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2021 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard Summary

Key Findings:

Global R&D Performance (2020)

• Global R&D investment increased by 6.0% (€51bn) despite pandemic disruptions.
• US (+9.1%) and China (+18.1%) led growth, while the EU experienced a slight decrease (-2.2%).
• Governance and key technology sectors (+6.3%) drove positive trends.

EU Positioning Compared to Competitors:

• The EU fell to 20.3% of global R&D, trailing behind China (15.5%) and the US (37.8%).
• Health (+10.3%) and ICT services (+7.2%) outperformed the EU average, while the automotive sector (-7.2%) hindered overall progress.

Sectoral Specialization:

• The EU maintains a strong presence in Automotive and Chemicals, but its innovation intensity in tech sectors is lower than the US.
• China grows rapidly in ICT Services and ICT Producers, driving its competitive catch-up.

Green Innovation:

• The EU ranks second globally for high-value green patents (57%) and international protection (23%).
• Key opportunities exist in cement, fertilizers, and metals, though digital technologies for climate change mitigation require acceleration.

Sustainability Goals Link:

• Higher R&D investors show stronger commitment to SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
• Companies with greater R&D investment correlate with improved SDG scores.

Policy Implications:

• The EU requires targeted investments to bridge gaps in ICT, health biotech, and digital deep tech.
• Strengthening international collaborations and green technology partnerships is critical for a competitive sustainable transition.

For detailed data and sector-specific performance across 8 energy-intensive industries and environmental SDGs, refer to the full report.