Europe is passing through one of its historical moments where decisions made today will affect its position in the world for the next few decades. Technological acceleration, global competence for industry leadership and the growing geopolitical dimension of innovation are redefining the international economic map.
In this new scenario, the capacity of Europe par create, finance and scale technology businesses it has become central to its competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
Over the years, the continent has demonstrated an extraordinary scientific capacity. European universities, research centers and programs are located in Europe among the regions with the highest scientific output in the world. Without the embargo, the big question follows, which is the same: how transform this knowledge into innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
The question is not just about further exploration. Ex transform research into innovation and innovation into industry.
In recent years, it has caused a significant change in the European debate. Innovation has become an industry priority to become a strategic priority. We are not only talking about startups or new technologies, but about Europe’s ability to maintain its economic model, its industrial structure and its ability to make decisions in a competitive world.
Discussion of new European initiatives – as one the future Ley de Innovación que reduzca barreras Regulationias The tools that facilitate the growth of technology businesses across the European market reflect this very aspect of knowledge.
Europe needs to move forward green unique innovation marketwhereby a startup born in any European country can grow with the same ease as it would in other large global ecosystems.
Fragmented legislation, difficult access to financing in the growth stages or administrative obstacles are still obstacles that limit the development of many innovative companies.
Overcoming them is a basic condition if Europe wants to compete on equal terms in the next technological era.
This network is particularly important at a time when it is consolidating the technologies that will shape the economic and geopolitical future of the next few decades.
For example, semiconductors have become a critical element for industries such as artificial intelligence, the automotive industry or telecommunications. Cuántica technologies promise to transform areas such as computing, security or communication.
And artificial intelligence is trying to redefine virtually all manufacturing sectors.
In this context, the basic question is clear: Here you will discover this technologyWho will build the businesses that sell them and where will the economic value associated with them be generated?
Europe cannot limit itself to being a big consumer of technology. You must also aspire to be a leader in your development and industrialization.
Spain now has a real opportunity to obtain the relevant document in this process.
Our country is blessed with a more dynamic innovation ecosystem, competitive technology companies, high-level universities, reference research centers and a strong entrepreneurship that has not stopped growing in recent years.
The digitization of the economy, the development of new technological capabilities and the impetus for inversion in innovation create an environment that is increasingly favorable for technological learning.
However, to consolidate this progress, work needs to continue in various key areas: improving financing mechanisms for innovative businessesto strengthen the transfer of knowledge between the university and societysupport innovative public procurement and foster collaboration between large companies and startups.
Innovation is not the result of a single actor. It’s a fruit complete ecosystems where companies, administration, universities, technology centers and investors work in coordination.
More in the discussion, the goal is build alliances, connect ecosystems and anticipate policies which will enable Europe to lead the next technological wave.
Because desirable greenery is not only to innovate more, until innovate better, innovate faster and translate this innovation into companies capable of competing on a global scale.
Throughout its history, Europe has shown a tremendous ability to reinvent itself in times of change. Today we meet before one of those moments.
The digital transition, the development of new technologies and the transformation of the global economy offers Extraordinary opportunities for those who leave early.
If Europe strengthens its innovation ecosystem, fosters entrepreneurship in technology and builds a truly unique market for innovative companies, it will not only improve its competitiveness. It will also strengthen your ability to define your own future in a more technologically advanced world.
And this is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of our time.
*** Francisco Hortigüela He is the president of Ametic.
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