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The survey also asked respondents to optionally provide feedback for the European Commission on how to improve the efficacy of their programmes and yielded more than 670 responses. A keyword analysis of these responses highlights that eliminating perceived bureaucracy and complexity from the process to access Research & Innovation funding is by far the most frequently recommended improvement. The second most recommended step is to inform and communicate around these programmes more effectively. Additionally, widening access to funding is another common recommendation that relates, in particular, to tender requirements that are perceived to exclude many potential participants. Finally, it is worth noting that a meaningful number of survey respondents felt that the evaluation process could benefit from having a more diverse group of experts and investment professionals.