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Canada lays the groundwork to become a powerhouse in quantum technology

The government invested more than C$1B in quantum research from 2009 – 2020, following up with C$360M for a national quantum strategy in 2021. The sector is seen as key to the economy, as the science matures and more sectors adopt the technology

23 Jun 2022

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The Ecosystem: US needs economic ‘moonshot’ to catch up in advanced technologies

US and EU need to build up key advanced industries as China’s global market share surges, Washington, DC, think tank report finds

09 Jun 2022

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The Ecosystem: US aims to grow innovation clusters beyond Silicon Valley and Boston

NSF Engines, a new programme of the US National Science Foundation, aims to spread the tech wealth more broadly across the nation – tackling a regional policy problem common to many countries

19 May 2022

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Obama’s focus on solar energy is no day in the sun

The last of the American Recovery stimulus money aimed at helping the US regain the lead in solar power was doled out last month, but done so under the cloud of failed solar company Solyndra

17 Oct 2011

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US venture funding rises while Europe’s falls

Quarterly venture capital investment in the US hit a three-year high in the second quarter of this year, in stark contrast to record low deals in Europe in the first half of 2011

01 Sep 2011

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US patent reform high on agenda after summer break

When the US Congress reconvenes next month, the Patent Reform Act of 2011 - the first major overhaul of the American patent system since 1952 - will be top of its agenda.

24 Aug 2011

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Massachusetts biotech cluster still planting seeds

It may be top of the pile, but Massachusetts is facing stiff competition from other US states eager to attract foreign partners to their biotech clusters. Now it is piecing together new deals with European partners in an effort to stay on top.

03 Aug 2011

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Karolinska to set out 10-year plan for commercialising R&D, after raising €63M

Karolinska Institutet is making major efforts to enhance its technology transfer and commercialisation system, and is currently working on a long-term strategy for innovation and research

27 Jun 2011

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US Venture capitalists adopt new strategies in 2011

As the US venture capital industry celebrates its 65th year, firms are seeking new ways to boost returns and grow their operations and portfolios.

18 May 2011

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Europe and the US should collaborate more closely on science

There’s a real opportunity for the European Parliament and US Congress to work together on research, standards and regulations to improve the overall climate for innovation, says Bart Gordon, former chairman of the US House Committee on Science and Technology.

03 May 2011

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Canada lays the groundwork to become a powerhouse in quantum technology

The Ecosystem: US needs economic ‘moonshot’ to catch up in advanced technologies

The Ecosystem: US aims to grow innovation clusters beyond Silicon Valley and Boston

Obama’s focus on solar energy is no day in the sun

US venture funding rises while Europe’s falls

US patent reform high on agenda after summer break

Massachusetts biotech cluster still planting seeds

Karolinska to set out 10-year plan for commercialising R&D, after raising €63M

US Venture capitalists adopt new strategies in 2011

Europe and the US should collaborate more closely on science

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