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E525 | Jean Schmitt (Jolt Capital ) & Rob Blackie (Crampton Blackie): The State of RNA in Europe & the TechBio Opportunity

E525 | Jean Schmitt (Jolt Capital ) & Rob Blackie (Crampton Blackie): The State of RNA in Europe & the TechBio Opportunity

EUVC · EUVC

July 19, 202556m 55s

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Show Notes

In this week's podcast,

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to explore one of the most consequential deep tech opportunities Europe faces: RNA. With roots in foundational biology and applications from cancer therapy to precision agriculture, RNA is both a symbol and a stress test of Europe’s capacity to scale science into sovereignty.

The conversation is based on their

on the State of RNA in Europe, a data-rich, in-depth analysis of patents, funding flows, regulatory bottlenecks, and startup activity across the continent.

Here’s what’s covered:

  • 03:05 The State of RNA in Europe
  • 05:59 Challenges in Commercialization and Investment
  • 09:09 The Landscape of RNA Companies in Europe
  • 15:02 Regulatory Challenges in RNA Development
  • 17:58 The Future of RNA in Europe
  • 26:54 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Biocontrol Products
  • 30:46 The Impact of European Policies on Innovation
  • 32:41 Learning from Global Regulatory Practices
  • 40:34 The Exodus of Talent and Innovation from Europe
  • 45:59 Funding Challenges for RNA Companies in Europe