The game changers: from radical idea to innovative business Podcast

The game changers: from radical idea to innovative business

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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.
Future of food and agriculture
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.
Jan 25
Beyond linear economy: forging a circular path in the ecosystem
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.
Nov 27, 2023
Fighting cancer with Cell and Gene therapy
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!
Nov 21, 2023
Rapid AMR testing helps the fight against TB
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!
Mar 23, 2023
Intellectual Property – know how for Agritech startups
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!
Feb 23, 2023
A zero-emissions construction sector – is it achievable?
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 – together with EIC-supported projects and companies - build the ‘construction sector of the future’ and Adital Ela, Founder and CEO of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an EIC-supported company with a very noble mission - to introduce low carbon construction products without compromising on quality. Find out more by listening now!
Jan 26, 2023
Vertical farming: will factory-grown food become the new normal?
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, water management and optimal use of solar energy resources. Find out more by listening now! Featuring Marco Pantaleo, EIC programme manager; Rubén Costa, coordinator of ARTIBLED; Galina Gorshkova, co-founder of Crocus Labs, and Ronald Chalons, supply chain director at Brite Solar.
Nov 9, 2022
Renewable energy - is hydrogen the answer?
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 explained the use of photochemistry to extract hydrogen. This was the basis of his EIC-funded innovation. Third on the panel was Rachel Armstrong, who designs and engineers living technologies. She spoke about her breakthrough solution (supported by the EIC) which involves using hydrogen as an energy source in buildings.
Oct 27, 2022
Eliminating space debris with innovative technologies
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.
Oct 4, 2022