Unleashing the Power of European Innovation

<p>The world is at a critical juncture where our industrial and economic principles have to be reshaped. Three major transitions are underway: towards the use of alternative energy sources towards carbon-neutral and sustainable production and towards digitalised manufacture and distribution. This book explores the ways in which these transitions are taking place in Europe.</p><p>No single institution can bring about the necessary changes: a productive cooperation between government industry and (technological) knowledge centres has to be established. In this insightful book Fred Bakker paints a vivid picture of a wide range of European businesses industries and research institutes joining forces to further the transitions. This process of ‘Sharing Brainpower’ proves to be a unique European strength that needs to be recognised and furthered.</p><p>Structured in five parts the book provides a thumbnail sketch of Europe’s goals and methods through a bird’s eye view across current initiatives towards the three transitions to a concluding part in which the workings of Sharing Brainpower are described in terms of a set of ‘lessons learned’. It shows how top-down initiatives and the bottom-up approach reinforce one another with case stories that prove that diversity does not have to mean fragmentation; it is a source of strength.</p><p>Policymakers industry advisers board members chief innovation officers and students will find much to inspire them and their work in this book.</p><p>A website with cases updates and more information is available at sharingbrainpower.eu.</p>