K4I (Knowledge4Innovation) is an independent non-profit platform of the European Parliament whose aim is to position knowledge and economic innovation issues among the top priorities of European institutions by proposing and supporting appropriate actions in the area of policy and strategy decision-making, shaping of European programmes and budgetary allocations. K4I was formed in response to the challenges arising from the need to acquire effective knowledge and innovation generation and management skills, necessary to increase Europe’s scientific and economic competitiveness.
K4I is an organisation that owes its character to its members (enterprises, associations, scientific research organisations) that are the leaders in their fields of activity and that represent different characteristics and methods of operation but are united by the common objective of promoting a knowledge and innovation based economy.
K4I operates through the Lisbon Forum, which was initiated by the European Parliament in December 2008 and which consists of representatives of the European Parliament and external advisors, including representatives of the K4I board. The forum organises meetings, conferences and round table discussions concerning issues of special significance to K4I and forum members.
The Technology Partners Foundation is one of the founding members of K4I. It is a Main Partner in the organisation of the 1st European Innovation Summit at the European Parliament on 13-14 Oct. 2009.
