In a not so distant past state fund academia had the time to pursue their research without the need to deliver what economy donors deemed relevant. Then researc

In a not so distant past state fund academia had the time to pursue their research without the need to deliver what economy donors deemed relevant. Then research got increasingly economy funded. Today we are at two, minutes two millions. Innovation doesn't always need the big team but time, deep understanding of a few (one?), patience, dedication and endurance.