Future Europe

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 Eur...

Explore why accelerating energy efficiency renovations is one of the fastest and most effective ways to cut energy demand, reduce emissions and lower energy bills. The podcast looks at why renovation rates remain too low, what’s holding back households, businesses and cities, and how investment and public support can help unlock action. We also examine the role of digital tools and artificial inte...

Invested by Europe explores the forces shaping the European economy. In each episode, we hear from experts tackling the most pressing challenges—from housing and energy to innovation and infrastructure, security and defence. We look at what’s changing, what the solutions are, and how Europe is investing in its future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Solutions 2122 is going to blow your mind. Coming to you from 100 years into the future, the podcast tells you about the new technologies that are going to make it possible to beat climate change. And they’re already being developed as you listen to this podcast. Subscribe to Climate Solutions 2122 on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify ,  Amazon Music  and all other major podca...

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Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·        How the Tallin airport is becoming more eco-friendly ·        How the La Mure line in France is reshaping the economy of a whole community in a sustainable way ·        … and why Londoners (and not only) are so...

Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: -         how Ilunion improves the lives of disabled people and gives them jobs across Spain -         how food waste factory Verspillingsfabriek is changing food production and making a social impact -       &nbsp...

Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·        how renovating and improving educational institutions, museums, entertainment centers and concert halls inspires teachers and students and makes citizens feel better about the future ·        how future culture investments revitalize city centers and...

Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·        how tomorrow’s doctors and nurses are being trained (you had better listen, because you may need them to save your life one day…) ·        how nurses practice for births with a doll and a recording of a woman yelling at them in pain, so they’ll learn...

Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·        How a Swedish company expanded small business electronic payments for shops and cafés to sell their products ·        How cash-free is Sweden? Very. Hear how that happened ·        How the European Investment B...

For the future of energy, we need to be sure that our supply is secure and that we use it efficiently. Three projects in Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Romania illustrate how the EU bank is financing projects Help achieve these goals. Listen to this episode if you want to know: ·        how alternative sources of energy can boost energy security · &n...

From massive university projects to science toys, here’s how future education will change the way we learn. This special episode of Future Europe examines how future education will change, and shows you the projects from across Europe that illustrate these changes as they’re happening now. Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·       &nbsp...

From using wasted food to lasers that sort through tonnes of sunflower seeds, here’s how future food will be produced—and how it might taste. This special episode of Future Europe examines how future food will change, and shows you the projects from across Europe that illustrate these changes as they’re happening now. Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·   ...

From range anxiety to open-tolling, here’s how companies are making future driving safer and more sustainable . This special episode of Future Europe examines how future driving will change, and shows you the projects from across Europe that illustrate these changes as they’re happening now. Listen to this episode of Future Europe if you want to know: ·       &nb...

Find out how an EIB loan helped make the Internet educational and safer in countries around the world. Upstream plans to give billions of people around world mobile internet access Company also offers safe online surfing and transactions  For more information visit eib.org/future-europe . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how a new EIB financial instrument supports companies that want to consume less energy:   •            Businesses in the Czech Republic can receive loans at good rates to lower energy use •            Lending facility helps small and medium firms in a range of...

Find out how innovative research and development into green technologies will change the global automotive industry. •        Automated, electric cars are solutions for a zero-emission future in our cities. Here’s how they’re being developed in Austria For more information visit eib.org/future-europe . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Find out how scientists at a 78-year-old Danish company are developing innovative solutions for today’s environmental concerns: •  Without fertilizer world could feed only 4 billion of its current 7 billion people •  Innovative technology cuts energy consumption for the production of ammonia (for fertilizers) by 3% •  Energy efficient ammonia means less greenhouse gas...

Find out how the EU bank, with its Cyprus university finance, is helping young Cypriots stay on their island—even after the financial crisis—to build the island’s future: •      The number of students studying at the University of Cyprus has grown from 486 to over 10,000 in the last 15 years •      Eight major building projects are underw...

Find out how the design and construction of new facilities countrywide is helping Finland respond to a growing, and aging, population: •     Constructing over 58 new premises across the country as it faces an ever-increasing demand for care facilities both for young and old •     Designing and constructing bright, clean and modern buildings tailor-...

Find out how the renovation of an old mountain train line will benefit a remote region of France:   •     New stations and a restaurant with a terrace and a panoramic view to serve expected increased numbers of visitors •     Boosting local businesses, including a museum, restaurants and shops •     Increased capa...

Find out how a major German environmental regeneration project revitalises a once heavily industrialized part of the Ruhr Valley. •      New infrastructure allows the river to become a haven for leisure and wildlife •      Wastewater pumps move 20,000 litres per second •      Land returns to nature after deca...

Find out how investment in Valletta’s architectural heritage boosts the national culture: ·        An iconic new parliament building designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano has brought the democratic process closer to the people. ·        The new city gate has revived the city’s economic prospects. ·  &nbs...

Find out how Transport for London is dealing with the projected growth of the British capital to 10 million people by 2030 with a new rail connection right across the city:  ·        Connecting Heathrow Airport in west to the centre of the city and on into the East ·        Increasing rail transport capacity by 10...

Find out how Katowice became a destination for music, culture and sport: •      Katowice’s “cultural quarter,” built on the area of an old coal mine, now contains a concert hall, conference center, sports arena and museum •      Katowice is now a UNESCO “City of Music” •      The city’s International Conferen...