Dr. Sabrina Maniscalco, CEO and cofounder of quantum startup Algorithmiq, against a Sifted Summit branded background

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September 29, 2023

How can Europe move deeptech talent out of the lab?

How can Europe strengthen deeptech talent quality? Founders and investors share recommendations ahead of the Sifted Summit

Sophie Rowe

4 min read

Twenty one years ago, Andrea Traversone, managing partner at NATO Innovation Fund, invested in DNA sequencing startup Solexa. He didn’t have high expectations at first.  

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Sophie Rowe

Sophie Rowe is an events producer at Sifted, working on our in-person Sessions and flagship Summit. Connect with her on LinkedIn

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