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Invested by Europe
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.
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Episodes
Invested by EuropeWomen with a mission to make space safe: Ecosmic's Benedetta Cattani
Benedetta Cattani is CEO and co-founder of Ecosmic, a space domain awareness company she started in 2024 with two former European Space Agency colleagues. She…
Invested by EuropeFollowing the money: European Space Policy Institute research with João Falcão Serra
João Falcão Serra leads industry and finance research at the European Space Policy Institute in Vienna. He explains how he tracks global investment in space…
Invested by EuropeInvisible Technologies: Amazing space tech you've yet to hear of
Rockets and satellites get the headlines. But what makes them work? Here are five technologies you've probably never heard of, but they're set to have a big…
Invested by EuropeHow the EU boosts space startups: CASSINI's Tomas Jonsson
Tomas Jonsson leads the Cassini team at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space. It's the EU's space entrepreneurship…
Invested by EuropeSatellites that make their own decisions: AIKO founder Lorenzo Feruglio
AIKO founder Lorenzo Feruglio explains how automation lets satellites make their own decisions, reducing waste and boosting profits (because right now only 10%…
Invested by EuropeFinance in space: How Europe funds its space ambitions
Europe's space investment hit a record €1.4 billion in 2025. The first half of 2026 already surpassed that amount. We look at the grants, equity, venture debt…
Invested by EuropeSpace is invisible infrastructure: Giancarlo Granero, European Commission
Space is Europe's "invisible infrastructure". Giancarlo Granero, who leads on the space economy at the European Commission, explains how the European Union's…
Invested by EuropeThe SpaceX insider who went European: Bulent Altan, Alpine Space Ventures
From SpaceX engineer to space investor: Bulent Altan, one of SpaceX's first hires, now leads Alpine Space Ventures. Backed by the European Investment Fund…
Invested by EuropeSpace and defence: The new frontier of European security
Space has always been strategic, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine made that fact impossible to ignore. We explore how satellites became a frontline of modern…
Invested by EuropeSpace is critical infrastructure: European Commission's Lorena Boix Alonso
The European Commission owns and runs Galileo and Copernicus, the space systems behind everything from your morning weather forecast to flood rescue…
Invested by EuropeSometimes you just have to say, "Wow": Omar Qaise, OQ Technology
Space is important for lots of economic and strategic reasons. But sometimes, while I've been researching this series, I just had to shake my head in wonder…
Invested by EuropeSatellites: The new infrastructure of...everything
Satellites have become the invisible backbone of modern life, as essential as electricity or running water, yet almost entirely unnoticed. We explore how the…
Invested by EuropeReflex Aerospace founder Walter Ballheimer: From blueprint to orbit, fast
This was honestly one of the most fascinating interviews I did for this entire series. Walter Ballheimer founded Reflex Aerospace on a bold idea: the biggest…
Invested by EuropeGetting to space: Europe's rocket challenge
Come with us to the factory floor of PLD Space in Spain, where hundreds of engineers and technicians are putting together a rocket in a building that used to…
Invested by EuropeFinancing "Europe's space": Robert de Groot of the EIB
The European Investment Bank financed 100 billion euros in new projects last year, and it's putting that financial muscle behind Europe's space industry…
Invested by EuropeThe New Space Revolution
When Elon Musk founded SpaceX, he set off a chain reaction that reshaped the global space industry. A former SpaceX engineer turned European investor, a rocket…
Invested by EuropeRocket science is the easy part: PLD Space founder Raúl Verdú on financing a European space company
Raul Verdú, co-founder of PLD Space in Elche, Spain, tells the story of how two amateur rocket enthusiasts started from scratch in a university cafeteria and…
Invested by EuropeEuro Space Agency chief Aschbacher: How to close the space investment gap
Dr Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency, explains how Europe's genius for innovation is helping close the gap in space and…
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Why space matters so much right now
Europe owns two of the world's most advanced space systems, Galileo and Copernicus, but it spends just 10% of what the US invests in space. Find out why that…
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Euros in Space: Europe and the New Space Race
Euros in Space is the second season of Invested by Europe, from the European Investment Bank. It explores the people, the companies, and the money behind…
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Spain: Four decades in the EU
In 1986, when Spain joined the European Union, it was still emerging from decades of political and economic isolation. Could Spain take its place alongside the…
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España en la UE
En 1986, cuando España se incorporó a la Unión Europea, aún estaba dejando atrás décadas de aislamiento político y económico. ¿Podría España hacerse hueco…
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Why deep tech matters for Europe’s economy and everyday life
Deep tech is often described as the opposite of conventional or “shallow” technology. Rather than focusing on incremental improvements in software or business…
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How sustainable liquid fuels will decarbonise aviation and shipping
Gasoline prices are rising, and while drivers can switch to electric cars, other sectors face fewer alternatives. Aviation, shipping and heavy transport still…
Invested by EuropeHow Cleantech is Driving Europe’s Energy Transition
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…
Invested by EuropeWhy Biotech is Vital to Europe’s Economy as well as its Health
Biotechnology is one of Europe’s most important — and most challenging — innovation sectors. From vaccines and drugs to medical devices and digital medicine…
Invested by EuropeWhy Critical Raw Materials Are Key to Europe’s Future
Critical raw materials are everywhere — in your phone, in solar panels, in wind turbines, and in the batteries that power the energy transition. But where do…
Invested by EuropeWhy Nuclear Fusion Could Change the Future of Energy
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun. If it can be made to work efficiently on Earth, it could reshape global energy systems — offering a clean…
Invested by EuropeWhy Quantum Computing is Crucial for Europe
Quantum computing is not about making today’s computers faster. It represents a fundamentally different way of solving problems — one that could unlock…
Invested by EuropeHow Climate Action Boosts Europe’s Competitiveness
Climate investment is often seen as a cost. But it’s a powerful driver of competitiveness, resilience and long‑term growth for Europe. In this episode of…
Invested by EuropeWhy Space is the Backbone of Europe’s Economy
Space is often associated with rockets and missions to the Moon. But space technology underpins many of the services we rely on every day — from navigation and…
Invested by EuropeHow to Play Defence Against Climate Change
Climate action is about more than cutting emissions. Even if mitigation succeeds, societies and economies will continue to face climate risks for years to…
Invested by EuropeWhat Actually Makes Affordable Housing Possible?
Across Europe, affordable housing depends on more than construction alone. It requires long‑term finance, clear rules, access to land and careful urban…
Invested by EuropeHow Innovation Could Make Construction an Industry You’ll Want to Work in
Explore how innovation in construction materials, digital tools and industrialised processes could transform how Europe builds—and who works in construction…
Invested by EuropeWhy Social Investment Drives Europe’s Economic Success
Social investment shapes everyday life in Europe — from education and healthcare to childcare and housing. In this episode of Invested by Europe, we explore…
Invested by EuropeWhy Security and Defence is a Race Against Time for Europe
Europe’s security environment is changing fast — and investment decisions made today will shape its resilience for decades. In this episode of Invested by…
Invested by EuropeWhy Energy Efficiency Is Europe’s Fastest Climate Solution
Explore why accelerating energy efficiency renovations is one of the fastest and most effective ways to cut energy demand, reduce emissions and lower energy…
