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Mastering photonics is key to Europe’s deep tech future

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EPIC met European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva – Start-ups, Research and Innovation (fourth from left) as part of its lobbying campaign (Image: EPIC)

Are European policymakers risking long-term competitiveness by funding deep tech, but neglecting the roots? EPIC Director General Carlos Lee looks at why mastering foundational light-based technologies is critical to securing true leadership in the semiconductor, quantum and defence markets

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