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Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

Update: 2024-11-06
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The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is often held as a model for driving technology advances. For decades, it has contributed to military and economic dominance by bridging the gap between military and civilian applications. European policymakers frequently reference DARPA in discussions, as outlined in the 2024 Draghi Report, but an EU equivalent has yet to materialise. To create such an agency, the governance and management of European innovation programmes would need drastic changes. DARPA supports disruptive innovation Founded in 1958, DARPA operates under the US Department of Defense (DoD) with a straightforward mission: to fund high-risk technological…

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Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?

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