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May 4
On the anniversary of the Draghi Report, the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) has launched the "Draghi Tracker," an independent tool measuring the implementation of its 20 key recommendations for European competitiveness. The first release shows that only 14% of proposals have been acted upon, highlighting Europe’s lack of urgency in the face of what Draghi called an "existential risk." Overseen by a board of leading European CEOs, the Tracker will provide regular analysis to put constructive pressure on policymakers to act with greater speed and boldness.
On the occasion of the Choose Europe Conference, the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) has unveiled the "May the 4th Initiative for Science." JEDI announced the launch of its Transatlantic Science Fellows program to welcome leading scientists worldwide as Program Managers of its moonshot programs, initiated a coalition of major European and international foundations committed to science and advanced technology, and revealed its first Science & Philanthropy Radar highlighting the untapped potential of mobilizing civil society and philanthropy for research in Europe.
December 19
Jolt Capital and the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) have announced that Jolt Capital is becoming a JEDI Partner. Jolt Capital is a private equity firm that invests in European technology companies on the cusp of global growth. The Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) is the precursor to an advanced research projects agency (European ARPA), with a mission to achieve European tech leadership and sovereignty by launching moonshot technology programs.
February 14
On the occasion of the 2025 edition of the World AI Cannes Festival (WAICF) and the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, a collective of Mayors and Presidents of Departments officially announces the creation of a network dedicated to implementing Artificial Intelligence solutions in partnership with the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI). This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative strategies and technologies within local authorities to enhance access to public services and address the major challenges of the 21st century.
July 25
Telecom Paris and the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), the European advanced research projects agency, have announced that Telecom Paris is becoming a JEDI Partner.
The collaboration between Telecom Paris and JEDI includes the involvement of Telecom Paris researchers and professors in JEDI Moonshots research programs, specifically in the fields of computing (Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Disinformation/Deepfakes, Semiconductors, Quantum).
December 4
The Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) and the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) have unveiled plans for potential collaboration on advanced research and technology.
This announcement comes during President Emmanuel Macron’s three-day State visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and underscores the intent of both organizations to identify and launch advanced research and technology projects that address critical global challenges.
October 19, 2023
Cannes et la Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) s’associent pour lancer un GrandChallenge dédié à la recherche sur le microbiome marin pour découvrir de nouveaux médicaments, notamment anti-cancéreux.
Le JEDI Cannes Ocean Microbiome GrandChallenge est le premier Challenge organisé avec une collectivité locale en Europe, et impliquera de nombreuses équipes pluridisciplinaires venant de centres de recherches, entreprises et start-ups à l’échelle européenne.
January 30
On the occasion of the French President's state visit to Sweden, the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI) and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB) announce a strategic partnership on Technology. ​
This partnership between SEB and JEDI includes Moonshots research programs in Cybersecurity (post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic and AI-powered cyber), in Trust & fighting disinformation (deepfakes, cognitive manipulation), and in Artificial Intelligence/LLMs (including explainable AI, energy & data-frugal AI).
May 9, 2023
With a global polycrisis and an unclear vision for the future, Europe is more than ever at a crossroad, and looking for its political, strategic and technological relevance in the world.
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To mark Europe Day, the Joint European Disruptive Initiative, the European initiative for disruptive innovation, shares its vision in a Manifesto, a call for a bold & all-out scientific and technological offensive for Europe to (re)gain leadership in the 21st century.
April 3, 2022
Publication of JEDI White Paper on Presidential and Parliament Elections, Les 100 jours. Pour une France qui réussisse son 21ème siècle (100 days. For France to succeed in the 21st century)​, which has been distributed to all Presidential candidates and Parties running for MPs
December 16, 2021
Upcoming launch of the JEDI Democracy 2.0 GrandChallenge
focused on 6 critical democracy-supporting technologies.
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Fighting e-Censorship
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Detecting Deepfakes in real time
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Social networks without echochambers
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Face recognition without mass-surveillance potential
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Fighting cognitive manipulation
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Explainable artificial intelligence
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