Declining Science and Engineering R&D in Higher Education Threatens US Competitiveness
Higher education is an essential performer of research and development (R&D) in the United States. Yet between 2013 and 2023, higher education R&D intensity, measured as R&D expenditures by higher…
Hubs can enhance innovation competitiveness – Opinion
A drone photo taken on Nov 1, 2025 shows a view of Shenzhen Bay Culture Square in Shenzhen, South China”s Guangdong province. Editor’s note: China will develop international technological innovation…
Tip of the Iceberg: Understanding the Full Depth of Big Tech’s Contribution to US Innovation and Competitiveness
Contents Key Takeaways 1 Introduction. 2 Societal Benefits 4 Recognize and Account for the “Full Iceberg” 33 Conclusion. 34 Endnotes 34 As late as the early 2010s, large U.S. information…
Investing in Europe’s Future Competitiveness through Collaborative Research, Development, and Innovation
In the shaping of the next European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10), we, the undersigned 110 European associations representing key European RD&I stakeholders, hereby urge the EU Institutions…