The BETTER Life Digital Centre of Excellence has been officially acknowledged as a Key Exploitable Result (KER) by the WiderAdvance Facility, marking a significant milestone in its mission to enhance digital transformation, collaboration, and innovation across European research institutions.
This recognition highlights the Centre’s pivotal role in fostering excellence in digital solutions and capacity building within the framework of European Research and Innovation. As a KER, the BETTER Life Digital Centre of Excellence represents a result with strong potential for long-term exploitation, scalability, and real-world application — supporting institutional growth and strategic development across Widening countries.
About the WiderAdvance Facility
The WiderAdvance Facility is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of research and innovation emerging from Widening Countries and Outermost Regions. Its mission is to strengthen the visibility, accessibility, and long-term impact of EU-funded projects by providing tailored support in communication, dissemination, and exploitation (D&E).
Through coordinated services and expertise, WiderAdvance empowers research teams and institutions to transform knowledge into real-world value — from increasing stakeholder engagement and improving the uptake of results to strengthening strategic positioning within the European Research Area (ERA).
Driven by a vision of a more inclusive and balanced European research landscape, WiderAdvance bridges capacity gaps and connects researchers with the right tools, networks, and opportunities, fostering a sustainable foundation for long-term impact and collaboration.
About Key Exploitable Results (KERs)
In the context of Widening actions under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, Key Exploitable Results represent significant outputs, innovations, or advancements achieved by project beneficiaries. These results hold substantial potential for practical application, exploitation, and institutional transformation.
KERs may encompass a broad range of outcomes — from technological breakthroughs and scientific findings to policy developments and systemic improvements that strengthen the uptake and sustainability of research results. Within Widening actions, they are also recognized for their role in driving institutional capacity building and policy innovation, helping to create stronger, more connected European research ecosystems.
A Step Forward for Digital Excellence
Being acknowledged as a Key Exploitable Result underscores the BETTER Life Digital Centre of Excellence’s contribution to advancing digital capacities within research institutions and fostering innovation-driven growth. This recognition not only validates the Centre’s strategic approach but also positions it as a model for sustainable digital transformation across the European Research Area.
By combining expertise, technological innovation, and institutional collaboration, the BETTER Life Digital Centre of Excellence continues to shape a smarter, more connected, and more resilient research ecosystem — aligned with the broader goals of the WiderAdvance Facility and the European Union’s commitment to inclusive excellence.