Maria Abrahamsson | Graphene Flagship: The Graphene Flagship's ā¬1B funding ended. What happens now?
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The Graphene Flagship's ā¬1B funding ended. What happens now?
With the conclusion of its initial 10-year funding cycle, the Graphene Flagship has transitioned into a new phase called "Graphene EU." This new entity operates as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA), a significant structural change from its predecessor. Under the CSA model, there is no direct funding allocated for new research or innovation projects within the Flagship itself.
The community is now structured differently, consisting of various independent European projects funded through other EU calls. These projects are expected to join and participate in the Graphene EU network, leveraging the ecosystem built over the last decade. This model relies heavily on the established trust and collaborative spirit within the community to maintain cohesion and momentum without a central funding pot.
The primary role of the CSA is to act as a hub that supports this distributed network. It focuses on maintaining community ties, helping projects find complementary expertise, and facilitating secure and flexible collaborations. Crucially, the CSA enables the entire 2D materials community to continue to speak with one voice, which is vital for influencing policy and strategy in a rapidly changing European political and technological landscape.
In this short video, you can learn:
* The Flagship's transition from a directly funded program to a Coordination and Support Action (CSA).
* How the new "Graphene EU" community is structured around existing, independently funded projects.
* The key functions of the CSA: maintaining the network, facilitating collaboration, and providing a unified voice.
š **Clip Abstract** Following the conclusion of its initial 10-year funding period, the Graphene Flagship has transitioned into a new operational model called "Graphene EU." This Coordination and Support Action (CSA) no longer directly funds research but instead leverages its established network to support and unify various European projects in the 2D materials space.
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Was the ā¬1 Billion Graphene Flagship a success? The data is in.
Was the ā¬1 Billion Graphene Flagship a success? The data is in.
Over its first decade, the Graphene Flagship generated a massive scientific output, resulting in over 5,400 scientific publications. This vast body of work significantly advanced the fundamental understanding and application of graphene and related materials. The sheer volume and quality of the research cemented Europe's leading position in the field.
The innovation output was independently evaluated and found to be approximately 13 times higher per thousand euros invested compared to typical EU research projects. This exceptional efficiency translated into tangible economic benefits, including the creation of new companies, new products, and an estimated 80,000 jobs across Europe. This demonstrates a remarkable return on the initial public and private investment.
A key factor in this success was the creation of a robust and collaborative ecosystem. The Flagship involved over 200 scientific and industrial partners, with industry accounting for nearly 50% of the partners in later stages. This collaborative framework also served as a powerful training engine, educating more than a thousand doctoral students and postdocs who now form the backbone of Europe's advanced materials workforce.
In this short video, you can learn:
* The staggering scientific output from the Flagship's first 10 years: over 5,400 publications.
* How its innovation efficiency was 13 times higher than typical EU research projects.
* The massive economic contribution, including the creation of over 80,000 jobs in Europe.
š **Clip Abstract** A quantitative review of the Graphene Flagship's first decade reveals its immense success, with metrics showing a massive return on investment in scientific publications, innovation, and job creation. The program's unique collaborative structure involving over 200 academic and industrial partners was a key driver of this outcome.
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Is the Graphene Flagship *only* about graphene?
Is the Graphene Flagship *only* about graphene?
While the initiative began with a primary focus on graphene, its scientific and technical scope has evolved significantly. Today, the community and its research interests have broadened to encompass a much wider family of materials. The conversation has shifted from being solely about graphene to "graphene and related 2D materials."
This expanded scope now actively includes other promising families of two-dimensional materials that exhibit unique and often complementary properties to graphene. This strategic pivot acknowledges that the future of advanced materials lies in a diverse portfolio, not a single "wonder material." The Flagship now serves as an umbrella for research across this entire class of materials.
Specific examples of these other 2D materials include MXenes and phosphorene, among others. The speaker highlights that this expanding "play park" of materials is critical, as a scientific breakthrough in any one of them could completely reshape the technological landscape. Therefore, it is essential for the community to be aware of and engaged with the full spectrum of 2D materials.
In this short video, you can learn:
* How the Flagship's focus has officially expanded beyond just graphene.
* Which other important 2D materials, like MXenes and phosphorene, are now included.
* Why this broader materials scope is critical for enabling future scientific and technological breakthroughs.
š **Clip Abstract** The Graphene Flagship is no longer exclusively focused on graphene, but has expanded its scope to include a whole family of related 2D materials. This strategic shift acknowledges the potential of other materials like MXenes and phosphorene to drive the next wave of technological innovation.
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