What is a Strategic Research Agenda?
The Strategic Research Agenda is the main working document of a Technology Platform. All European Technology Platforms depend critically on major technological advances, which require a close coordination of all stages of research, from the basic research, performed in Universities and Research Centers, to industrial research and innovation. The purpose of the Strategic Research Agenda is to map the needs for all stages of research over an extended period of time (15-20 years), identifying roadblocks, potential alternatives and defining priorities. Strategic research agendas seek to overcome barriers to the development, deployment and use of new technologies. These barriers may have to do with how research is organised, regulations, technical standards, funding, disinclination to accept new technologies, or a shortage of skills and training.
