Europe has always been a world-leading inventor. We retain the core skills and deep science culture that
have made this possible. In this century too, Europe can contribute a great share of the world’s new tools:
in genomics and biotech, in data and materials, in energy and nutrition, in propulsion and cognition, in
health and well-being, both physical and mental.

Will Europe continue its innovation mission? This is not a theoretical or empirical question but one of intent
and principle. Do we choose politically to be innovators?