Ecosystem

European regional development boards and national funding agencies pour billions of euros into advanced scientific research every year. The explicit goal of this capital is to stimulate regional economies, create high-skill jobs, and solve pressing societal challenges through technological innovation. Yet, when we audit the commercial yield of these investments …

European regions invest hundreds of millions of euros into world-class technical universities and advanced research facilities. The strategic goal of this public funding is clear: to cultivate innovation, drive industrial leadership, and ultimately generate high-value economic growth. However, a critical audit of the outcomes often reveals a massive leak in …