Technology monitoring and assessment: Comparing EU, US and Chinese approaches

This policy brief focusses on technology monitoring and assessment (TMA). TMA is important for R&I policy orientation, and has significant socioeconomic impacts, especially in terms of emerging technologies. After outlining the advantages and features of TMA systems, this brief compares the TMA systems in China, the US and the EU, and outlines the structural and methodological challenges faced by the EU TMA approach. This brief concludes by providing recommendations to EU policymakers to transform the EU TMA system into a distinct advantage in the competition for global innovation leadership.