With less fear of failure, Europe’s innovators would get more shots on goal. So yes, more misses, but a greater chance to “score big”, said tech guru Nathan Myhrvold in the Science|Business annual lecture
EU Research Commissioner today described the attributes around which he would like the Council to be shaped and launched a consultation seeking feedback from the public. It’s time for action to convert Europe’s world-leading science into products, he said
Members of the Science|Business Network say the new council should act like a venture capital investor rather than a government agency. The aim should be to provide flexible funding and spur regulatory reform
The new EU institute should ensure grant money is handed out faster, Commissioners have a better source of advice and that legislative logjams hampering companies are identified quicker, says Philippe De Backer, MEP
The EU needs a US-style chief technology officer at the head of the new innovation body, says Martin Curley, Intel vice president. The council should also provide more incentives for applied research
At only 3% of total R&D spending, FP7 had a disproportionately positive impact on the economy and on science. However, €20M spent on evaluations was wasteful and there was failure on the gender gap
A new analysis lays bare the extent of the economic divide in EU research, with 85 per cent of funding in FP7 going to research facilities and companies in western Europe
Everyone has an opinion on the scope of the EU’s new innovation institute. Some of the best ideas can be found close to home, Christian Ehler MEP tells Science|Business
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