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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 impact on how rockets work and, even, on your electricity bill. We'll hear from the founders of companies working on: the pressure vessels inside every rocket and satellite; a green propellant to replace hydrazine, which can be stored for ten years and restarted in under thirty seconds; the aerospike engine, theoretically superior for sixty years and never yet demonstrated in flight; onboard software that lets satellites decide for themselves what to photograph; satellite data that helps power lines carry more electricity.Five technologies. None of them famous. All of them essential. Subscribe to Invested by Europe so you don't miss episodes like this one. From the team that brought you Future Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Satellites have become the invisible backbone of modern life, as essential as electricity or running water, yet almost entirely unnoticed. We explore how the next generation of satellite infrastructure is being built in Europe, connecting space to the phone in your pocket or the Internet of Things devices used by farmers in their fields. Featuring company founders and the institutions backing them, this is the story of how pressing a button in a small office in a European village changes the direction of a satellite in. space. From the team that brought you Future Europe. Subscribe to Invested by Europe so you don't miss any of the other episodes in our space and deep tech series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 European Investment Bank, explains: what deep tech really means how it differs from traditional tech innovation why it takes longer and costs more to develop why getting deep tech right is essential for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and sovereignty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 intelligence in planning renovations and operating buildings more efficiently.The episode explains how energy efficiency supports the rollout of renewable energy, improves comfort for citizens and delivers more predictable energy costs — and how the European Investment Bank helps scale up investment through financing and technical assistance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast platforms. Find out how you’re going to survive.Listen to Climate Solutions’ award-winning first season for a checklist of things you can do to stop climate change, our second season to find out what 30 000 people across Europe, the US and China say they would give up to solve the climate crisis, and our third season to find out how we will finance the fight against climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 enthusiast about Crossrail, a new high-speed network in London and surrounding areas  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-         …and why prunes that are 3 milimetres too small will no longer be a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 regenerate old architecture·        the recipe for chocolate chip cookies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.