Davos Declaration on AI Research and Innovation

Making European values the foundation of global competitiveness

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WHY this Declaration?

Europe is racing ahead to create a world-class AI ecosystem — one that boosts competitiveness, builds resilience, and stays true to our human-centered European values. In the coming years, the EU will channel €50 billion into AI research and development, alongside €200 billion for cutting-edge infrastructure and transformative applications. Member States and partner countries are joining in, amplifying the impact. At the heart of this effort, the Declaration and its Policy Recommendations provide a clear roadmap — ensuring investments are targeted, impactful, and accelerate the growth of a strong, future-proof European AI landscape.

WHERE will the Declaration be submitted?

The declaration and Policy recommendations will be delivered to the EU and national institutions responsible for research and innovation — especially to the bodies in charge of designing and implementing funding programs. There will be a public announcement in fall 2025.

WHAT is the Declaration about?

The Davos Declaration charts a bold course for Europe to lead in ethical, human-centric AI. Grounded in democratic values and scientific freedom, it calls for open collaboration, world-class infrastructure, and harmonized pro-innovation rules. It envisions AI that empowers people, drives entrepreneurship, protects rights, and advances sustainability. By uniting researchers, innovators, policymakers, and citizens, Europe can build a sovereign, inclusive AI ecosystem—competitive on the world stage and true to its values.

WHO are the initiators, enablers and supporters of the Declaration?

The idea emerged within the Next Internet Generation (NGI) Enrichers Program of Horizon Europe. In the summer of 2025, at a conference in Davos, a group of NGI Enrichers, along with leading experts and industry leaders, laid the groundwork for the Declaration and its Policy Recommendations. It is not an official document, but a bottom-up initiative by European citizens – supported by the European Commission, the Swiss Confederation, and many other partners.

HOW can I find further information and contacts?

Read full text of the Declaration an the Policy Recommendations on Science and Society, Technology and Startup Ecosystem on this website. For further information, contact the initiators of the Davos Declaration on AI Research and Innovation.

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European AI Declaration – Be a First Signatory!


How can Europe become an AI superpower, making fundamental values the foundation of global competitiveness?


A group of experts, industry leaders, and citizens – supported by the European Commission and the Swiss government – developed an action plan at a collaborative conference in Davos.


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After being signed by distinguished personalities from science, business, and politics, the declaration will be published. Citizens of Europe and partner countries will be able to sign it online.


Subsequently, it will be submitted – together with in-depth memoranda – to the authorities responsible for politics, research, and innovation funding in the European states and in the EU.


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