How can Europe catch up with the United States and China in terms of cutting-edge technological innovation? What role can bold initiatives like JEDI play in shaping Europe's technological future? In this episode of Opening Voices, I talk with André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chairman of JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), often referred to as the ‘European DARPA’, to discuss: 🔹 Why Europe needs a radical new approach to R&D and innovation; 🔹 How JEDI is pushing for a paradigm shift in the funding of disruptive technologies; 🔹 The challenges and opportunities of building a sovereign and competitive European technology ecosystem; 🔹 The lessons Europe can learn from the DARPA model and how to apply them. We address: 🔹 The difference between JEDI and DARPA, and why a non-bureaucratic approach is crucial; 🔹 The importance of flexibility and risk-taking in disruptive innovation; 🔹 The role of highly skilled ‘programme managers’ in innovation management. 📢 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more in-depth analysis on Europe's tech future. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Why does Europe need its own DARPA to stay competitive in deep tech? In this episode of Opening Voices, I talk with André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chairman of JEDI (Joint European Disruptive Initiative), about why Europe must rethink its innovation strategy to compete globally. We discuss: 🔹 How JEDI is pushing for a radical shift in European research & development 🔹 Lessons Europe can learn from the DARPA model 🔹 The challenges of funding disruptive deep tech innovation 📢 Join the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into Europe's tech future. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.