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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