Dr. Nicole Lemke

Nicole Lemke is a Senior Policy Researcher working at the intersection of AI systems, markets, and governance. She leads research on how technical capabilities, market dynamics, and policy frameworks shape AI development and European competitiveness.

Her current work analyzes AI startup and investment landscapes across Europe and the United States, examining emerging technological niches, market concentration, and competitive positioning. She combines quantitative methods with policy expertise to produce actionable insights for evidence-based AI governance.

Nicole is based in Paris and has also lived and worked in Switzerland, Germany, and the United States. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Lausanne and was a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley.