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Strategic Policy Guidance for Navigating Global Tech Trade and Governance Rivalries

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Imagine the world as a giant game where the US and China are fighting over the rules of technology. This work acts like a playbook for Europe to find its own way and build bridges with other countries. It looks at how to handle everything from biotech to digital finance without getting crushed in the middle.

By the numbers
14
Total deliverables
9
Consortium partners
8
Countries involved
10
First year deliverables
6
Second year deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies operating in high-tech sectors face extreme uncertainty due to the geopolitical rivalry between the US, China, and the EU. This creates unpredictable regulatory environments and trade barriers.

The solution

What was built

A set of 14 deliverables including policy briefs, open-access articles, and scenario-testing workshops to guide EU tech governance.

Audience

Who needs this

Government relations directors at tech firmsChief Strategy Officers in biotechCompliance officers in fintechInternational trade consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Biotechnology
enterprise
Target: International biotech firm

If you are a biotech firm dealing with conflicting regulations between the EU and China — this project developed policy recommendations that help clarify the EU's positioning. This allows for better long-term planning of international research partnerships.

Financial Technology
mid-size
Target: Fintech payment provider

If you are a payment provider dealing with shifting digital finance rules across different regions — this project developed knowledge on financial technology governance. This helps you anticipate regulatory changes in the EU and its global partners.

Cybersecurity
enterprise
Target: Defense tech contractor

If you are a contractor dealing with security and defense tech restrictions — this project developed strategies for the EU to reconceptualize multilateral governance. This provides a clearer view of how the EU intends to lead in security tech.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for accessing these findings?

Based on available project data, no pricing is mentioned as the project produces open-access articles and policy briefs.

Is there an industrial scale version of this technology?

Based on available project data, this is a research project focused on policy recommendations rather than a physical product for industrial scaling.

How is the IP or licensing handled for the results?

Based on available project data, the project emphasizes open-access publications, suggesting a non-proprietary approach to its findings.

What is the timeline for the final policy recommendations?

The project period runs from 2023-03-01 to 2027-02-28, with final results expected by the end date.

How will these recommendations be integrated into law?

The project uses scenario-testing workshops with EU officials and regional groupings to co-develop actionable policy recommendations.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 8 universities and 1 research organization across 8 countries. With 0% industry participation and 0 SMEs, the project is driven by theoretical and legal expertise rather than commercial application, focusing on high-level policy influence.

How to reach the team

Contact Universiteit Maastricht regarding the REMIT project policy briefs.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to track the final policy recommendations for your sector.