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December 18, 2025

European Innovation Council appoints new board at ‘existential’ moment for region’s tech sovereignty

Former Breakthrough Energy VP Ann Mettler and Italian economist Francesca Bria join the organisation

Freya Pratty

3 min read

The European Innovation Council (EIC), which oversees the EU’s deeptech funding strategy, has appointed a new board to oversee its operations for the next two years. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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