I agree we have to start somewhere. However, I get the impression we've started a little late. We have to move forward and catch up. With regard to science and technology, we all agree that innovation is the way of the future in a world in which international competition is increasingly tough. We have major competitors, China and soon India, that can rely on hundreds of thousands of engineers and creators. If we don't promote innovation at home, in a country of 34 million inhabitants, we'll be in trouble.
I get the impression that, by supporting only 27 projects a year, we may be lagging behind where we should be. However, I like your approach of asking businesses to submit their ideas to us. I find that very promising. However, although it's a good start and we have to start somewhere, don't you think that $40 million a year for 27 projects is a drop of water in the ocean?