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Startups, Patents, and Investments in Dual-Use Technologies
What is the central argument of “Startups, Patents, and Investments in Dual-Use Technologies”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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The EU and NATO have launched new instruments to spur innovation in dual-use and defence technologies , recognizing that startups and small firms are key sources of disruptive ideas. One major initiative is the EU Defence Innovation Scheme ( EUDIS ), introduced by the European Commission to support defence-related startups and SMEs.
EUDIS provides a suite of tools – from business accelerators and innovation hub networks to “cascade funding” grants – all aimed at lowering entry barriers for high-tech companies to work on defence problems.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Startups, Patents, and Investments in Dual-Use Technologies”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “Startups, Patents, and Investments in Dual-Use Technologies”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?
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EUDIS provides a suite of tools – from business accelerators and innovation hub networks to “cascade funding” grants – all aimed at lowering entry barriers for high-tech companies to work on defence problems.
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