Simon Forge

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Simon Forge is a leading analyst of technology competitiveness, with a research focus on industrial robotics, ICT innovation, and the strategic role of emerging technologies in Europe’s economic future. His most influential work, *A Helping Hand for Europe: The Competitive Outlook for the EU Robotics Industry* (2010, 32 citations), remains a cornerstone reference for policymakers and industry stakeholders, offering a prescient assessment of Europe’s position in the global robotics race. In this study, Forge demonstrated that European firms are active across multiple disruptive technology fronts, yet face structural challenges in scaling innovation. His subsequent work, *Comparing Innovation Performance in the EU and the USA: Lessons from Three ICT Sub-Sectors* (2013), deepens this analysis by documenting persistent innovation gaps in web services, robotics, and display technologies. Forge’s research is notable for its policy-oriented approach, directly linking technological competitiveness to government strategy. As a contributor to the European Commission’s COMPLETE project, his insights have shaped debates on how the EU can leverage emerging technologies for economic growth. Forge’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the intersection of technology policy, industrial competitiveness, and European innovation ecosystems.