23.01.2026 A comparative overview of critical technology lists

Lists of critical and sensitive technologies are becoming increasingly important for research security and technology sovereignty. In a new analysis, DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) compares approaches from the EU, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and the USA. It also outlines how the lists can be used to support detailed risk assessments.

Scientific and technological progress is recognised as a key driver for security, economic performance, and overcoming social challenges. States are increasingly developing strategic instruments to promote research, manage innovation, and simultaneously protect technological sovereignty. National and supranational lists of critical or sensitive technologies play a central role in this context.

These lists are intended to identify technologies of particular strategic importance and serve as a reference framework for policy-making, funding decisions, and security measures. At the same time, they are increasingly shaping the framework conditions for research and innovation activities of universities and research institutions.

Source: DLR Porjektträger 
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