Virginia MahieuNeurotech Director
Think tank · Policy · Brussels, Belgium (CFG vzw); Netherlands domicile via Stichting Centre for Future Generations · Est. 2021
The Centre for Future Generations (CFG) is an independent “think-and-do tank” focused on helping policymakers anticipate and govern rapid technological change, with an emphasis on emerging technologies that can have asymmetric, large-scale impacts. CFG positions itself as bridging technical expertise and policy analysis so that legislators and regulators can better anticipate societal risks and opportunities across the technology lifecycle.
CFG’s work is organized around four technology program areas: Advanced AI, Biotech, Climate interventions, and Neurotech, plus an Incubator for exploratory and cross-cutting work. Strategically, CFG has aimed to influence European policy by producing scenario and governance research (for example on “CERN for AI” and other institutional capacity questions), translating complex science into policy-relevant analysis, and convening stakeholders. In 2026, CFG also announced a spin-out of its Advanced AI portfolio into a new independent foundation (Arq), while stating that it will continue covering the broader range of emerging technologies across its other programs. CFG states that it is a nonprofit and that it does not accept funding that could compromise its independence, including primary support from governments, corporations, or political parties.
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Part one of our cognitive integrity report examines the psychological needs that drive us to use AI-enabled systems. The post Why we turn to AI systems and why cognitive integrity is at stake appeared first on Centre for Future Generations .
CFG among the first Belgian nonprofits recognised by Effectief GevenEffectief Geven has named CFG a promising Belgian nonprofit, following a Giving Green grant for our work on the governance of climate interventions. The post CFG among the first Belgian nonprofits recognised by Effectief Geven appeared first on Centre for Future Generations .
Does Horizon funding fit the biotech firms it’s seeking to grow?Our analysis looks at how EU Horizon research grants reach biotech firms, comparing them with digital and hard tech peers, to ask whether the funding fits the way biotech develops. The post Does Horizon funding fit the biotech firms it’s seeking to grow? appeared first on Centre
Safe by design, for every mindThe EU is moving to protect children online, but the design practices in question exploit vulnerabilities we all share. Protecting minds at every age means a shared standard for regulators: cognitive integrity. The post Safe by design, for every mind appeared first on Centre for
Strength in small numbersTechnology is fast becoming one of the defining public-policy concerns of our age. But tech policy is a young, under-resourced field, outspent many times over by industry, and there are far too few independent organisations to carry it. The post Strength in small numbers appeared
Cognitive integrity is the next frontier in AI governanceThe EU's Special Panel on child safety online recommends an access restriction for under-13s and safe design for all minors on social media. But users age out of protection, not out of vulnerability. This brief introduces cognitive integrity, a concept for governing AI-mediated s
What Europeans think about solar radiation modificationA technology that could cool the planet is moving up the scientific and policy agenda, but most Europeans have never heard of it. We looked at what the public actually knows about solar radiation modification, and what they think once they do. The post What Europeans think about
Submission to the Call for Evidence for the EU Biotech Act IIThe debate around solar radiation modification tends to weigh risks for people alive today against risks for people alive tomorrow. CFG and the Jesuit European Social Centre argue that framing is too narrow — future generations, ecosystems, and non-human species all have a stake
CFG announced it was recognised by Effectief Geven, including a stated link to Giving Green support for CFG’s Climate Interventions work on solar radiation modification governance.
CFG’s Velislava Petrova appointed Bulgarian foreign ministerCFG announced that its Chief Programme Officer, Dr Velislava Petrova, was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in the new Bulgarian government.
Europe’s neurotech grey zone is failing companies tooCFG announced research on how regulatory ambiguity in neurotechnology affects companies and founders, particularly across wellness vs medical pathways.
CFG’s Advanced AI programme finds a new homeCFG announced that it will spin out its Advanced AI portfolio into a new independent foundation, Arq, led by Max Reddel, while stating it will continue work across other emerging technology areas.
New CFG Incubator tackles tech policy questions outside the agendaCFG announced the launch of its Incubator to house limited-term exploratory and cross-cutting tech governance projects outside its established program agenda.
Challenging Europe’s assumptions about power and technology at Think & Do 2025CFG recapped its Think & Do 2025 event, including the framing question about whether Europe can be both sovereign and competitive on technology and broader event themes.