> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kems-en.clicknl.nl/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kems-en.clicknl.nl/notes/about-the-development-of-this-agenda.md). # About the development of this agenda This agenda provides a framework for multidisciplinary thinking about KEMs and lists the main categories of methods that can be used in tackling missions and transitions. By presenting the current state of research (existing methods) and the most pressing research questions (knowledge gaps), the agenda serves as a basis for research programming around the missions and as inspiration for research proposals that address methodological challenges. The Top Sector Creative Industries launched the concept of KEMs, as used within the design disciplines, in its [KIA Creative Industries 2018-2021](https://www.clicknl.nl/kennis-en-innovatieagenda/). In recent years, the concept of KEMs has been embraced by the (top) sectors as a valuable addition to the KETs (Key Enabling Technologies) and a crucial link in the process of addressing missions. Within the themes of the Mission-Driven Innovation Policy, there is a need to strengthen knowledge about and the development of new KEMs. The KEMs are therefore included in the KIA Key Technologies and they play a prominent role in the KIAs of the mission themes. The latter KIA supports the four theme KIAs with research into overarching knowledge and technology that is relevant to the missions in all four themes. With this positioning, the KEMs will be given a prominent place in research programming for the coming years. This agenda has been drawn up for this programming. Because this research agenda was developed in the context of the Mission-Driven Innovation Policy, a broad elaboration of the concept of KEMs was sought that does justice to all forms of social and societal innovation. On the basis of a starting document drawn up by the initiators, a request was made in which a broad field of Dutch scientists from the alpha, beta and gamma sciences was consulted about the scientific state of affairs and the required research into KEMs within their various fields. The multicolored input that was collected with this request has been processed by the authors into this agenda. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://kems-en.clicknl.nl/notes/about-the-development-of-this-agenda.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.