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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 10 MIN

Fortress Europe & The AI Pivot: Where the Smart Money is Heading in 2026

from European IT! · host Sébastien Deschamps

Is Europe building a digital fortress? 🏰🇪🇺Join host Sébastien as we analyze the shifting tides of the European tech landscape. From a massive €500M fund for defense tech in Germany to the rise of “Vertical AI” for SMEs, we explore where the smart money is going.In this episode, we cover:The Sovereignty Shift: Why Defense and Semiconductors are the new hot tickets.Practical AI: How tools like Scavenger AI are turning employees into data analysts.The Founder’s Playbook: Why PR is replacing stealth mode and the rise of hubs in Malta and Romania.Companies to look forTinrateScavenger AITune in to understand the “Two-Speed Europe” and what it means for your startup or career.#EuropeanTech #AI #DeepTech #Startups #Podcast

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