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<p>The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) is a leading public R&amp;D institution in high-performance computing (HPC), yet it faces challenges such as budget constraints, misaligned recruitment strategies, and technical experts’ reluctance to assume leadership roles. Through interviews with 20 BSC experts, this study identifies exaptation—repurposing internal roles and external collaborations—as a pivotal strategy to address these challenges. Findings reveal that interdisciplinary team structures and proactive engagement with technology developers enhance innovation, while budgetary cycles and support-service limitations hinder efficiency. The study contributes a novel framework for public R&amp;D institutions to leverage exaptation, balancing structural flexibility with performance metrics. Key recommendations include aligning HR practices with strategic goals and fostering adaptive leadership.</p>

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Exaptation as a strategic mechanism in public R&D: challenges and solutions at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center

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    2025年7月22日

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  • Giulio Toscani

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The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) is a leading public R&D institution in high-performance computing (HPC), yet it faces challenges such as budget constraints, misaligned recruitment strategies, and technical experts’ reluctance to assume leadership roles. Through interviews with 20 BSC experts, this study identifies exaptation—repurposing internal roles and external collaborations—as a pivotal strategy to address these challenges. Findings reveal that interdisciplinary team structures and proactive engagement with technology developers enhance innovation, while budgetary cycles and support-service limitations hinder efficiency. The study contributes a novel framework for public R&D institutions to leverage exaptation, balancing structural flexibility with performance metrics. Key recommendations include aligning HR practices with strategic goals and fostering adaptive leadership.