November 13, 2024
COP29 | Unlocking the potential of green and innovative technologies: Stepping up financial tools to scale up technological innovation
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Event Details:
November 13, 2024
13:30 – 15:00
EIB Benelux Pavilion, Blue Zone
Host:
European Investment Bank
About the event
Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness emphasizes that innovation is crucial for maintaining and enhancing Europe’s competitive edge. The report highlights several key points:
- Closing the Innovation Gap: Europe needs to close the innovation gap with the U.S. and China, particularly in advanced technologies.
- Productivity and Growth: Innovation is essential for boosting productivity, which is necessary to sustain economic growth, especially given the projected decline in the workforce.
- Technological Leadership: Europe must invest in emerging technologies to drive future growth and maintain its position on the global stage.
Supporting innovation is therefore seen as a fundamental strategy for ensuring Europe’s long-term competitiveness and prosperity. This side event will discuss how the Bank is supporting innovative companies to ensure access to finance for green tech investments at different stages of development. It will be an opportunity to showcase examples of green technologies recently financed by EIB and to explore areas for future growth.
CATF speaker
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Lee Beck, Senior Director, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa |
