The 2021 EU knowledge valorisation week will showcase excellent examples of strategies and tools to boost the uptake of research results that benefit all. It will connect policymakers and stakeholders from across Europe and nudge dialogue and knowledge sharing. Enhancing knowledge valorisation capacities and skills in the EU is crucial to accelerate the use of science-based solutions and inventions for the recovery and the twin green and digital transitions. Europe has to make research results work for society.