A DFIRbrief is a short written communication format that may be debate-initiating, analytical, or advisory in nature.
Public investment in research and innovation (R&I) contributes to long-term GDP growth, yet in Denmark R&I investments are effectively treated as an expense in macroeconomic models. A first step co...
The Agreements on Strategic Priorities for Research and Innovation 2026–2029 provide a basis for strategic investments with multiannual R&I priorities in critical technologies, the green transition...
A legitimate political ambition for universities to accommodate several, often conflicting, objectives has resulted in political overreach with limited coordination across initiatives. Greater auto...
Denmark has made significant investments in infrastructure and initiatives that support the use of AI in research and innovation. However, AI adoption in academic research remains cautious, and col...
The conditions for Danish research are being challenged by geopolitical tensions and global competition, which place greater demands on security procedures. The consequences of this increased secur...
Following the Danish Board of Business Development’s (DEB) reappointment of 11 clusters for 2025-2028 with a total budget of DKK 662 million, the Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (...
Denmark risks losing talent when the gender balance in research is skewed – particularly within science and engineering. New analyses uncover the reasons for women’s underrepresentation and point t...
DFIR has been to Finland to garther inspiration for Danish R&I-policy. Finland is actively working towards increasing investments to 4% of GDP by 2030. The study trip provided insights into measure...
GenAI has been central in Denmark's research and innovation policy debate, highlighted as the main theme at the Minister for Higher Education and Science’s summit in April 2024. A new report by DFI...
The Danish cluster program boosts SME innovation and competitiveness through business and knowledge environment collaboration. DFIR recommends maintaining the program with enhanced frameworks to st...
Danish municipalities face significant challenges in maintaining and developing high-quality welfare solutions. DFIR recommends strengthening the interaction between research and practice to create...
Europe's investments in research and innovation are being outpaced by the U.S. and China, challenging the continent's global competitiveness. With the upcoming EU Presidency in 2025, Denmark has a...
The financial stability of universities is challenged due to the shift in the balance between their basic funds and external research funds. With the 2025 research reserve, politicians can improve...
EU's research programs enhance the quality of Danish research and innovation, but more can be done to strengthen incentives for Danish participation. This is the focal point of the conference to be...
Artificial intelligence can revolutionize research and innovation and radically change the framework for Danish R&I. In 2024, the Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy has organized deb...
Research and innovation are crucial in addressing welfare challenges. Strengthening the link between research and municipal practice can be beneficial. Therefore, DFiR is launching a new project fo...
Danish universities and six private research-funding foundations have agreed to give university leadership greater financial management flexibility. This aims to strengthen democratic culture, rese...
The number of private Danish companies investing in and engaging with research and development is decreasing, and R&D investments are becoming concentrated in fewer and larger companies. This brief...
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the way we conduct research and innovation and to radically change the framework for R&D. DFiR is inviting a series of debates on the pote...
This brief summarizes key points from the series of debates on research and innovation in defense and security, which DFiR held in spring and summer 2023.
Since 2013, university colleges and business academies have had a legal mandate to conduct practice-oriented and applied research and development (R&D). In this brief, DFiR summarizes its analysis...
Universities' external relationships have strengthened, but democratic culture and academic freedom are challenged. Solutions include granting genuine autonomy, financial robustness, and enhancing...
In the last decade, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises investing in research and development has declined. This challenges the diversity in the growth layer of innovative companies. I...
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