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Quantum sector enters new phase after a decade of rapid growth, according to new OECD and EPO study The quantum technology landscape has expanded rapidly over the past decade, with rising firm entry, increasing investment and strong growth in innovation across quantum communication, computing and se...

As #quantum technologies move from labs to the real world, they can drive innovation, security and economic growth.

Our new joint report with the European Patent Office explores what the sector needs to reach its full potential.

🗞️ oe.cd/6j2

#QuantumComputing #QuantumTech

EPO/OECD hybrid event: Scaling up quantum innovation, 17 December 2025. Register now: epo.org/quantum

⚛️ Join us for a timely and insightful conclusion to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology!

📅 17 December → the launch of our landmark European Patent Office and OECD study examining the evolution of #quantum technologies.

✅ Register to attend in Paris or online: epo.org/quantum

What is research security and why does it matter for global science? As governments link science and technology more tightly to national and economic security goals, research security policies have surged almost tenfold since 2018. This blog explores what research secu...

As global research grows more strategic, #ResearchSecurity is on the rise.

OECD countries reported 250+ initiatives in 2025, up from a few dozen in 2018.

Protecting science while keeping it open is key. We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/6i9

#openscience #scicomm #scipol

Do start-ups provide better jobs?  What new OECD evidence shows on wage gaps, contract security and opportunities New OECD analysis using data from France and Portugal challenges the assumption that young firms pay less or offer less secure contracts. Instead, these firms often provide competitive wages, more per...

Do #startups offer better jobs?

New OECD analysis challenges the assumptions that young firms pay less and offer less secure contracts.

Our blog explores the evidence: bit.ly/3JWcedd

#SMEs #smallbusiness | @flcalv.bsky.social

Graph: Science, technology and innovation research security initiatives. Number of ongoing initiatives, as reported in the 2025 STIP Compass database. The number rises from approx. 25 in 2013 to around 250 in 2025, with a sharp increase beginning around 2019.

Graph: Science, technology and innovation research security initiatives. Number of economies with ongoing initiatives, as reported in the 2025 STIP Compass database. The number rises from just over 10 in 2013 to 41 in 2025.

By 2025, 41 countries had introduced 250 #ResearchSecurity policy measures, almost 10x more than in 2018.

As geopolitics reshapes global science and innovation, the new OECD STI Outlook 2025 highlights the need to safeguard critical assets while keeping science open: oe.cd/STIO25

#scicom #scipol

OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025: Driving Change in a Shifting Landscape

New OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook: National security, economic resilience and scientific openness are increasingly intertwined.

The challenge? Protecting sensitive research while keeping science as open as possible: oe.cd/6d-

#STIpolicy #scicom #scipol #technews #openscience

Graph: Government R&D budget trends

Public #RandD budgets in the OECD stagnated in 2024.

The new OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2025 calls for smarter, more co-ordinated STI policies to navigate tech changes and other challenges we all share: oe.cd/STIO25

#STIpolicy #scicom #scipol #techpol

📢The #COP30 OECD Virtual Pavilion will open 3 November. Register now to join leading thinkers and policy experts as they discuss solutions to accelerate climate action and build a more sustainable, resilient future.

Find out more & sign up: brnw.ch/21wWPqP

#OECDatCOP30

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on innovation, science, technology & industry! In our new issue:

🔹 Measuring science & innovation for #SustainableGrowth
🔹 #Quantum and #AI: A perfect match?
🔹 #MentalHealth in the #digital age

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/430yc4U

OECD report: Measuring Science and Innovation for Sustainable Growth

Just published! Drawing on a wide range of indicators and data sources, this new OECD publication is a unique reference guide for policymakers, statisticians and researchers on how science, technology & innovation contribute to #SustainableGrowth: oe.cd/6db

#STIpolicy #GreenTransition

Blog: Why ocean economy productivity is stagnating and what policymakers can do about it

The #ocean economy supports over 100 million jobs and generates 3-4% of global GDP. But its productivity is stagnating and, in some areas, declining. Our blog explores the underlying factors and what policymakers can do to reverse the trend: oe.cd/6d4

#OceanEconomy #BlueEconomy

The role of science and innovation in sustainable growth: How can STI support economic growth while tackling environmental challenges? 9 October 2025, 13:00-14:00 CET. Ask your question on Sli.do #sustainablegrowth

How can science, technology & innovation drive growth while tackling climate and #sustainability challenges?

Join us in Brussels or online on 9 October to explore new OECD evidence at our event with @bruegel.org.

🔗 bit.ly/4o5PDJB

#STIpolicy #GreenTransition #SustainableGrowth

Join the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Compass 2025 data release and panel discussion with the European Commission and OECD.

Join us as we unveil the STIP Compass 2025 dataset.

Now with 8700+ initiatives from 63 countries & the EU, the #STIPcompass is a valuable resource for exploring and interacting with #STIpolicy data.

🗓️ 21 Oct., 11:00-12:30 CET
📍 Brussels or online
🔗 Register: link.europa.eu/HrnX83

#scipol #techpol

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 Why is #HealthData so underused?
🔹 Trends in #IndustrialPolicy
🔹 Solving the #TechTalent shortage
🔹 National statistical offices & #DataGovernance

...and more! 👉 bit.ly/3JZKGTV

#STIpolicy

Blog: We have a lot of valuable health data. Why is it so hard to use?

Health data could transform #healthcare – so why aren’t we using it to its full potential?

We take a look in our blog with @oecdsocial.bsky.social and suggest ways for policymakers to help transform #HealthData into a powerful tool for improving global #health outcomes: oe.cd/6b7

What are the latest trends in industrial policy? Three key findings from OECD data Governments across the OECD are increasingly using industrial policy to boost competitiveness, accelerate the green transition and build economic resilience in the face of trade tensions, slowing prod...

New OECD data quantifying industrial strategies reveals how 11 countries are reshaping #IndustrialPolicy to boost competitiveness, go green and build resilience. Our blog explores the data and identifies key trends: oe.cd/6aR

Why innovation needs smarter governance, not just faster tech From AI to synthetic biology, the speed at which emerging technologies evolve presents dilemmas for governments seeking to harness the benefits of technology while managing risks. This blog explores what policymakers can do to evolve governance at the speed of technology.

A brain implant voicing your thoughts.

Scammers cloning your voice with AI.

Companies trying to bring back extinct species.

As #EmergingTech races ahead, is #TechGovernance keeping up?

Our blog with @oecdgovernance.bsky.social explores why #innovation needs smarter #governance: oe.cd/65c

OECD workshop on access to research software: opportunities and challenges, 8 September 2025, 9:30-16:30 CET

🧬 Ensuring access to #ResearchSoftware is key to advancing #OpenScience, innovation & trust.

🗓️ Join us online for an OECD workshop on Mon. 8 Sept. to explore policy options for widening access to #research software & help shape future cooperation.

🔗 Info & registration: oe.cd/6ac

#scipol #scicomm

Newsletter: OECD news on innovation, science, technology and industry

Don't miss the latest OECD insights on #innovation, science, technology & industry! In our latest edition:

🔹 France’s online #gaming edge, despite urban-rural #broadband #connectivity divides
🔹 The new Global #AI Initiatives Navigator
🔹 Blogs on #CitizenScience & more

👉 bit.ly/40JyWdG

#technews

Blog: France’s best regions for online gaming according to OECD broadband data

#France has made its mark in the online #gaming world, underpinned by strong #connectivity. Yet despite impressive #broadband speeds, areas differ when it comes to #latency. And like in other countries, there is a persistent urban-rural divide. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/68S

#esport #technews

Six OECD policy priorities for a healthy and productive ocean The world’s ocean is at a tipping point. From plastic pollution to overfishing, the challenges facing our blue planet are urgent and interconnected. As the global community gathers in Nice for the Thi...

If the #OceanEconomy were a country, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world. But there is a real risk that the growth of past decades may stall.

What are the top policy priorities for healthy and productive #oceans? Our blog dives in: oe.cd/68I

#fisheries #maritime #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy

Are governments still reaching for the stars? A look at civil space R&D New OECD data show that government funding for civil space research is increasingly uneven, with major cutbacks in the United States offset by gains in Europe and Asia. This blog explores trends in pu...

Space technology quietly powers much of modern life, yet government budgets for civil #space R&D are becoming increasingly volatile. While some countries are ramping up investments, others are pulling back.

🚀 Blast off to our blog to find out more: oe.cd/66d

#SpaceTech #SpaceResearch #SpaceNews

What is citizen science and why should policymakers care? Citizen science empowers people from all walks of life to contribute meaningfully to scientific research—from tracking biodiversity to supporting public health. As it gains momentum globally, this blo...

There is growing interest in #CitizenScience to enhance research efficiency and relevance, as well as trust in #science.

Why does citizen science matter for #SciencePolicy, and how can governments support it? We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/5-5

#scipol #scipolicy #scicomm #scinews #openscience

Newsletter: OECD Digital Policy Digest

Don't miss the latest issue of the OECD #DigitalPolicy Digest with new analysis of #connectivity divides between urban and rural areas, insights on how governments are cracking down on #SocialMedia age limits, our recent blog posts on #AI and more: bit.ly/44MWC3k

#broadband #5G #digital #technews

Want stronger growth in Europe? Start with the air we breathe New OECD research reveals that air pollution significantly reduces labour productivity across Europe. This blog post highlights how even modest improvements in air quality can boost productivity, deta...

Clean air is not only essential for public health; it is critical for economic productivity. New OECD research examines the relationship between air #pollution and labour #productivity using data from millions of companies across #Europe. Our blog takes a look: oe.cd/66r

#AirPollution #AirQuality

The OECD has just launched the Global AI Initiatives Navigator, bringing together high-quality indicators, evidence and tools from leading international sources to help users understand how #AI is being developed, deployed and governed worldwide: bit.ly/46J8zYW

#AIpolicy #TechNews #OECDAI

Blog. Unlocking productivity with generative AI: Evidence from experimental studies

#GenerativeAI has the potential to transform work, boost #productivity, foster innovation and stimulate entrepreneurship, but its effects vary. In our blog, we explore key findings of recent experimental studies on its potential impacts: oe.cd/684

#OECDAI

Blog. Why your industrial policy might be more effective than you think: Using VAT data to assess policy effects

Governments may be systematically underestimating the impact of their #IndustrialPolicy by focusing on direct effects while overlooking network spillovers. Our blog explores this measurement gap, its implications, and what policymakers can do about it using #VAT data: oe.cd/683

OECD Compendium of Productivity Indicators 2025 This report presents a comprehensive overview of both recent and long-term trends in productivity levels and growth across OECD countries and, where possible, in accession countries. It covers a range...

📢 Out now: #OECD Compendium of Productivity Indicators 2025

A full overview of #productivity across OECD & accession countries – industry trends, firm sizes, investment & more.

Explore the report:
🔗 oe.cd/67M

#OECDStats