"To be fair, there is one notable exception: Imec, an R&D hub for nano- and digital technologies. This organization has succesfully spun-off multiple startups in its specialist field. However those are often based on specialization in a very narrow field of research. I’m more into the Silicon Valley-type of startups."
Isn't this exactly what countries should be doing, funding emerging niche technologies?
I assume by 'silicon valley-type' you mean facebook, twitter, uber, and the like?
IMHO, many of these don't seem to add any real value to society, certainly not in proportion to how much money they attract.
Isn't this exactly what countries should be doing, funding emerging niche technologies?
I assume by 'silicon valley-type' you mean facebook, twitter, uber, and the like?
IMHO, many of these don't seem to add any real value to society, certainly not in proportion to how much money they attract.