CLOSED DOOR | Rethinking science for disruptive innovation | Room 5
Mar 19, 2026 | 4:15 PM CET - 5:15 PM CET
Mar 19, 2026 | 4:15 PM CET - 5:15 PM CET
Description
Why are countries creating breakthrough innovation agencies?
Deeptech innovation has become a priority in many countries to ensure prosperity, resilience and security. In parallel to increased funding, there is growing interest in doing and funding science differently to promote disruptive ideas. DARPA-like agencies are being created in several countries, and different setups are emerging. What can be learnt about those experiments? How important are the funding models in innovation (importance of the “how” and the “what”)? Is it time to rethink how research is organised and funded to increase valorisation?
Organized by RIFF: Research and Invention For the Future/Techleap
