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Prepare for the economic shockwaves reshaping innovation — and learn how to turn them into funding opportunities. 🎧 Watch or listen now on your favorite platform: 👉 Substack 👉 YouTube 🎧 Spotify (audio) 🍎 Apple Podcasts (audio) 💡 Episode Overview So— the middle class isn’t vanishing by accident. It’s being squeezed by five unstoppable transitions: green, digital, globalization, war economy, a...

This is the episode where we say the quiet part out loud:if housing isn’t affordable, your digital upskilling, green mobility, and productivity agendas will stall. What you’ll get in this episode * A hard reset on why housing is the foundation of every other transition. * A candid interview with Pedro Pinheiro (ISCAL, Portugal) on turning students and employers into real innovation partners. * A p...

So… can transparency rebuild trust in economics and EU innovation? This episode dives deep into the idea that open, replicable data is now the real currency of credibility — not authority, not reputation, but proof . I also explore what this means for EU research and innovation projects , where credibility and traceability are becoming essential for funding success. 🎙️ What you’ll hear in this epi...

So… what if everything we think about growth is wrong? GDP goes up — yet innovation stalls. Budgets rise — but transitions lag. That’s not growth. That’s noise. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we explore how GDP became a broken measure of progress —why degrowth is an even worse idea —and how the real story is about five economic transitions that decide prosperity, risk, an...

By Fernando C. Gaspar 🌍 Europe leads the world in transition — but not where you might expect. 🎯 So… how ready is Europe, really? The AWTY Global Transitions Index 2024 tracks 195 countries across five transformative shifts shaping our future: 🌱 Green Transition 💻 Digital Transition 🏠 Housing Crisis 🌍 New Globalization ⚔️ War Economy And the results are surprising. Denmark, Ireland, and Luxe...

So… Europe is in two wars at once .Not just Russia’s drones crossing EU borders. But also Donald Trump’s exported culture war , aiming at Europe’s very identity. And here’s the real question:👉 What can research and innovation actually do to help Europe win both? In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we explore: * How Russia’s hybrid attacks (drones, cyber, sabotage) test Europe...

So—AWTY isn’t just a scorecard. It’s a map to where your next funded pilot, partner, or market lives. In this episode: * G7 vs BRICS — who’s actually ready to scale your research & innovation (and where the gaps pay). * Interview: Julia K. Dietmar on AI, sustainability, and getting real adoption beyond buzzwords. * Open Call Breakdown: EDF-2025-LS-DA-SME-NT — a non-thematic EDF call built for SMEs...

Watch or listen now on your favorite platform: 🎥 Substack 🎥 YouTube 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts So—digital is racing ahead. Green is stalling. Housing is stuck. The war economy is accelerating. And globalization? It’s rewriting itself. But what does that mean for your projects, your funding, and your ability to innovate in Europe right now ? In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicle...

So—your country may be scoring high on global transition indexes. But does that really mean it’s ready for innovation and resilience? Not necessarily. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we dive into: 🔹 Part 1: Comparing Transitions – EU vs USA vs UK vs Canada The latest AWTY Composite Index shows where each bloc is strong—and where cracks are starting to appear. From digital...

So… another EU call drops. But is it just paperwork — or the chance to transform your project into something fundable, scalable, and impactful? In this first episode of Season 4 , I take you inside the hidden forces shaping EU projects. We start with a story from the beach — in the middle of a 40-degree (Celsius) heatwave, facing rejection, and discovering the shift that changed everything: turnin...

So... your country might be digitally connected. But does that mean it's truly prepared for the future? Not necessarily. In this compelling episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we delve into the crucial insights from the AWTY 2024 Global Transitions Composite Index. Discover: ✅ Why countries excelling in digital infrastructure aren’t always leaders in innovation and resilience. ✅ How...

So… your country scores high in digital access. But is that enough to lead innovation? Not even close. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we explore the gap between digital readiness and real-world resilience — and how this gap is shaping the future of EU funded projects , innovation funding , and reskilling strategies across Europe. 🎁 Refer a Friend, Get a Tool That Saves Y...

So… you wrote a great proposal. Clear. Aligned. On time. But it still didn’t get funded. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we dive into what really makes or breaks a proposal — even when you’ve done everything right. 🔹 Part 1: Interview with Maria Elena Chapa (Dom Spain)We talk about:– The hidden mismatch between what you submit and what evaluators see– Why AI helps, but st...

So… what if the smartest way to win EU funding in 2025 isn’t by scaling—but by rewiring? That’s the question we’re answering in this episode. This week’s episode explores what truly works in innovation funding , from building a strong proposal to choosing the right partners—and even understanding the new rules of globalization . 🎙️ I sit down with Pablo Frieiro , research manager at CETIM, to talk...

🎧 Listen on Spotify | 🎬 Watch on YouTube | 📱 Listen on Apple Podcasts 📩 Read + Watch on Substack 🧭 How the War Economy Mindset Is Shaping EU Funded Projects This episode is a must-watch if you’re working in EU project management , writing proposals for EU funded projects , or building strategies for innovation funding under Horizon Europe. We explore the new AWTY War Economy Index , a powerfu...

This time I sit down with Paola D’Elia , an Erasmus+ evaluator and researcher in cognitive and educational psychology, to talk about something most people get wrong:👉 Quality in EU projects isn’t about perfect proposals. It’s about making real change on the ground — for students, for teachers, for entire systems. Paola shares why evaluation is more than a box-ticking exercise — it's a compass , g...

🎧 NEW EPISODE: Digital Transition, Democracy & EU Funding — What’s Missing and What’s Next? Watch on Substack, YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts This is not just another talk about digital transformation. This episode is about what’s broken — and what we need to fix — if Europe wants to lead. In this episode of EU Project Chronicles – InnovEU , we unpack: 👉 In Part A, I show you wha...

🎙 So... you think consumer preferences will drive the green transition? Not even close. In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we dive deep into one of the most dangerous myths in climate strategy: that consumers lead change. 🧠 I’m joined by Melanie Das , biotech grant writer from San Francisco, who’s on the front lines of a funding crisis in US research. Her stories about clini...

So… you think your innovation is sustainable. But can you prove it to the EU evaluator who decides your funding? Green Claims Directive & EU Funds: Win or Get Blocked How to prove sustainability, avoid green-washing penalties – and still land Horizon Europe money The new EU Green Claims Directive changes the game for every SME, start-up and research team competing for innovation funding in Horizon...

So... are Smart Cities really helping us fight climate change—or are they just digital distractions? This episode dives into the future of Smart Cities projects and challenges the narrative behind EU innovation funding .You’ll discover: 🌱 Why many Smart Cities projects fail to reduce emissions💡 How city size, water stress, and energy use are often ignored🌍 Why climate-neutral cities are not a t...

This episode is your deep dive into the tension between globalization and the green transition —and why EU funded projects and innovation funding may never be the same again. 👇 Here’s what you’ll discover: * 🛑 Why put tariffs on green technology?💥 The surprising global trade-offs that could slow down the green transition 📈 How these policies will affect innovation funding , climate goals, and...

So, what if everything you know about global competition and EU innovation funding is wrong? We’re entering a new era. EU funded projects are being shaped by AI, platforms, and new research in the digital economy. The old rules for grant application strategies simply don’t apply anymore. In this episode: * I’ll show you why David Ricardo’s ideas are now completely outdated for anyone working with...

So… do trade barriers really fuel innovation? This episode explores the real impact of tariffs on innovation funding in Europe. If you're working on EU funded projects, this conversation is for you. This week on InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles , we dive deep into a crucial and misunderstood issue in innovation funding : are trade barriers really protecting local R&D — or silently hurting EU fu...

Explore how innovation funding is evolving in a digital world shaped by AI, global shifts, and new geopolitical trade rules. 🎧 From David Ricardo to Digital Trade: What Changed? This episode unpacks the myths, risks, and new realities of globalization in the age of AI. So… is globalization dead ?COVID, Russia’s war , and Trump’s new 2025 tariffs have many declaring its end. But what if it’s just...

⚡ Why hit play? So you think tariffs killed globalization? Think again. In this episode I show how Trump’s hikes are rewiring—not wrecking—supply-chains , opening brand-new spaces for research & innovation to win funding and markets. 🗺️ What you’ll get in this episode:🔍 1. Tariff Tracker → Where globalization is quietly thriving and how innovators can benefit. 2. Spotlight Interview → Annetta Be...