Knowledge4Innovation

Co-founded in 2009 by ARCHES, Knowledge4Innovation (K4I) has grown into the leading EU-level innovation network, fostering dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. At the heart of its activities is the K4I Forum in the European Parliament, a key platform driving Europe’s innovation agenda by bridging the gap between policy and practice.

Since 2009, the K4I Forum has organised more than 500 high-level debates and 16 European Innovation Summit events within the European Parliament in Brussels. These gatherings have provided a unique space where cutting-edge ideas and policy discussions converge, helping shape the future of European research, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Over the years, the K4I Forum has attracted the participation of European Commission Presidents, EU Commissioners, hundreds of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), and thousands of innovation stakeholders. Through this dynamic network, participants have engaged in meaningful dialogue, established strategic collaborations, and initiated new businesses that contribute to Europe’s competitiveness in key sectors such as digital transformation, sustainability, AI, and healthcare innovation.

By fostering knowledge exchange and cross-sectoral cooperation, K4I continues to be a driving force in European innovation policy, ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of global technological and economic progress. With an unwavering commitment to advancing bold ideas and transformative solutions, the K4I Forum remains an essential platform for shaping the policies that will define the future of innovation in Europe.