3% R&D Action Plan: Dutch govt commits to 3% GDP investment in R&D by 2030
The Dutch government has launched an ambitious 9-point plan aimed at reversing the country’s lag in innovation and boosting long-term economic resilience.
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Vigneshwar has been a News Reporter at Silicon Canals since 2018. A seasoned technology journalist with almost a decade of experience, he covers the European startup ecosystem, from AI and Web3 to clean energy and health tech. Previously, he was a content producer and consumer product reviewer for leading Indian digital media, including NDTV, GizBot, and FoneArena. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation in Chennai and a Diploma in Broadcasting Journalism in New Delhi.
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