Research, innovation and defence

Annual conference of the Chair in Defence Economics

Assemblée Nationale, Victor Hugo room

Wednesday 20 March 2019 / 2-6pm (admission at 1.30pm)

Attention: Registration closed

Le national innovation system Since the 1980s, the French civil and defence markets have undergone major changes. In particular, we have seen increase in civil R&D, a greater role for companies and start-ups, A change in the management of intellectual property and the research funding system (development of funding instruments, reduction in direct funding, increase in the research tax credit, etc.).

L’innovation is an absolute necessity for the strategic superiority of our armed forces, the defence sector (Ministry, agencies, companies) has had to adapt to this new situation. new environment. The system has opened up, links with the civilian world and duality have developed, and a number of new mechanisms from cooperation and coordination have been set up.

The conference we are organising will provide an opportunity to study how the defence sector has evolved to succeed in bringing innovation to life and using it effectively.

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