Policy and Eu Innovation

Summary Despite ESA’s €22.07 billion record, Europe’s upstream faces thin margins and shrinking shares. ASD-Eurospace figures, ESA outlook, Project Bromo JV, Italy’s Space Smart Factory, and capital gaps: strategies to integrate defense and commercial without sacrificing speed. Key takeaways ESA has raised €22.07 billion for 2026-2028, but only 19 of 61 analyzed companies reported positive EBIT, with aggregate losses of €1.5 billion. Europe in 2024 captured 6% of the global u

Summary Three NGI calls open significant opportunities for developing an open, secure, user-centered Internet in Europe. They offer grants from €5,000 to €50,000 with a deadline of April 1, 2026, requiring open-access results. An analysis of who can participate and the impact for SMEs, academia, and public administration. Key takeaways Concrete funding of €5,000–€50,000 for projects with open-access results, deadline April 1, 2026, and clear participation conditions. The thre

The STEP Platform for European Technologies is a strategic framework aimed at accelerating industrial innovation through public-private investments in critical technologies. In Tuscany, the Region approved a dedicated call for Strategic STEP Innovation, approved by Directorate Decree No. 26582 of December 10, 2025, with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of the regional production system and enhancing technological autonomy in key sectors. The STEP initiative, provi

In the realm of national cybersecurity, the focus is on what the national defense cyber perimeter actually means. The objective is to define roles, responsibilities, and tools to protect strategic assets in a continuously evolving landscape. The article focuses on the key institutions, current limits, and prospects for more cohesive governance. Finally, it explores possible development scenarios and the challenges for startups and private players seeking to operate in this ec

The Chips Act 2.0 for Innovation arrives as a crucial response to the urgency of strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply chain. The European Union aims to close the gap with major global economies and to position itself among the players in advanced chip production below 5 nanometers. Today the EU holds about 10% of the global market share in microchip production, compared with 19% for the United States, 18% for China, and 13% for Taiwan. Despite progress, Europe remains