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Deep tech is often described as the opposite of conventional or “shallow” technology. Rather than focusing on incremental improvements in software or business models, deep tech is driven by scientific breakthroughs aimed at solving real-world problems that persist over time. 


In this episode of Invested by Europe, Jussi Hätönen, head of European Innovation Council Fund investments at the European Investment Bank, explains: 





what deep tech really means  how it differs from traditional tech innovation  why it takes longer and costs more to develop  why getting deep tech right is essential for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and sovereignty. 





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Gasoline prices are rising, and while drivers can switch to electric cars, other sectors face fewer alternatives. Aviation, shipping and heavy transport still rely on liquid fuels — and electrification is not yet a realistic option for many of these fleets. 


In this episode of Invested by Europe, Tiago Lopes, a senior engineer at the European Investment Bank, explains: 





what sustainable liquid fuels are  why they are critical for aviation and maritime transport  what is preventing them from being produced at scale in Europe  what is at stake for Europe’s energy security and strategic autonomy. 





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Cleantech is no longer a niche sector. It is at the heart of a full‑scale industrial transformation, shaping how Europe produces energy, decarbonises industry and builds a more resilient economy. 


In this episode of Invested by Europe, Sofia Viola, an investment officer at the European Investment Bank, explains: 


What cleantech is today — a clue: it’s more than just renewable energy  Why energy storage is critical to balancing renewable supply and demand  Why batteries are crucial to stabilising the power system  Why industrial decarbonisation is essential for competitiveness  How the EIC Fund supports cleantech startups and scale‑ups  Why access to long‑term capital remains a key challenge in Europe  What makes her optimistic about the future of cleantech 


The conversation also explores why cleantech represents a major economic opportunity — and why scaling these technologies will be decisive for Europe’s energy transition. 


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Biotechnology is one of Europe’s most important — and most challenging — innovation sectors. From vaccines and drugs to medical devices and digital medicine, biotech underpins Europe’s health systems, competitiveness and economic sovereignty. 


In this episode of Invested by Europe, Antoine de Lachaux, head of the life science and biotech unit at the European Investment Bank, explains: 


What biotech means — from pharmaceuticals and vaccines to medical devices and digital health  Why life sciences are strategically important for Europe  Why biotech innovation takes time, carries high risk and requires patient capital  How Europe’s fragmented market makes scaling more difficult than in the United States  What the proposed Biotech Act could change for European companies  How the EIB supports the sector, including its early investment in BioNTech  Why artificial intelligence is set to accelerate drug development, diagnostics and regulatory processes 


The conversation also looks at why Europe needs a truly European investment ecosystem to help biotech companies grow to global scale — and why this is a sector Europe cannot afford to outsource.


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