### (1) the use of eurohpc supercomputers shall be open to users from the public and private sectors and shall primarily focus on civilian applications. except for the industrial-grade eurohpc supercomputers , their use shall be primarily for research and innovation purposes falling under public funding programmes , for public sector applications and for private innovation activities of smes , where appropriate. ### (1) the use of eurohpc supercomputers shall be open to users from the public and private sectors for civilian applications. except for the industrial-grade eurohpc supercomputers , their use shall be primarily for research and innovation purposes falling under public funding programmes , for public sector applications and for private innovation activities of smes , where appropriate.


### (5) the governing board shall define the access rights to the union's share of access time to the eurohpc supercomputers. ### (5) the governing board shall define and make publicly available the access rights to the union's share of access time to the eurohpc supercomputers.


### (6) use of the union's share of access time to the eurohpc supercomputers shall be free of charge for the users from the public sector referred to in article 14(4) of this regulation. it will also be free of charge for industrial users for applications related to research and innovation activities funded by horizon europe or the digital europe programme and for private innovation activities of smes , where appropriate. as a guiding principle , allocation of access time for such activities shall be based on a fair and transparent peer review process defined by the governing board following continuously open calls for expression of interest launched by the joint undertaking. ### (6) use of the union's share of access time to the eurohpc supercomputers shall be free of charge for the users from the public sector referred to in article 14(4) of this regulation. it will also be free of charge for industrial users , ngos and individuals , for applications in research and innovation projects funded by horizon europe or the digital europe programme and for private innovation activities of smes which face particular market failures , where appropriate. as a guiding principle , allocation of access time for such activities shall be based on a fair and transparent peer review process defined by the governing board following continuously open calls for expression of interest launched by the joint undertaking.


### (9) upon request of the union , the executive director shall grant direct access to the eurohpc supercomputers to initiatives that the union considers essential for providing health-related or other crucial emergency support services for the public good , to emergency and crisis management situations or to cases that the union considers essential for its security and defence. the modalities and conditions for the implementation of such access shall be defined in the access conditions adopted by the governing board. ### (9) upon request of the union , the executive director shall grant direct access to the eurohpc supercomputers to initiatives that the union considers essential for providing environment , health-related or other crucial emergency support services for the public good in civilian emergency and crisis management situations. the modalities and conditions for the implementation of such access shall be defined in the access conditions adopted by the governing board.


### (11) the governing board shall regularly monitor the union's access time granted per participating state and per user category , including for commercial purposes. it may decide to: ### (11) the governing board shall regularly monitor the union's and member states access time granted per participating state and per user category , including for commercial purposes and report annually on the use of the supercomputers per categories and geographic scope of users. it may decide to:


### (2) the governing board shall adopt a decision laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to the joint undertaking and on the use of trainees. ### (2) the governing board shall adopt a decision laying down rules on the secondment of national experts to the joint undertaking and on the use of trainees. all seconded national experts will be paid by the joint undertaking according to union regulations and no cost employment is forbidden.


### (1) the joint undertaking shall provide the union institutions and union bodies , offices or agencies access to all information related to the indirect actions it funds. such information shall include results of beneficiaries participating in indirect actions of the joint undertaking or any other information deemed necessary for developing , implementing , monitoring and evaluating union policies or programmes. such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use and shall comply with applicable confidentiality rules. ### (1) the joint undertaking shall provide the union institutions and union bodies , offices or agencies access to all information related to the indirect actions it funds. such information shall include results of beneficiaries participating in indirect actions of the joint undertaking or any other information deemed necessary for developing , implementing , monitoring and evaluating union policies or programmes.


### the members other than the union shall collectively hold 50 % of the voting rights. ### the members other than the union shall collectively hold 49 % of the voting rights.


### two representatives of the scientific community , appointed by the governing board following an open selection process in application of article 19(4); ### four independent representatives of the scientific community not part of any of the other bodies of the joint undertaking , appointed by the governing board following an open and transparent selection process in application of article 19(4) having declared any absence of potential conflict of interest;


### up to six permanent panellists , appointed by the governing board following an open selection process in application of article 19(4) , ensuring in particular appropriate representation of stakeholders involved in health care , covering notably the public sector , patients and end-users in general; ### six permanent representatives , appointed by the governing board following an open selection process inapplication of article 19(4) , ensuring in particular appropriate representation of stakeholders involved in health care , covering notably the public sector , patients , end-users and non-profit civil society organisations in general;


### 4. notwithstanding the states’ representatives group’s tasks set out in article 20(7) , the innovation panel shall provide advice to the governing board , at its request or on its own initiative , on scientific and technological matters related to the innovative health initiative joint undertaking’s objectives , in particular about: ### 4. notwithstanding the states’ representatives group’s tasks set out in article 20(7) , the innovation panel shall provide advice to the governing board , at its request or on its own initiative , on scientific and technological matters related to the innovative health initiative joint undertaking’s objectives taking into account the advise of the independent scientific advisory body , in particular about:


### creation of synergies with other horizon europe activities , including other european partnerships , as well as other union funding programmes and national funding programmes. ### creation of synergies with other horizon europe activities , including other european partnerships and missions , in particular edctp3 , as well as other union funding programmes and national funding programmes.


### 5. the innovation panel shall be chaired by the executive director. in duly justified cases , the executive director may appoint a senior member of staff of the innovative health initiative joint undertaking programme office to chair the innovation panel on his or her behalf. ### 5. the permanent representatives of the innovation panel shall elect its chair from among its members , in accordance with article 19(5)


### 1. for the purpose of this regulation , an unmet public health need shall be defined as a need currently not addressed by the health care systems for availability or accessibility reasons , for example where there is no satisfactory method of diagnosis , prevention or treatment for a given health condition or if people access to health care is limited because of cost , distance to health facilities or waiting times. people-centred care refers to an approach to care that consciously adopts individuals’ , carers’ , families’ and communities’ perspectives and considers them as participants as well as beneficiaries of health care systems that are organised around their needs and preferences rather than individual diseases. ### 1. for the purpose of this regulation , an unmet public health need shall be defined as a health need currently not addressed by the healthcare systems for availability , affordability or accessibility reasons , for example where there is no effective and efficient satisfactory method of diagnosis , prevention or treatment for a given public health challenge (both communicable and non-communicable diseases) or health condition or if people's access to health care is limited because of cost , including out of pocket payments , distance to health facilities or waiting times. this definition should be also informed by the core health indicators by who europe , who priority medicines list and by the results of european union statistics on income and living conditions survey (eu-silc). people-centred care refers to an approach to care that consciously adopts individuals’ , carers’ , families’ and communities’ perspectives and considers them as participants as well as beneficiaries of health care systems that are organised around their needs and preferences rather than individual diseases.


### reinforce the union’s open technological autonomy in electronic components and systems to support future needs of vertical industries and the economy at large. the overall target is to contribute towards doubling the value of the design and production of electronic components and systems in europe by 2030 , in line with the weight of the union in products and services; ### reinforce the union’s open technological resilience in electronic components and systems to support future needs of vertical industries and the economy at large. the overall target is to contribute towards doubling the value of the design and production of electronic components and systems in europe by 2030 , in line with the weight of the union in products and services;


### establish union scientific excellence and innovation leadership in emerging components and systems technologies with the active involvement of smes. smes should represent at least one third of the total number of participants in indirect actions and at least 20% of public funding should go to them; ### establish union scientific excellence and innovation leadership in emerging components and systems technologies with the active involvement of smes. smes should represent at least one third of the total number of participants in indirect actions and at least 20% of public funding should go to them while public funding should lead to public results and technologies;


### ensure that components and systems technologies address europe’s societal and environmental challenges. the target is to align with the union policy on energy efficiency and contribute towards the reduction of energy consumption by 32.5% in 2030. ### ensure that components and systems technologies address europe’s societal and environmental challenges. the target is to align with the union policy on energy efficiency and contribute towards the reduction of energy consumption by 32.5% in 2030 as well as the circular economy action plan , including eco design principles and sustainability by design..


### build a dynamic union-wide ecosystem based on digital value-chains with simplified access to newcomers; ### build a dynamic union-wide ecosystem based on digital value-chains with simplified access to newcomers , including from non-profit civil society background and smes;


### 4. the contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(4). the contributions referred to in paragraph 2 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(1) , including at least eur 2 489 074 000 of contributions laid down in point (a) of article 11(1). the contributions referred to in paragraph 3 shall consist of contributions as laid down in point (c) of article 11(1). ### 4. the contributions referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(4). the contributions referred to in paragraph 2 shall consist of contributions laid down in article 11(1) , including at least eur 2 489 074 000 of contributions laid down in point (a) and (c) of article 11(1). the contributions referred to in paragraph 3 shall consist of contributions as laid down in point (c) of article 11(1).


### 5. the chairperson may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers , in particular representatives of regional authorities within the union , representatives of sme associations and representatives of other bodies of the key digital technologies joint undertaking. ### 5. the chairperson may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers , in particular representatives of regional authorities within the union , representatives of sme associations , representatives of non-profit civil society organisations and representatives of other bodies of the key digital technologies joint undertaking.


### draw up and regularly update the draft strategic research and innovation agenda for achieving the objectives of the key digital technologies joint undertaking set out in article 4 and in article 124 taking into account the input of the public authorities; ### develop input as part of an open public consultation for the drawing up and regularly updating of the draft strategic research and innovation agenda for achieving the objectives of the key digital technologies joint undertaking set out in article 4 and in article 124 taking into account the input of the public authorities and the advisory stakeholder forum;


### organise an advisory stakeholder forum that is open to all public and private stakeholders having an interest in the field of key digital technologies to inform them about and collect feedback on the draft strategic research and innovation agenda for a given year; ### organise an advisory stakeholder forum that is open to all public and private stakeholders , including non-for profit civil society , having an interest in the field of key digital technologies to inform them about and collect input and feedback on the draft strategic research and innovation agenda and work programme for a given year;


### develop and accelerate the market uptake of innovative solutions to establish the single european sky airspace as the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world. ### develop and accelerate the market uptake of innovative solutions to establish the single european sky airspace as the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world minimizing air and noise pollution and duly contributing to climate neutrality through the timely compliance with the objectives of the european green deal and the overall emissions’ reduction targets within the european climate law;..


### coordinate the prioritisation and planning for the union’s atm modernisation efforts , based on a consensus-led process among the atm stakeholders; ### coordinate the prioritisation and planning for the union’s atm modernisation efforts , focused not only at improving the efficiency in the course of individual flights , but particularly also enabling the continuous adaptation of its overall capacity alongside the technological progress , in order to timely meet the sectorial emissions’ reduction objectives;


### the governing board shall be composed as follows: ### the governing board shall be composed , ensuring sufficient technical knowledge of environmental and climate matters , as follows:


### a representative of the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community , designated by their representative organisation at european level: ### a representative of the relevant scientific institutions or the relevant scientific community , including with specific environment and climate expertise , designated by their representative organisation at european level:


### 3. the number of votes of the members of the single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking shall be in proportion to their contribution to the budget of the joint undertaking. however , the union and eurocontrol shall each have at least 25% of the total number of votes and the representative of the civil users of airspace referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 shall have at least 10 % of the total number of votes. ### 3. the number of votes of the members of the single european sky atm research 3 joint undertaking shall be in proportion to their contribution to the budget of the joint undertaking. however , the union and eurocontrol shall each have at least 25% of the total number of votes and the representative of the civil users of airspace referred to in point (b) , scientific representatives as referred to in point (g) and of relevant environment and climate ngos as referred to in point (gg) of paragraph 2 shall have at least 10 % of the total number of votes.


### 2. the scientific committee shall have no more than 15 permanent members. ### 2. the scientific committee shall have no more than 15 permanent members ensuring the presence of climate and environment experts.


### foster europe’s technological sovereignty in future smart networks and services by reinforcing current industrial strengths and by extending the scope from 5g connectivity to the broader strategic value chain including cloud-based service provisioning as well as components and devices; ### foster europe’s technological resilience in future smart networks and services by reinforcing current industrial strengths and by extending the scope from 5g connectivity to the broader strategic value chain including cloud-based service provisioning as well as components and devices;


### advance european technological and scientific excellence to support european leadership to shape and master 6g systems by 2030; ### advance european technological and scientific excellence to support european leadership to shape and master new communication technologies systems by 2030;


### strengthen the deployment of digital infrastructures and uptake of digital solutions in the european markets and in particular by ensuring a strategic coordination mechanism for cef2 digital as well as synergies within cef2 , and with dep and investeu as part of the scope and governance of the smart networks and services joint undertaking; ### strengthen the deployment of digital infrastructures and uptake of digital products and technologies in the european markets and in particular by ensuring a strategic coordination mechanism for cef2 digital as well as synergies within cef2 , and with dep and investeu as part of the scope and governance of the smart networks and services joint undertaking;


### prepare the european smart networks and services supply industry for the longer term opportunities emerging from the development of vertical markets for 5g and later 6g infrastructures and services in europe; ### prepare the european smart networks and services supply industry for the longer term opportunities emerging from the development of vertical markets for 5g and later communication infrastructures and services in europe;


### facilitate the development of technologies able to meet advanced communication requirements while supporting european excellence in smart networks and services technologies and architectures and their evolution towards 6g , including strong european positions on standards , essential patents , and identification of key requirements , such as spectrum bands needed for future advanced smart network technologies; ### facilitate the development of technologies able to meet advanced communication requirements while supporting european excellence in smart networks and services technologies and architectures and their evolution towards new communication technologies , including strong european positions on standards , essential patents , and identification of key requirements , such as spectrum bands needed for future advanced smart network technologies;


### accelerate the development and widespread deployment of 5g by 2025 and later 6g infrastructure in europe by , in particular , ensuring the coordination and strategic support of 5g deployment for connected and automated mobility along cross-border corridors , using the cef2 digital programme and other deployment programmes under cef2 digital as well as dep and investeu; ### accelerate the development and widespread deployment of new communication infrastructure by 2025


### support alignment with ethical and security requirements , including them into the strategic research and innovation agendas and provide input to the union’s legislative process as appropriate. ### support alignment with ethical and security requirements , in particular privacy and security by default and by design , including them into the strategic research and innovation agendas.


### contribute to the work programmes of other union programmes , such as cef 2 digital , dep and investeu that are implementing activities in the area of smart networks and services; ### contribute , when requested , to the work programmes of other union programmes , such as cef 2 digital , dep and investeu that are implementing activities in the area of smart networks and services;


### coordinate union piloting and deployment initiatives in the field of smart networks and services , such as pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility under cef2 digital , in liaison with the commission and competent relevant funding bodies; ### facilitate union piloting and deployment initiatives in the field of smart networks and services , such as pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility under cef2 digital , in liaison with the commission and competent relevant funding bodies;


### develop and coordinate the strategic deployment agendas for pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility with the involvement of stakeholders. those agendas shall be programming documents covering the duration of cef2 digital by defining a common vision for the development of 5g-enabled ecosystems and the underpinning network and services requirements , and identifying deployment objectives and roadmaps as well as potential cooperation models. ### provide feedback for the strategic deployment agendas for pan-european 5g corridors for connected and automated mobility with the involvement of stakeholders. those agendas shall be indicative documents covering the duration of cef2 digital by defining a common vision for the development of 5g-enabled ecosystems and the underpinning network and services requirements , and identifying deployment objectives and roadmaps as well as potential cooperation models.


### spin off research and development activities; ### spin off research and development activities , in particular open source technology and software;


### contributions to standardisation; ### contributions to standardisation , in particular for open standards;


### contributions to activities of the 5g infrastructure association and any other group or association of stakeholders in the area of the smart networks and services joint undertaking , not funded under a grant by the union ; ### contributions to research , development and deployment activities groups or association of stakeholders in the area of the smart networks and services joint undertaking , not funded under a grant byte union ;


### activities to develop the ecosystem including building cooperation with verticals; ### activities to develop the ecosystem including building open , interoperable and cooperative communication technologies and networks and cooperation with verticals;


### the members of the 5g infrastructure association shall collectively hold 50 % of the voting rights. ### the members of the 5g infrastructure association shall collectively hold 49 % of the voting rights.


### adopt strategic deployment agendas and , if appropriate , amend them throughout the duration of cef2 digital programme; ### adopt own strategic deployment agendas and , if appropriate , amend them throughout the duration of cef2 digital programme;


### ensure that union cybersecurity legislation and member states’ existing and future coordinated guidance are taken into consideration in all the activities of the smart network and services joint undertaking; ### ensure that union cybersecurity legislation and member states’ existing and future coordinated guidance are implemented properly and beyond taken into consideration in all the activities of the smart network and services joint undertaking;


### promote synergies and complementarities between the digital , transport and energy sectors of cef2 through the identification of intervention areas and contribution to the work programmes , as well as synergies and complementarities with the other relevant union programmes. ### promote synergies and complementarities between the digital , transport and energy sectors of cef2 through the identification of intervention areas and possible contribution to the work programmes , as well as synergies and complementarities with the other relevant union programmes.


### 1. the activities of the joint undertakings shall be subject to continuous monitoring and periodic reviews in accordance with their financial rules , to ensure the highest impact , scientific excellence and the most efficient use of resources. the outcomes of monitoring and periodic reviews shall feed into the monitoring of european partnerships and evaluations of the joint undertakings as part of horizon europe evaluations. ### 1. the activities of the joint undertakings shall be subject to continuous monitoring and periodic reviews in accordance with their financial rules , to ensure the highest impact , scientific excellence , societal added value and the most effective and efficient use of resources. the outcomes of monitoring and periodic reviews shall feed into the monitoring of european partnerships and evaluations of the joint undertakings as part of horizon europe evaluations.


### 2. the joint undertakings should organise continuous monitoring of their management activities and periodic reviews of the outputs , results and impacts of their projects implemented in accordance with [article 45] and [annex iii] of the horizon europe regulation. that monitoring shall include: ### 2. the joint undertakings should organise continuous monitoring of their management and implementation activities and periodic reviews of the outputs , results and impacts of their projects implemented in accordance with [article 45] and [annex iii and v] of the horizon europe regulation. that monitoring shall result in annual progress reports that are made public on the respective website of each partnership in a timely manner , and shall include:


### information on the level of mainstreaming social sciences and humanities , the ratio between lower and higher technology readiness levels in collaborative research , the progress on widening countries participation , the geographical composition of consortia in collaborative projects , the use of two stage submission and evaluation procedure , the measures aimed at facilitating collaborative links in european research and innovation , the use of the evaluation review and the number and types of complaints , the level of climate mainstreaming and related expenditures , sme participation , private sector participation , gender participation in funded actions , evaluation panels , boards and advisory groups , the co-funding rate , the complementary and cumulative funding from other union funds , the time-to-grant , the level of international cooperation , engagement of citizens’ and civil society participation; ### information on the level of mainstreaming social sciences and humanities , the ratio between lower and higher technology readiness levels in collaborative research , the progress on widening countries participation , the geographical composition of consortia in collaborative projects , the use of two stage submission and evaluation procedure , the measures aimed at facilitating collaborative links in european research and innovation , the use of the evaluation review and the number and types of complaints , the level of climate mainstreaming and related expenditures , sme participation , private sector participation , integration of the gender dimension in the content of funded actions as well as gender participation in funded actions , evaluation panels , boards and advisory groups , the co-funding rate , the complementary and cumulative funding from other union funds , the time-to-grant , the level of international cooperation , engagement of citizens’ and civil society participation and open access practices;


### the levels of expenditure disaggregated at project level in order to allow for specific analysis , including per intervention area; ### the levels of expenditure disaggregated at project level in order to allow for specific analysis , including per intervention area as well as the respective contribution to horizon europe's climate mainstreaming target;


### 4. the commission shall carry out an interim and a final evaluation of each joint undertaking feeding into the horizon europe evaluations , as specified in [article 47] of the horizon europe regulation. the evaluations shall examine how each joint undertaking fulfils its mission and objectives , cover all activities of the joint undertaking and evaluate the joint undertaking’s concerned european added value , effectiveness , efficiency , including its openness and transparency , the relevance of the activities pursued and their coherence and complementarity with relevant regional , national and union policies , including synergies with other parts of horizon europe , such as missions , clusters or thematic or specific programmes. the evaluations shall take into account the views of stakeholders , at both european and national level and shall , where relevant , also include an assessment of the long-term scientific , societal , economic and technological impacts of the initiatives referred to in paragraphs (3) to (9) of article 174. the evaluations shall also include , where relevant , an assessment of the most effective policy intervention mode for any future action , as well as the relevance and coherence of any possible renewal of each joint undertaking given the overall policy priorities and the research and innovation support landscape , including its positioning against other initiatives supported through the framework programme , in particular european partnerships or missions. the evaluations shall also take due account of the phasing out plan adopted by the governing board in accordance with article 16(2)(y). ### 4. the commission shall carry out and publish an interim and a final evaluation of each joint undertaking feeding into the horizon europe evaluations , as specified in [article 47] of the horizon europe regulation. the evaluations shall examine how each joint undertaking fulfils its mission and objectives , cover all activities of the joint undertaking and evaluate the joint undertaking’s concerned european added value , effectiveness , efficiency , including its openness and transparency , the relevance of the activities pursued as regards eu overarching policies and goals , in particular their contribution to achieving climate neutrality and the twin transition as well as contributing to societal needs and benefits and their coherence and complementarity with relevant regional , national and union policies , including synergies with other partnerships and other parts of horizon europe , such as missions , clusters or thematic or specific programmes. the evaluations shall take into account the views of stakeholders , at both european and national level and shall , also include an assessment of the long-term scientific , societal , economic and technological impacts of the initiatives referred to in paragraphs (3) to (9) of article 174 and annex v of the horizon europe [regulation]. the evaluations shall also include , where relevant , an assessment of the most effective policy intervention mode for any future action , as well as the relevance and coherence of any possible renewal of each joint undertaking given the overall policy priorities and the research and innovation support landscape , including its positioning against other initiatives supported through the framework programme , in particular european partnerships or missions. the evaluations shall also take due account of the phasing out plan adopted by the governing board in accordance with article 16(2)(y).


### 6. the commission may carry out further evaluations of themes or topics of strategic relevance , with the assistance of external independent experts selected on the basis of a transparent process , to examine the progress made by a joint undertaking towards the objectives set , identify the factors contributing to the implementation of the activities and identify best practices. by carrying out those further evaluations , the commission shall fully consider the administrative impact on the joint undertaking concerned. ### 6. the commission may carry out further evaluations of themes or topics of strategic relevance , with the assistance of external independent experts selected on the basis of an open and transparent call for expression of interest , to examine the progress made by a joint undertaking towards the objectives set , identify activities not inconsistency with overarching eu policies and goals as well as identify the factors contributing to the implementation of the activities and identify best practices. by carrying out those further evaluations , the commission shall fully consider the administrative impact on the joint undertaking concerned.


### 9. the commission shall communicate the results of the evaluations of the joint undertakings , which shall include conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions as part of the horizon europe evaluations referred to in [article 47] of the horizon europe regulation. ### 9. the commission shall publish and communicate the results of the evaluations of the joint undertakings , which shall include conclusions of the evaluation and observations by the commission , to the european parliament , the council , the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions as part of the horizon europe evaluations referred to in [article 47] of the horizon europe regulation.


### 1. the representatives of the members in the governing board shall make every effort to adopt decisions by consensus. failing consensus a vote shall be held. a decision shall be deemed adopted by a majority of at least 75% of the votes including the votes of representatives who are absent. ### 1. the representatives of the members in the governing board shall make every effort to adopt decisions by consensus. failing consensus a vote shall be held. a decision shall be deemed adopted by a simple majority of the votes including the votes of representatives who are absent.


### 2. the union shall hold 50% of the voting rights , unless specified otherwise in part two. the voting rights of the union shall be indivisible. ### 2. the union shall hold 51% of the voting rights. the voting rights of the union shall be indivisible.


### 3. the chairperson of the governing board shall be appointed on a rotating annual basis by the union and by the other representatives , in turn , unless otherwise provided in part two. ### 3. the chairperson of the governing board shall be appointed among its members on a rotating annual basis by the union and by the other representatives , in turn , unless otherwise provided in part two.


### 4. the governing board shall hold ordinary meetings at least twice a year. extraordinary meetings may be convened at the request of the chairperson , of the executive director , of the commission or of a majority of the representatives of the members other than the union or of the participating states. the meetings of the governing board shall be convened by the chairperson and shall take place at the seat of the joint undertaking concerned , unless exceptionally decided otherwise by the governing board in duly justified cases. ### 4. the governing board shall hold ordinary meetings at least twice a year. extraordinary meetings may be convened at the request of the chairperson , of the executive director , of the commission or of a majority of the representatives of the members other than the union or of the participating states. the meetings of the governing board shall be convened by the chairperson and shall take place at the seat of the joint undertaking concerned , unless exceptionally decided otherwise by the governing board in duly justified cases. the list of participants , the agenda and meeting minutes shall be made publicly available in a timely manner on the respective website of joint undertaking.


### 11. the representatives of the members shall be bound by the provisions of a code of conduct. the code of conduct shall establish the obligations of such members to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the joint undertaking concerned and of the union. ### 11. the representatives of the members and observers shall be bound by article 40 of this decision as well as the provisions of a code of conduct. the code of conduct shall establish the obligations of such representatives to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the joint undertaking concerned and of the union.


### 1. the governing board of each joint undertaking shall have overall responsibility for the strategic orientation and the operations of that joint undertaking and shall supervise the implementation of its activities. ### 1. the governing board of each joint undertaking shall have overall responsibility for the strategic orientation , coherence with overarching union goals and policies and the operations of that joint undertaking and shall supervise the implementation of its activities.


### ensure close and timely monitoring of the progress of the joint undertaking’s research and innovation programme and individual actions in relation to the priorities of the commission and the strategic research and innovation agenda and take corrective measures where needed to ensure that the joint undertaking meets its objectives; ### take measures to ensure the implementation of the general , specific and operational objectives of the joint undertaking , assess their effectiveness and impact , ensure close and timely monitoring of the progress of the joint undertaking’s research and innovation programme and individual actions in relation the overarching union goals and policies , to the priorities of the commission and the strategic research and innovation agenda and take corrective measures where needed to ensure that the joint undertaking meets its objectives and respects the do no significant harm principle;


### assess , accept or reject applications for membership in accordance with article 7; ### assess , accept or reject applications for membership in accordance with article 7taking into account the advice of the scientific advisory body in accordance with article 19 and potential conflict of interests;


### assess , accept or reject applications of prospective contributing partners in accordance with article 9; ### assess , accept or reject applications of prospective contributing partners in accordance with article 9 taking into account the advice of the scientific advisory body in accordance with article 19 and potential conflict of interests;


### appoint , dismiss , extend the term of office , provide guidance and monitor the performance of the executive director; ### appoint based on an open and transparent procedure , dismiss , extend the term of office , provide guidance and monitor the performance of the executive director in accordance with article 17;


### adopt the strategic research and innovation agenda at the beginning of the initiative and amend it throughout the duration of horizon europe , where necessary. the strategic research and innovation agenda shall identify the partnership’s targeted impact , foreseen portfolio of activities , measurable expected outcomes , resources , deliverables , and milestones within a defined timeframe. it shall also identify the other european partnerships with which the joint undertaking shall establish a formal and regular collaboration and the possibilities for synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and national or regional initiatives and policies based on information received by the participating states or the states’ representatives group as well as synergies with other union programmes; ### ensure the adoption of the strategic research and innovation agenda at the beginning of the initiative and amend it throughout the duration of horizon europe , where necessary based on input of all partners , including the private sector , the scientific community , member states representatives and non-profit civil society organisations active in the field of the respective joint undertaking. the strategic research and innovation agenda shall identify the partnership’s targeted impact , foreseen portfolio of activities , measurable expected outcomes , anticipated societal benefit and uptake , possible involvement of citizen and/or consumer organisations , expected contribution to achieving the eu’s environmental , energy and climate objectives resources , deliverables , and milestones within a defined timeframe. it shall also identify the other european partnerships with which the joint undertaking shall establish a formal and regular collaboration and the possibilities for synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and national or regional initiatives and policies based on information received by the participating states or the states’ representatives group as well as synergies with other union programmes;


### adopt the work programme and corresponding expenditure estimates as proposed by the executive director to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda , including the administrative activities , the content of the calls for proposals , the research areas subject to joint calls and cooperation with other partnerships , the applicable funding rate per call topic , as well as the related rules for submission , evaluation , selection , award and review procedures , with particular attention to the feedback to policy requirements; ### adopt the work programme and corresponding expenditure estimates , including anticipated contribution to the climate mainstreaming target under horizon europe [ regulation] , as proposed by the executive director to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda , including the administrative activities , the content of the calls for proposals ensuring that there is a number of open calls that are independent from the content of calls more tailored to the joint undertaking’ s member as well as covering also the lower range of trl , the research areas subject to joint calls and cooperation with other partnerships and synergies with other eu programmes , the applicable funding rate per call topic , as well as the related rules for submission , evaluation , selection , award and review procedures , including specific procedures for identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest , and with particular attention to the feedback to policy requirements;


### assess the consolidated annual activity report , including the corresponding expenditure and the budget dedicated to joint calls with other european partnerships; ### assess and approve the consolidated annual activity report , including the corresponding expenditure and the budget dedicated to joint calls with other european partnerships;


### approve the list of actions selected for funding; ### approve the list of actions selected for funding after consulting the scientific advisory body;


### set up , as required , advisory or working groups , including in collaboration with other joint undertakings , in addition to the bodies of the joint undertaking referred to in article 13 , for a determined period of time and to fulfil a specific purpose; ### set up , as required , ad hoc advisory or working groups , including in collaboration with other joint undertakings , in addition to the bodies of the joint undertaking referred to in article 13 , for a determined period of time and to fulfil a specific purpose;


### submit to the commission , where appropriate , any request to amend this regulation proposed by a member of the joint undertaking; ### collect and submit to the commission , where appropriate , requests to amend this regulation;


### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance. ### 1. the executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit , skills and relevant experience , from the list of candidates proposed by the commission , following an open and transparent call for expression of interest and subsequent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance.


### 2. the commission shall propose a list of candidates for executive director after consultation with the members other than the union of the joint undertaking. for the purpose of such consultation the members other than the union of the joint undertaking shall appoint by common accord their representatives as well as an observer on behalf of the governing board. ### 2. the commission shall propose a shortlist of candidates for executive director after consultation with the members other than the union of the joint undertaking as well as the scientific advisory body. the list of candidates shall contain at least two candidates of different gender.. for the purpose of such consultation the members other than the union of the joint undertaking shall appoint one representative as well as one observer on behalf of the governing board.


### 4. the term of office of the executive director shall be four years. by the end of that period , the commission after consulting the members other than the union shall carry out an assessment of the performance of the executive director and the future tasks and challenges of the joint undertaking. ### 4. the term of office of the executive director shall be four years. by the end of that period , the commission after consulting the members other than the union shall carry out an assessment of the performance of the executive director , the interim evaluation of the joint undertaking and the future tasks and challenges of the joint undertaking.


### prepare and submit for adoption to the governing board the work programme and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the joint undertaking , to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda; ### prepare and submit for adoption to the governing board the work programme based on input of all partners , including the private sector , the scientific community , member states representatives and non-profit civil society organisations active in the field of the respective joint undertaking and the corresponding expenditure estimates for the joint undertaking , to implement the strategic research and innovation agenda;


### prepare and submit for assessment and approval to the governing board the consolidated annual activity report; ### prepare and submit for assessment and approval to the governing board the consolidated annual activity report including information on the corresponding expenditure and contributions from members other than the union referred to in article 11(1);


### assess applications for associated members to the joint undertaking following an open call for expression of interest and submit proposals for associated members to the governing board; ### assess applications for associated members to the joint undertaking following a regular open calls for expression of interest and submit proposals for associated members to the governing board;


### protect the financial interests of the union by applying preventive measures against fraud , corruption and any other illegal activities by means of effective checks and , if irregularities are detected , by recovering amounts that were wrongly paid and , where appropriate , imposing effective , proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties; ### protect the financial interests of the union by applying preventive measures against fraud , conflict of interest , corruption and any other illegal activities by means of effective checks and , if irregularities are detected , by recovering amounts that were wrongly paid and , where appropriate , imposing effective , proportionate and dissuasive administrative and financial penalties;


### provide to the members and the bodies of the joint undertaking all relevant information and support necessary for them to perform their duties; ### provide to the members and the bodies of the joint undertaking all relevant and timely information and support necessary for them to perform their duties;


### a scientific advisory body , or its members , to be set up by the joint undertaking in accordance with the relevant provisions set out in part two , and subject to the provisions in this article; and/or ### a scientific advisory body to be set up by the joint undertaking in accordance with the relevant provisions set out in part two , and subject to the provisions in this article; and


### ad hoc requests for expertise external by the governing board to the joint undertaking on specific questions. ### ad hoc requests for external independent expertise by the governing board to the joint undertaking on specific questions.


### in exceptional cases and where duly justified , part of the scientific advice function may be carried out by the members of the joint undertaking other than the union , provided that there is no conflict of interest. ### deleted


### 2. there shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body , within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking , including with respect to gender balance. collectively , the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking , taking into account the socio-economic impact of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking. ### 2. there shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body , within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking , including with respect to gender balance. collectively , the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking , taking into account the climate , environmental and socio-economic impacts of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking.


### 4. the governing board shall establish the specific criteria and selection process for the composition of the scientific advisory body of the joint undertaking and shall appoint its members. where relevant , the governing board shall take into consideration the potential candidates proposed by the states’ representatives group. ### 4. the governing board shall establish the specific criteria and selection process for the composition of the scientific advisory body of the joint undertaking based on transparent and open calls for the expression of interest and shall appoint its members fora maximum of four years and may extended once , for a period of not more than three years. the governing board shall take into consideration the potential candidates proposed by the states’ representatives group.


### 5. the scientific advisory body shall elect its chair from among its members. ### 5. the scientific advisory body shall elect its chair from among its members as well as the representatives to the respective governing board on a rotating bases.


### 6. the scientific advisory body shall meet at least twice a year and meetings shall be convened by the chairperson. the chairperson may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers. the scientific advisory body shall adopt its own rules of procedure. ### 6. the scientific advisory body shall meet at least twice a year and meetings shall be convened by the chairperson. the chairperson may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers. the scientific advisory body shall adopt its own rules of procedure. the agenda , participants and minutes of the meetings shall be published in a timely manner on the website of the joint undertaking


### advise on the scientific priorities to be addressed in the work programmes , in line with the strategic research and innovation agenda and the horizon europe strategic planning; ### advise on the draft and final strategic priorities of the strategic research and innovation agenda as well as on the scientific priorities to be addressed in the draft and final work programmes , in line with the horizon europe strategic planning;


### provide independent advice and scientific analysis on specific issues as requested by the governing board , in particular as regards developments in adjacent sectors; ### provide independent advice and scientific analysis on specific issues as requested by the governing board , in particular as regards developments in adjacent sectors as well as on the potential impacts of the joint undertaking’s activities in terms of environmental , social and climate impact ;


### where specified in part two , evaluate the results from technology and innovation actions that are funded by the joint undertaking and report to the governing board; ### where specified in part two , evaluate the results and impacts of from technology and innovation actions that are funded by the joint undertaking and report to the governing board;


### 8. after each meeting of the scientific advisory body , its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting. ### 8. after each meeting of the scientific advisory body , its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting. this report shall be made publicly available in a timely manner on the website of the respective joint undertaking


### 5. the chairperson of the states’ representatives group may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers , in particular representatives of relevant federal or regional authorities within the union , representatives of sme associations and representatives of other bodies of the joint undertaking. ### 5. the chairperson of the states’ representatives group may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers , in particular representatives of relevant federal or regional authorities within the union , representatives of sme associations representatives of non- profit civil society organisations and representatives of other bodies of the joint undertaking.


### 6. the agenda of the state representatives group’s meetings shall be circulated sufficiently in advance to ensure appropriate representation by each member state and associated country. the agenda shall also be circulated for information to the governing board. ### 6. the agenda of the state representatives group’s meetings shall be circulated sufficiently in advance to ensure appropriate representation by each member state and associated country. the agenda shall also be circulated for information to the governing board and be made publicly available in a timely manner.


### updating of strategic orientation in line with the horizon europe strategic planning and with other union and member states funding instruments; ### updating of strategic orientation in line with the horizon europe strategic planning , overarching eu policies and goals and with other union and member states funding instruments;


### involvement of smes. ### involvement of smes , universities and research organisations , non-profit civil society organisations and measures taken for promoting participation of newcomers.


### 2. the stakeholders group shall be open to all public and private stakeholders , including organised groups , active in the field of the joint undertaking , international interest groups from member states , associated countries as well as from other countries. ### 2. the stakeholders group shall be open to all public and private stakeholders , including organised groups and not for profit civil society organisations , active in the field of the joint undertaking , international interest groups from member states , associated countries as well as from other countries. the composition of the stakeholders group shall be balanced in the representation of geographical , gender , sectors and actors backgrounds. it shall be ensured that there is a continuous openness to new members , which shall be assessed in the context of the interim evaluation and be addressed by the commission with targeted measures if it is found not to be the case.


### 4. the meetings of the stakeholders group shall be convened by the executive director. ### 4. the meetings of the stakeholders group shall be convened by the executive director at least once a year.


### 5. the executive director may advise the governing board to consult the stakeholders group on specific questions. where such consultation takes place , a report shall be submitted to the governing board after the relevant discussion in the stakeholders group. ### 5. the executive director may advise the governing board to consult the stakeholders group on specific questions. where such consultation takes place , a report shall be submitted to the governing board after the relevant discussion in the stakeholders group and be made publicly available on the website of the respective joint undertaking..


### 2. the work programme shall be adopted by the end of the year prior to its implementation. the work programme shall be published on the website of the joint undertaking , and , to support the coordination with the overall strategy of horizon europe , be shared with the relevant clusters’ programme committee for information. ### 2. the work programme shall be adopted by the end of the year prior to its implementation. the work programme shall be published on the website of the joint undertaking and of horizon europe , and , to support the coordination with the overall strategy of horizon europe , be shared with the relevant clusters’ programme committee for information.


### 1. the executive director shall provide the governing board with a consolidated annual activity report on the performance of his or her duties in accordance with the financial rules of the joint undertaking. ### 1. the executive director shall provide the governing board with a consolidated annual activity report on the performance of his or her duties in accordance with the financial rules of the joint undertaking. . the annual activities report shall be made public in a timely manner on the website of the respective partnership.


### the collaboration with other european partnerships , including joint calls , and synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and national or regional initiatives and policies. ### the collaboration with other european programmes and partnerships , including joint calls , and synergies between the joint undertaking’s actions and national or regional initiatives and policies.


### 2. for the purposes of developing , implementing , monitoring and evaluating union policies or programmes , the joint undertaking shall provide the commission with the information included in submitted proposals. ### 2. for the purposes of developing , implementing , monitoring and evaluating union policies or programmes , the joint undertaking shall provide the commission with the information included in submitted proposals. all relevant data related to projects submitted and funded by the joint undertakings shall be included in the single horizon europe database


### conflict of interest ### avoidance of conflicts of interest


### 1. joint undertakings shall be wound up at the end of the period laid down in article 3. ### 1. joint undertakings shall be wound up at the end of the period laid down in article 3 or if the joint undertaking does not demonstrate to fulfil its objectives.


### 4. during the winding up procedure , the assets of the joint undertaking shall be used to cover its liabilities and the expenditure relating to its winding up. any surplus shall be distributed among the members of the joint undertaking at the time of the winding up in proportion to their financial contribution to the joint undertaking. any such surplus distributed to the union shall be returned to the general budget of the union. ### 4. during the winding up procedure , the assets of the joint undertaking shall be used to cover its liabilities and the expenditure relating to its winding up. any surplus shall be distributed among the members of the joint undertaking at the time of the winding up in proportion to their financial contribution to the joint undertaking. any such surplus distributed to the union shall be returned to the budget of horizon europe.


### accelerate the innovation process and development of bio-based innovative solutions; ### accelerate the innovation process and development of bio-based innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions that do not jeopardise the limited availability of biomass , biodiversity and quality of soil , water and air and arable land;


### accelerate market deployment of the existing mature and innovative bio-based solutions; ### accelerate market deployment of the existing environmentally sustainable mature and innovative bio-based solutions;


### increase the intensity of cross-disciplinary research and innovation activities to reap the benefits of the advancement in life sciences and in other scientific disciplines for the development and demonstration of sustainable bio-based solutions; ### increase the intensity of cross-disciplinary research and innovation activities to reap the benefits of the advancement in life sciences and in other scientific disciplines for the development and demonstration of environmentally and socially sustainable bio-based solutions;


### increase and integrate the research and innovation capacity of stakeholders across the union to exploit the local bioeconomy potential; ### increase and integrate the research and innovation capacity of stakeholders across the union to exploit the local bio economy potential without depleting local resources and ecosystems;


### increase the research and innovation capacity for addressing environmental challenges and development of more sustainable bio-based innovations; ### increase the research and innovation capacity for addressing social and environmental challenges and development of environmentally sustainable and socially responsible bio-based innovations;


### reduce the risk for research and innovation investment in bio-based companies and projects; ### reduce the risk for research and innovation investment in bio-based projects that are in line with the eu climate and environmental objectives;


### ensure that environmental considerations are taken into account in the development and implementation of research and innovation bio-based projects. ### ensure that negative social and environmental impacts are minimised in the development and implementation of research and innovation bio-based projects.


### support high impact multidisciplinary research and innovation projects that enhance the industrial innovation in bio-based industry to deliver on the objectives of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking; ### support high impact multidisciplinary research and innovation projects that enhance the industrial innovation and sustainability in bio-based industry to deliver on the objectives of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking in line with the eu’s climate and energy objectives;


### intensify research and innovation activities of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking along the whole innovation chain from low to high technology readiness levels; ### intensify research and innovation activities of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking along the whole innovation chain from low to high technology readiness levels taking into account from the outset and minimising their potential negative environmental and social impacts;


### mobilise and integrate research and innovation actors from rural , coastal , urban areas and regions with unexploited potential for bio-based industry development to co-operate in project activities; ### mobilise and integrate research and innovation actors from rural , coastal , urban areas and regions with unexploited potential for environmentally sustainable bio-based industry development to co-operate in project activities;


### ensure that research and innovation activities under the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking focus on issues of public interest , specifically on the environmental and climate performance of the bio-based industry , both in terms of understanding the relevant problems and developing solutions to them; ### ensure that research and innovation activities under the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking fits from the outset public interest , specifically on the environmental and climate eu targets and objectives , including biodiversity , soil , water and air quality , both in terms of understanding the relevant problems and developing solutions to bio-based industry;


### promote communication and collaboration between research and innovation actors and industrial stakeholders under the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking to raise awareness about rapidly evolving knowledge and technology , facilitate cross-sector collaboration and facilitate market uptake of innovative bio-based solutions; ### promote communication and collaboration between research and innovation actors , industrial and non-profit civil society stakeholders under the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking to raise awareness about rapidly evolving knowledge and technology , their potential social and environmental impacts , facilitate cross-sector collaboration and facilitate market uptake of innovative sustainable bio-based solutions;


### mobilise national and regional authorities that are able to create more favourable conditions for market uptake of bio-based innovations; ### deleted


### set scientifically robust sustainability criteria and performance benchmarks , apply and monitor them in all research and innovation activities of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , and promote them beyond the initiative to the bio-based industry; ### set scientifically robust environmental and social sustainability criteria and performance benchmarks beyond existing legal obligations , apply and monitor them in all research and innovation activities of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , and promote them beyond the initiative to the bio-based industry;


### communicate and promote innovative bio-based solutions towards policy makers , industry , ngos and consumers at large. ### publish and communicate its findings and results in a transparent and accessible manner , including on its social and environmental impacts within the eu and third countries


### 2. the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of contributions to the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking in accordance with article 11(1). ### 2. the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of in-kind and financial contributions to the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking in accordance with article 11(1).


### 1. notwithstanding the governing board’s power of decision concerning the additional activities plan pursuant to article 16(2)(l) and within the scope of article 2(9) and article 2(10) , the bio-based industries consortium or their constituent or affiliated entities shall each year make a proposal for the additional activities. the additional activities are those directly linked to projects and activities of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , including in particular: ### 1. notwithstanding the governing board’s power of decision concerning the additional activities plan pursuant to article 16(2)(l) and within the scope of article 2(9) and article 2(10) , members other than the union shall each year make a proposal for additional activities. the additional activities are those directly linked to projects and activities , but not representing contributions to the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking , including in particular:


### investments in a new innovative and sustainable production plant or flagship; ### investments in a new innovative and environmentally sustainable pilote plant;


### investment made in parallel with a circular bio-based europe joint undertaking project , complementing the results of the project and bringing it to a higher technology readiness level; ### non-eligible investment made in parallel with a circular bio-based europe joint undertaking project , complementing the results of the project and bringing it to a higher technology readiness level;


### investments needed for the deployment of a circular bio-based europe joint undertaking project’s results following the closure of the project until the winding up of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking. in justified cases , the investment related to deployment of results of projects from the predecessor partnership (bbi joint undertaking) may be taken into account. ### non-eligible investments needed for the deployment of a circular bio-based europe joint undertaking project’s results following the closure of the project until the winding up of the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking. in justified cases , the investment related to deployment of results of projects from the predecessor partnership (bbi joint undertaking) may be taken into account.


### the deployment groups. ### the stakeholder groups.


### five representatives of the members other than the union , at least one of which should represent smes. ### five representatives of the members other than the union , at least one of which should represent smes and non-profit civil society organisations.


### 1. the members other than the union shall collectively hold 50 % of the voting rights. ### 1. the members other than the union shall collectively hold 49 % of the voting rights.


### 2. the governing board shall elect its chairperson for a period of two years. ### 2. the governing board shall elect its chairperson among its members for a period of two years.


### 4. in addition to the meetings referred to in paragraph 2 , the governing board shall also hold a strategic meeting at least once a year with the primary objective of identifying challenges and opportunities for sustainable bio-based industry and provide additional strategic orientation for the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking. ### 4. in addition to the meetings referred to in paragraph 3 , the governing board shall also hold a strategic meeting at least once a year with the primary objective of identifying challenges and opportunities for sustainable bio-based industry and provide additional strategic orientation for the circular bio-based europe joint undertaking.


### 5. in the strategic meeting additional chief executive officers or officers with decision-making power of leading european bio-based companies and the commission , shall be invited. the chairpersons of the states’ representatives group , the scientific committee and the deployment groups may be invited as observers. ### 5. in the strategic meeting additional independent external experts , in particular with a scientific climate and sustainability background shallbe invited. the chairpersons of the states’ representatives group , the scientific committee and the deployment groups may be invited as observers.


### 2. the scientific committee should have no more than 15 permanent members. ### 2. the scientific committee should have no more than 15 permanent members. it shall elect a chairperson from amongst its members and five representatives to the governing board.


### 4. the scientific committee shall set-up a task force composed of members with the appropriate profiles to contribute towards ensuring sufficient focus on all sustainability aspects of the work programme. whenever possible , advice of the scientific committee on the work programme shall include aspects related to circularity , environmental sustainability , biodiversity preservation and enhancement , as well as broader aspects of sustainability of the bio-based systems and related value chains. ### 4. the scientific committee shall set-up a task force composed of members with the appropriate profiles to contribute towards ensuring sufficient focus and input on all sustainability aspects of the work programme. advice of the scientific committee on the work programme shall include aspects related to the limited availability of biomass and the reduction of resource use , circularity , environmental sustainability , biodiversity preservation and enhancement , land , soil , water quality as well as broader aspects of climate impacts as well as social and environmental sustainability of the bio-based systems and related value chains.


### the deployment groups ### the stakeholders groups


### 1. one or more deployment groups shall be established pursuant to article 21. the role of the deployment groups is to advice the governing board on issues critical to market uptake of bio-based innovation and to promote deployment of sustainable bio-based solutions. ### 1. one or more stakeholders groups shall be established pursuant to article 21. the role of the deployment groups is to advice the governing board on issues critical to market uptake of bio-based innovation and to promote deployment of environmentally sustainable bio-based solutions.


### 2. the composition of the deployment groups shall ensure appropriate thematic focus and representativeness of the bio-based innovation stakeholders. any stakeholder other than the members of the bio-based industry consortium , their constituents or their affiliated entities may express its interest to become members of a deployment group. the governing board shall set out the envisaged size and composition of the deployment groups , the duration of the mandates and the possibility of renewal of its members , and select their members. the list of members shall be publicly available. ### 2. the composition of the stakeholders groups shall ensure appropriate thematic focus and representativeness of the bio-based innovation stakeholders. any stakeholder other than the members of the bio-based industry consortium , their constituents or their affiliated entities may express its interest to become members of a stakeholders group. the governing board shall set out the envisaged size and composition of the stakeholders groups , ensuring the representation of smes as well as civil society organisations , the duration of the mandates and the possibility of renewal of its members , and select their members. the list of members shall be publicly available.


### 3. the deployment groups shall meet at least once per year in a physical or virtual meeting. at the first meeting , the deployment groups shall adopt their rules of procedure. these rules of procedure shall be approved by the governing board. extraordinary meetings of the deployment groups shall be called upon the request from the governing board. the governing board may request the participation of additional persons in the extraordinary meetings. the list of attendees to those extraordinary meetings shall be publicly available. ### 3. the stakeholders groups shall meet at least once per year in a physical or virtual meeting. at the first meeting , the stakeholders groups shall adopt their rules of procedure. these rules of procedure shall be approved by the governing board. extraordinary meetings of the stakeholders groups shall be called upon the request from the governing board. the governing board may request the participation of additional persons in the extraordinary meetings. the agenda , minutes and list of attendees to those extraordinary meetings shall be publicly available.


### 4. the deployment groups shall elect a chairperson , and a vice-chair per thematic focus , for a period of two years. the chairperson coordinates activities and represents the deployment group. the chairperson may be invited to meetings of the governing board as an observer without voting rights , and meetings of the scientific committee and the states representatives group. ### 4. the stakeholders groups shall elect a chairperson , and a vice-chair per thematic focus , for a period of two years. the chairperson coordinates activities and represents the stakeholders group. the chairperson may be invited to meetings of the governing board as an observer without voting rights , and meetings of the scientific committee and the states representatives group.


### 5. the deployment groups shall provide recommendations on the issues related to the deployment of bio-based innovation upon request from the governing board. the deployment groups can also issue recommendations to the governing board anytime at their own initiative. ### 5. the stakeholders groups shall provide recommendations on the issues related to the deployment of environmentally sustainable bio-based innovation upon request from the governing board. the stakeholders groups can also issue recommendations to the governing board anytime at their own initiative.


### to integrate and demonstrate disruptive aircraft technological innovations able to decrease net emissions of greenhouse gasses by no less than 30% by 2030 , compared to 2020 state-of-the-art technology while paving the ground towards climate-neutral aviation by 2050; ### to integrate and demonstrate disruptive aircraft technological innovations able to decrease net emissions of greenhouse gasses , including non-co2 impacts , by no less than 30% by 2030 , compared to 2020 state-of-the-art technology while paving the ground towards climate-neutral aviation by 2050;


### to ensure that the technological and the potential industrial readiness of innovations can support the launch of disruptive new products and services by 2035 , with the aim of replacing 75% of the operating fleet by 2050 and developing an innovative , reliable , safe and cost-effective european aviation system that is able to meet the objective of climate neutrality by 2050; ### to ensure that the technological and the potential industrial readiness of innovations can support the launch of disruptive new products and services by 2035 , with the aim of replacing 75% of the operating fleet by 2050 and developing an innovative , reliable , safe and cost-effective european aviation system that is able to meet the eu environmental objective and of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;


### to expand and foster integration of the climate-neutral aviation research and innovations value chains , including academia , research organisations , industry , and smes , also by benefitting from exploiting synergies with other national and european related programmes. ### to expand and foster integration of the climate-neutral aviation research and innovations value chains , including academia , research organisations , industry , smes as well as non-profit civil society organisations , also by benefitting from exploiting synergies with other national and european related programmes.


### assist the commission upon its request with the establishment and development coordination of regulations and standards supporting market uptake of clean aviation solutions , in particular by conducting studies , simulations and providing technical advice , while taking into account the need to eliminate barriers to market entry. ### provide feedback for the commission upon its request with the establishment and development coordination of regulations and standards supporting market uptake of clean aviation solutions , in particular by conducting studies , simulations and providing technical advice , while taking into account the need to eliminate barriers to market entry.


### the european clean aviation advisory body; ### the european clean aviation scientific advisory body;


### promote the market uptake of technologies and solutions for contributing to achieving the green deal’s objectives and ensure the achievement of the joint undertaking’s specific objectives in article 55; ### promote the market uptake of technologies and solutions for contributing to achieving the joint undertaking's specific objectives in article 55 in line with the green deal's objectives;


### the strategic research and innovation agenda and its possible amendments and the work programme , including on open calls for proposals; ### the strategic research and innovation agenda and its possible amendments and the work programme , after having consulted the clean aviation scientific advisory group , including on open calls for proposals;


### the strategic multiannual planning of clean aviation calls and their alignment with the objectives of horizon europe and the related work programmes and the technical priorities and research actions , including the open calls for proposals; ### the strategic multiannual planning of clean aviation calls and their alignment with overarching union priorities and objectives as well as the objectives of horizon europe and the related work programmes and the technical priorities and research actions , including the open calls for proposals;


### two senior representatives of the clean aviation joint undertaking as delegated by the executive director; ### deleted


### prepare proposals for the amendment of the strategic research and innovation agenda as needed for deliberation and final decision by the governing board; ### based on broad stakeholder consultation prepare proposals for the amendment of the strategic research and innovation agenda as needed for deliberation and final decision by the governing board;


### prepare proposals for the technical priorities and research actions to be included in the work programme , including the research topics for open calls for proposals; ### based on broad stakeholder consultation prepare proposals for the technical priorities and research actions to be included in the work programme , including the research topics for open calls for proposals;


### the european clean aviation advisory body ### the european clean aviation scientific advisory body


### 1. the european clean aviation advisory body shall be the scientific advisory body of the clean aviation joint undertaking set up in accordance with point (a) of article 19(1). ### 1. the european clean aviation scientific advisory body shall be set up in accordance with point (a) of article 19(1).


### 2. the european clean aviation advisory body shall have no more than 15 permanent members. ### 2. the european clean aviation scientific advisory body shall have no more than 15 permanent members , who are not members of any of the other bodies under this joint undertaking


### 3. the chairperson of the european aviation advisory body shall be elected for the duration of two years. ### 3. the chairperson of the european aviation scientific advisory body shall be elected among its members for the duration of two years.


### clean hydrogen joint undertaking ### renewable hydrogen joint undertaking


### additional objectives of the clean hydrogen joint undertaking ### additional objectives of the renewable hydrogen joint undertaking


### to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 climate target plan51 , and the european green deal52 , by raising the eu's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030 , and climate neutrality by 2050; ### to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 climate target plan51 , and the european green deal52 , by raising the eu's ambition in terms of energy efficiency savings and the expansion of renewables as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030 , and for achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;


### to contribute to the implementation of the 2020 european commission’s hydrogen strategy for a climate neutral europe53 ; ### to contribute to the implementation of the 2020 european commission’s hydrogen strategy for a climate neutral europe53 and the eu strategy for energy system integration;


### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union clean hydrogen value chain , with a view to supporting , notably the smes involved , accelerating the market entry of innovative competitive clean solutions; ### to strengthen the competitiveness of the union renewable hydrogen value chain , with a view to supporting , notably the smes involved , accelerating the market entry of innovative competitive highly energy efficient and renewable based solutions


### to stimulate clean hydrogen production , distribution , storage and end use applications. ### contribute to the stimulation of renewable hydrogen production , distribution , storage and end use applications.


### improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness , reliability , quantity and quality of clean hydrogen solutions , including production , distribution , storage and end uses developed in the union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper transport and industrial applications; ### improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness , reliability , quantity and quality of renewable hydrogen solutions , including production , distribution , storage and end uses developed in the union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers , reduction of energy and conversion losses and cheaper transport and industrial applications;


### carry out demonstrations of clean hydrogen solutions with the view to local , regional and union-wide deployment , addressing renewable production , distribution , storage , and use for transport and energy-intensive industries as well as other applications; ### carry out demonstrations of renewable hydrogen solutions with the view to local , regional and union-wide deployment , addressing renewable production , distribution , storage , and use for transport and energy-intensive industries as well as other applications , where renewables-based electrification or no other cost-effective or technical alternative exists; ;


### increase public and private awareness , acceptance , and uptake of clean hydrogen solutions , in particular through cooperation with other european partnerships under horizon europe. ### increase public and private awareness , acceptance , and uptake of renewable hydrogen solutions , in particular through cooperation with other european partnerships under horizon europe.


### assess and monitor technological progress and technological , economic and societal barriers to market entry; ### assess and monitor technological progress and technological , economic and societal barriers to market entry as well as impact on the environment;


### notwithstanding the commission’s policy prerogatives , under the commission’s policy guidance and supervision , contribute to the development of regulations and standards with the view to eliminating barriers to market entry and to supporting interchangeability , inter-operability , and trade across the internal market and globally; ### at the request of the collect feedback together with abroad range of other stakeholders as part of a public process on the development of regulations and standards with the view to eliminating barriers to market entry , minimising the environmental , climate and social impacts , including in 3rd countries , and to supporting interchangeability , inter-operability , and trade across the internal market and globally;


### 2. the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall consist of contributions to the clean hydrogen joint undertaking in accordance with article 11(1). ### 2. the contribution referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall consist of both in-kind and financial contributions to the renewable hydrogen joint undertaking in accordance with article 11(1).


### 1. for the purpose of point (b) of article 11(1) , additional activities may include activities directly linked to the activities of the clean hydrogen joint undertaking and contributing to its objectives , including the following: ### 1. for the purpose of point (b) of article 11(1) , additional activities may include activities directly linked to the activities of the renewable hydrogen joint undertaking not financed by it but contributing to its objectives , including the following: :


### awareness-raising activities on hydrogen technologies and safety measures; ### awareness-raising activities on renewable hydrogen technologies and safety measures;


### representatives of the commission on behalf of the union; ### six representatives of the commission on behalf of the union;


### six representatives of hydrogen europe , having regard to geographical , gender , and sector representation; ### six representatives of members other than the union representing different parts of the value chain with at least one of them coming from a sme and one from non-profit civil society organisation


### one representative of hydrogen europe research. ### six representative of the independent scientific advisory board


### 1. in addition to the voting rules set out in article 15(2) , the industry grouping shall hold 43 % of the voting rights and the research grouping 7 % of the voting rights in the governing board. ### 1. in addition to the voting rules set out in article 15(2) , the governing board shall make every effort to achieve consensus. failing consensus , the governing board shall take its decisions by simple majority.


### 2. the chairperson of the governing board shall be a representative of the private members and shall be appointed by the governing board. ### 2. the chairperson of the governing board shall be a representative of the research community and shall be appointed by the governing board.


### foster synergies with relevant activities and programmes at union , national , and regional level , in particular with those supporting the deployment of research and innovation solutions , infrastructure , education and regional development on the use of clean hydrogen; ### foster synergies with relevant activities and programmes at union , national , and regional level , in particular with those supporting the deployment of research and innovation solutions , infrastructure , education and regional development on the use of renewable hydrogen;


### provide pursuant to point (b) of article 5(2) and article 16(l) strategic orientation as regards the collaboration with other european partnerships , including the partnerships towards zero emission road transport , zero emission waterborne , europe’s rail , clean aviation , processes for the planet and clean steel in accordance with their respective strategic research and innovation agendas or other equivalent document; ### provide pursuant to point (b) of article 5(2) and article 16(l) strategic orientation as regards the collaboration with other european partnerships , including the partnerships towards zero emission road transport , zero emission waterborne , europe’s rail , clean aviation , processes for the planet and clean steel in accordance with their respective strategic research and innovation agendas as well as the eu energy system integration strategy and related initiatives on energy efficiency , electrification and renewables , or other equivalent document; ;


### encourage market uptake of technologies and solutions for achieving the european green deal’s objectives. ### encourage market uptake of technologies and solutions in line with the european green deal’s objectives.


### support and contribute to other union initiatives related to hydrogen , subject to approval by the governing board; ### support and contribute to other union initiatives related to renewable hydrogen , subject to approval by the governing board;


### convene an annual european clean hydrogen partnership forum , which , where possible , shall be held jointly and in parallel with the european hydrogen forum of the clean hydrogen alliance. ### convene an annual european clean hydrogen partnership forum.


### 2. the stakeholders group shall consist of representatives of sectors which generate , distribute , store , need or use clean hydrogen across the union , including the representatives of other relevant european partnerships , as well as representatives of the european hydrogen valleys interregional partnership. ### 2. the stakeholders group shall consist of representatives of sectors which generate , distribute , store , need or use renewable hydrogen across the union , including the representatives of other relevant european partnerships , representatives of the european hydrogen valleys interregional partnership , representatives from the renewables sector and with expertise on energy system integration , electrification and energy efficiency as well as representatives from non-profit civil society organisations.


### provide suggestions to enable concrete synergies to take place between the clean hydrogen joint undertaking and the adjacent sectors or any sector with which synergies are deemed of added value; ### provide suggestions to enable concrete synergies to take place between the clean hydrogen joint undertaking and the adjacent sectors or any sector with which synergies are deemed of added value in particular through the lenses of the energy efficiency first principle and energy system integration.;


### provide input to the annual european hydrogen forum of the clean hydrogen alliance. ### deleted


### deliver an integrated european railway network by design , eliminating barriers to interoperability and providing solutions for full integration , covering traffic management , vehicles , infrastructure and services , and providing the best answer to the needs of passengers and businesses , accelerating uptake of innovative solutions to support the single european railway area , while increasing capacity and reliability and decreasing costs of railway transport; ### deliver an integrated european railway network by design , eliminating barriers to interoperability and providing solutions for full integration , covering traffic management , vehicles , infrastructure and services , including through-ticketing and providing the best answer to the needs and rights of passengers and businesses , accelerating uptake of innovative solutions to support the single european railway area , while increasing capacity and reliability and decreasing costs of railway transport;


### to reduce the socio-economic burden of infectious diseases in sub-saharan africa promoting the development and uptake of new or improved health technologies; ### to reduce the socio-economic burden of infectious diseases , in particular poverty-related and neglected diseases , in sub-saharan africa promoting the development and uptake of new or improved health technologies , diagnosis and treatments that are affordable , accessible and suitable for low resource settings;


### in addition to the tasks set out in article 21 , the stakeholders’ group shall also perform the following tasks: ### the stakeholders group shall have a balanced representation of stakeholders from a geographic , thematic and gender perspective , including in particular african expertise , and should foster membership and meaningful involvement of non-profit civil society , especially non-governmental organisations working with communities most affected by poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases.


### collaboration with the european medicine agency and european centre for disease prevention and control ### collaboration with the european medicine agency and european centre for disease prevention and control and relevant african agencies and organisations


### the global health edctp3 joint undertaking shall ensure a close collaboration with the european medicine agency and european centre for disease prevention and control. ### the global health edctp3 joint undertaking shall ensure a close collaboration with the european medicine agency and european centre for disease prevention and control as well as with relevant african agencies and organisations , including the africa centres for disease control , african union's regional economic communities , nepad-auda , and the african academy of sciences.