How to unleash the potential of innovation for growth and prosperity

Europe is in intense competition for growth and prosperity. Other major economies are strategically focusing their value chains on future technologies and innovative game changers. At last Europe has woken up to the realization that innovation and frontier technology are the decisive assets to achieve competitiveness, security and sustainability.

The new German government and the new EU Commission must quickly pave the way for an ambitious, collaborative network of research and science institutions on the one hand and SMEs, global corporations and startups on the other to reinvent Europe as a global innovation partner and self-confident player in the race for technological leadership.

What priorities will the new EU Commission set? What does an industrial policy for innovation, research and science look like? What role will Germany play in the future – brakeman or pioneer? How can innovative technology made in Europe become the new brand essence of European industry? The competition is rushing away – it's time for Europe to take off. It's time for concrete answers. It’s time for the Economic Forum.