In this episode of the GITEX Tech Waves Podcast, Georgia Tolley interviews Stéphane Ouaki, Head of Department at the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). SMEs are the catalysts of Europe’s economy, while tech startups are booming in the region. Launched in 2021, the EIC - European Innovation Council – came into the ecosystem to develop and scale up breakthrough technologies and game-changing innovations. This episode will discuss the funding and investment strategies pushing the boundaries of European tech innovation and how the continent is collaborating with pioneering businesses and nations across geographies.