Now is not the time to cut funds for large-scale experimentation. The current economic dilemma of the EU is a golden opportunity to enable innovation breakthroughs at a system level, says Ioan Ciumasu.
Climate change and resource shortages will force us to transform our economy and society. If we do not break out of the old, unsustainable techno-economic paradigm of the 20th century1, a perfect storm2 looms within decades. Experts from virtually all sectors are now talking about the need for innovation to transform whole industries, ensuring industrial leadership and a leap towards “sustainable growth” in Europe.
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