Lessons learned from first FET flagships

In a report published on 16 September, the European Commission assesses the way the first two future and emerging technologies (FET) flagships were established in January 2013 ( Graphene Flagship and Human Brain Project ). These large-scale “visionary” research initiatives each represent an investment of €1 billion. The report presents the lessons that can be drawn from these first experiences, which is “essential for any similar effort in the future”. In July 2014, 777 scientists and researchers had sent an…