Scaling for sovereignty: How EU policy is reshaping Europe’s deeptech playbook

Europe's deeptech startups are increasingly being asked to do more than build successful businesses. As policymakers focus on strengthening strategic autonomy, securing critical supply chains, and accelerating the green transition, a new generation of companies is emerging at the intersection of innovation and geopolitics. Backed by initiatives such as the European Innovation Council (EIC), they illustrate how European innovation policy is increasingly aligned with broader objectives around sup