Study examines funding needs for technology infrastructures

A new report presents the findings of a study commissioned by the European Investment Bank to assess the funding needs for capital expenditures and operational costs of technology infrastructures in the European Union by 2030. It draws on desk research, a survey questionnaire to technology infrastructure operators, and interviews and workshops with operators and other stakeholders. In addition, the study examines the potential of financial instruments to expand the available funding for technology infrastructures and highlights key barriers related to the financing of these infrastructures. Technology infrastructures – facilities, equipment, capabilities and resources that support the development, testing and scaling of technologies before they enter the market – are an essential element of research and innovation. Technology infrastructures primarily support industrial users, lowering the risks of private investments in technology and accelerating the uptake of cutting-edge and mature technologies across various industries.

The report can be downloaded here:

Unlocking innovation - Addressing the funding needs of EU technology infrastructures