Li et al. (2026): Mapping the innovation landscape of carbon-negative technologies in Europe: A data-driven multidimensional analysis
Rongrong Li, Mengqi Ma and Qiang Wang, IN: Research Policy, https://doi.org/10.1177/0958305X251410628
Carbon-negative technologies (CNTs) are vital to achieving net-zero climate goals. However, regional disparities in CNT innovation capacity remain insufficiently understood. This study maps the innovation landscape of CNTs across 18 European countries from 2013 to 2023 using a novel multidimensional, data-driven approach. A real-coded accelerated genetic algorithm is integrated with projection pursuit to construct a high-dimensional evaluation model capable of handling nonlinear, nonnormal data distributions. Thirteen indicators across innovation input, output, and environment are selected to quantify national innovation capacities.