Why some technologies succeed and others don’t: from European research to real-world impact
In a context of rapid technological change, Europe continues to invest in research and innovation as a driver of competitiveness, sustainability and social progress. From artificial intelligence and robotics to health, climate technologies and advanced materials, new solutions are constantly emerging from universities, research centres, start-ups and European consortia. However, technological excellence alone is not always enough to generate real-world impact. Many promising technologies do…