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Basic research as an investment. Where do technologies come from before a market for them even exists?

26 November 2026 • 13:45 - 14:45

Thematic scope

How can high-risk research with uncertain timescales for practical application be funded without losing sight of its potential economic impact? Where should the boundaries lie between basic research, the public mission, and expectations of commercialisation? How can we create a pathway from NCN/FNP funding through applied research and PoC to business applications, without forcing every researcher to become an entrepreneur?

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