European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

The game changers: from radical idea to innovative business

In this series, Aoife Mangan - Communication Advisor at the EISMEA, interviews technology experts from fascinating industries including space, energy, health and quantum. In each episode, she meets with an EIC Programme Manager, and listens to their experiences scaling up European deep-tech.

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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Category

Technology

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audiovisual.ec.europa.eu

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2025

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Episodes

EIC in the next MFF (successor to Horizon Europe) 20.10.2025

In this series the host, Aoife Mangan, communication advisor at EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), discusses some of the hot topics surrounding game changing, deep tech innovation.

The newly launched EIC Pre-Accelerator 20.10.2025

In this series the host, Aoife Mangan, communication advisor at EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), discusses some of the hot topics surrounding game changing, deep tech innovation.

EIC on track as leading deep-tech investor 05.06.2025

The 13th episode of the EIC podcast series at the EIC Summit explores the EIC Impact Report, revealing over €6 billion invested in deep-tech startups. Leaders highlight achievements in diversity, acceleration, and investor trust. Guests analyse the support enabling the transfer from research to market, the importance of ecosystems, and aiding global competitiveness in sectors like AI and health te...

Surge in support for European innovators 05.06.2025

In the 12th episode of the EIC podcast series – Surge in support for European innovators – we shed light on the Draghi report. We also discuss what a new Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation could mean for European innovators, and what to expect from the EIC in 2025. Featuring Keith Sequeira, head of the European Innovation Council Unit at DG Research and Innovation, European Commiss...

Empowering women in deep-tech 04.06.2025

The 11th episode in the EIC Podcast series - Empowering women in deep-tech - dives into the transformative impact of the Women TechEU programme, which champions women leaders in deep tech across Europe. Featuring Angele Giuliano and Mary McKenna, who share insights on how this initiative is empowering female entrepreneurs to thrive in the tech industry.

Women's outstanding contribution to innovation & entrepreneurship 03.06.2025

In this series the host, Aoife Mangan - Communication Advisor at EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), discusses some of the hot topics surrounding game changing, deep tech innovation.

Future of food and agriculture 25.01.2024

In this episode, the EIC programme manager Ivan Stefanic is joined by two EIC beneficiaries, Professor Rita Gross-Hardt (University of Bremen) and Matija Zulj (CEO, AGRIVI). Together, they discuss the future of food and agriculture and share experiences scaling up their projects/businesses.

Beyond linear economy: forging a circular path in the ecosystem 27.11.2023

In this episode, the EIC programme manager, Francesco Matteucci, Johanna Baare (CEO, Traceless), and Antoine Chalaux (General Manager, ROSI) share their experiences on how deep tech start-ups transition from lab to market, highlighting the importance of the EIC's hands-on approach in supporting and accelerating the development of circular economy technologies.

Fighting cancer with Cell and Gene therapy 21.11.2023

The 7th episode of the EIC Podcast series explores the topic of Cell and Gene Therapy. Featuring Iordanis Arzimanglou, EIC programme manager at the EIC. Find out more by listening now!

Rapid AMR testing helps the fight against TB 23.03.2023

The sixth episode of the EIC Podcast series explores the topic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in tuberculosis, and a new invention that aims to tackle the problem by rapid testing for AMR. Featuring Iordanis Arzimanoglou, EIC programme manager at the EIC, and Paval Asalapuram, founder, Vice-Chairman of EMPE Diagnostics. Find out more by listening now!

Intellectual Property – know how for Agritech startups 23.02.2023

The fifth episode of the EIC Podcast series explores the topic of Intellectual property (IP) and its importance in safeguarding the success of a company. Featuring Ivan Stefanic, EIC programme manager at the EIC. Find out more by listening now!

A zero-emissions construction sector – is it achievable? 26.01.2023

The fourth episode in the EIC Podcast series - A zero-emissions construction sector – is it achievable? - explores the future of the construction industry. which unfortunately emits 10% of all carbon dioxide and urgently requires our attention to become green and sustainable. Featuring Franc Mouwen, EIC programme manager for Architecture, Engineering and Construction, whose mission is to – togethe...

Vertical farming: will factory-grown food become the new normal? 09.11.2022

The third episode of the EIC Podcast series explores the topic of vertical farming. Still a young and dynamic sector, vertical farming is growing fast. Big factories quietly growing green salads and herbs, nurtured with the help of artificial irrigation and light from LED lamps. Vertical farming is an ambitious endeavour that touches upon many hot topics - climate change adaptation, food security,...

Renewable energy - is hydrogen the answer? 27.10.2022

In this episode, the host explores the topic of hydrogen – the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. The podcast features 3 speakers. Francesco Matteucci , EIC Programme Manager for advanced materials for energy and environmental sustainability, talks about the progress Europe is making. He also outlines the priorities in terms of production, logistics and use. Indraneel Sen explaine...

Eliminating space debris with innovative technologies 04.10.2022

In this episode, participants are tackling the topic of space debris – from large dead satellites lost in space to small flecks of paint fallen from a rocket during launch. Space debris is currently one of the biggest challenges facing the space industry.

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