B. Annex I :Technological Dimension of the AURO Bloc
B. Annex I: Technological Dimension of the AURO Bloc
Towards Technological Sovereignty and Continental
Digital Autonomy
1. Introduction: Technology as a Pillar of Continental Sovereignty
The path to a strong and sovereign economic bloc is impossible without a solid technological foundation. In a world where control over data, digital infrastructures, and technological supply chains defines global hegemony, AURO must embrace the challenge of building its own technological sovereignty
With a territorial extension comparable to Asia (43.3 million km²) and vast natural resources, the AURO Bloc has the conditions to drive its own technological revolution, aligned with the values of integration, sustainable development, and cultural diversity.
2. Current Situation Diagnosis
External Technological Dependency.
Limited Participation in Global High-Tech Value Chains.
Low Investment in Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D+i).
Brain Drain to Developed Economies.
3. Action Plan: AURO
3.1. Priority Strategic Axes
Critical Connectivity Infrastructure.
High-Value Semiconductor and Biotechnology Chains.
Production of Clean and Sustainable Technologies.
Cybersecurity and Digital Autonomy.
4. Strategic Objectives for 2035
Reduce external technological dependency by 40%.
Ensure at least 30% of technological products consumed in AURO are domestically produced.
Position AURO as a global provider of sustainable technology solutions.
5. Guiding Principles
Continental Integration and Cooperation.
Protection of Digital Sovereignty and Data Ownership.
Innovation with a Continental Identity.
Technological Development Focused on Sustainability and Social Well-being.
6. Implementation Strategies for Key Sectors
6.1. Sovereign Digital Infrastructure
AURO Continental Data Network:
o Creation of a sovereign cloud with data centers in Brazil, Mexico, and Canada.
o Development of AURO submarine fiber optic cables connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, independent of foreigncontrolled routes.
Satellites and Rural Connectivity:
o Launch of an AURO satellite constellation to connect remote regions (Amazon, Andes, Arctic).
o Strategic partnerships to accelerate deployment.
6.2. Priority Technological Value Chains
Semiconductors:
o Creation of pilot factories in Mexico and Canada using locally sourced lithium and copper.
o Alliances with Taiwan and South Korea for technology transfer.
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals:
o Establishment of the AURO Strategic Medicines Hub in Brazil and Cuba.
Clean Energy Technologies:
o Creation of the AURO Green Hydrogen Consortium, led by Chile, Canada, and Brazil.
7. Cooperation and Financing Mechanisms
7.1. AURO Tech Ecosystem Governance
AURO Continental Technology Agency (AURO-Tech):
o Define standards, manage intellectual property, and coordinate technological policies.
o Establish a AURO Patent Bank to accelerate innovation and grant licenses to startups.
7.2. Innovative Financing
AURO Technology Bonds:
o Issued by the AURO Development Bank, backed by strategic natural resources.
Continental Venture Capital:
o Initial $10 billion fund to support startups in AI, sustainable mining, and agri-tech.
7.3. Education and Talent
AURO Technological University:
o Virtual and physical campuses, including a branch in Silicon Valley.
AURO-Harvard/MIT Program:
o Scholarships for strategic areas with guaranteed return of service.
Continental Hackathons:
o Annual competitions to solve local challenges through technology.
8. Protection and Digital Security
AURO Cyberdefense:
o Creation of the AURO Continental Cyber Command.
Big Tech Regulation:
o Digital tax on foreign technology platforms (Meta, Google) to fund local innovation.
9. Geopolitical Projection
AURO Technological Diplomacy:
o Export local technology solutions to Africa and Southeast Asia.
Selective Alliances:
o Cooperate with the EU on AI regulation while avoiding dependency on Chinese 5G infrastructure.
10. Success Indicators
Key Metrics:
o 40% of technological components produced within the bloc by 2035.
o Joint patent registrations and high-value product development.
Public Dashboard:
o Real-time monitoring of progress: talent repatriation, startups created, investments secured.
11. Expanded Conclusion: Towards a Unique Model of Technological Sovereignty
AURO's technological sovereignty must be built with its own vision, far from merely imitating foreign models:
1. Leverage Unique Advantages: Abundant natural resources, rich biodiversity, and cultural diversity.
2. Prioritize Technologies with Social and Environmental Impact: Agri-tech for food security, clean energies for green industrialization.
3. Build a Unique Narrative: "Technology with Continental Identity" as an alternative to Silicon Valley and China’s models.
Proposed Symbol:
The launch of the first “AURO Chip”, manufactured entirely with continental lithium and copper by 2030, used in public devices across schools and hospitals.
