The Tech Pulse: Innovation Capital & the Road Ahead

Описание: Takeaways GoWest 2026

Unified Corporate Law for Innovation
The session highlighted the need for a unified corporate law across Europe to facilitate cross-border investments and scaling for startups. This would help overcome existing jurisdictional complexities and create a more conducive environment for innovation.

Fusion Energy as Europe’s Next Big Opportunity
Fusion energy was identified as a critical opportunity for Europe, with the potential to transform the continent's industrial landscape similar to Taiwan's semiconductor revolution. The panellists emphasised the importance of seizing this momentum and fostering talent and capital to achieve this goal.

Capital and Talent Attraction
The discussion underscored the necessity of attracting and retaining top global talent and unlocking substantial capital, particularly pension funds, to drive innovation. Europe's late-stage capital gap and the need for more risk appetite were identified as significant challenges.

Peter Kurzwelly, MC
Sam Ehrati, Identity Ventures, TechBBQ
Agata Hidalgo, Head of Public Affairs and Media Relations, Renaissance Fusion
Simon Schaefer, Co-Founder of EU Inc and President of Allied for Startups, Allied for Startups
Jens Ingelstedt, Founder, Investor, Futurology Ventures