025 · Exchange of views on competitiveness and the role of AI.

Meeting with EUROPEAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

24 Jun 2025 · EABC reiterated its position towards positively engaging in a possible association of Australia to Horizon Europe and future Research and Innovation programmes DDG Signe Ratso updated the delegation on her upcoming visit to Australia

Meeting with The Royal Society

15 May 2025 · Meeting Ms Ratso - Ms Maxton- engagement with Adrian and Alison Noble FRS,Brussels

Meeting with Akademikerne

8 May 2025 · 1. EU initiatives 2. Draghi-report 3. United States

Meeting with Vaasan Yliopisto

30 Apr 2025 · Meeting DG RTD - University of Vaasa follow up from 15.01 conference "Re-imagining energy transition" Multistakeholders university powered ecosystem for sustainable energy,business and the society

Meeting with Science Europe

16 Apr 2025 · Reflections on current state of the EU–US cooperation in research & innovation; importance to maintain an open, constructive dialogue with US partners; upcoming steps for ERA Act; FP10 perspectives.

Meeting with EUROPEAN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

4 Feb 2025 · EABC presented its position on positively engaging in a possible association of Australia to Horizon Europe and future Research and Innovation programmes.RTD provided a summary of the current state of play of the number of associated countries.

Meeting with European Association of Research and Technology Organisations

18 Jan 2023 · Discussion with EARTO President and Secretary General

Meeting with European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

13 Jan 2023 · Meeting with the President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China and their delegation.

Meeting with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

9 Jan 2023 · Meeting with CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

Meeting with European Business Summit Network

16 Nov 2022 · Speaker at European Business Summit

Meeting with EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

15 Nov 2022 · Speech at the EU-Japan Business Round table

Meeting with Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

27 Oct 2022 · Horizon Europe, ERA discussion

Meeting with Gates Foundation

25 Oct 2022 · Speech at the plenary of the 2022 Grand Challenges Annual meeting

Meeting with Gates Foundation

24 Oct 2022 · Reception for scientific collaboration with international health and development innovation leaders - Embassy of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium, Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Grand Challenges Partners

Meeting with The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities

21 Oct 2022 · Speech at General Assembly meeting