It’s been a while since we launched Above Trends, Beyond Insights. What started as an experiment in rethinking our editorial voice has now become a steady practice: every issue, we scan the signals that matter and translate them into business insight. Our commitment remains the same (less noise, more signal), with an even stronger focus on what executives need to navigate uncertainty: timely context, curated trends, and practical guidance.

Europe’s €403 million Tech4Cure leap for medtech, approved July 22, 2025

On 22 July 2025, the European Commission formally approved up to €403 million in public funding under the IPCEI Tech4Cure, aimed at integrating AI and digital innovations into medical devices.

The initiative involves participation from France, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, and Slovenia, supporting 10 companies (six of which are SMEs) in developing predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine tools.

This public push is expected to unlock around €826 million in private capital, create nearly 800 jobs, and extend through 2036 to support industrial scaling.

Looking ahead, early-stage industrial deployment and pilot initiatives are to begin in the subsequent months, with the Commission facilitating coordination via the IPCEI Design Hub and overseeing claw-back mechanisms if financial returns exceed expectations .

For corporate leaders, Tech4Cure signals that public-private innovation ecosystems, especially in deep-health, will be a strategic battleground, and one increasingly backed by European policy and capital.

TREND TRACKER

Ambidextrous organizations: balancing core execution and exploration

Companies today face a dual demand: efficiently run the business today while innovating for tomorrow’s disruptions.

The ambidextrous model, organizing separate units for “exploitation” (optimizing today’s offerings) and “exploration” (cultivating breakthrough innovation) under a unified leadership, has been discussed in management literature for years. Yet what was once a forward-looking theory is now becoming indispensable.

Firms that embrace this approach consistently outperform peers during market shifts, combining agility with operational excellence.

Want to learn more?

• Harvard Business Review - The Ambidextrous Organization

• Wikipedia - Ambidextrous organizations

• Wiley - Double ambidexterity: How a Telco incumbent used business-model and technology innovations to successfully respond to three major disruptions

QUICK INSIGHT

How to identify deep-tech opportunities for your business

To intelligently navigate 221 emerging technologies mapped by the EU’s JRC, here’s a practical playbook executives can follow:

• Start with industry mapping
  Leverage the JRC Emerging Tech Atlas to pinpoint technologies adjacent to your sector, whether advanced materials, AI-enabled diagnostics, or quantum computing.

• Set clear impact criteria
  Evaluate each technology based on how it aligns with cost efficiency, compliance needs, or new revenue streams.

• Bring in the experts
  Involve internal teams and trusted external advisors to assess feasibility and market readiness.

• Pilot deliberately
  Launch small-scale experiments before scaling to validate tech viability and integration challenges.

• Embed in strategy cycles
  Incorporate tech scouting into your annual planning to ensure foresight informs near-term priorities.

This structured, disciplined process helps leaders move beyond hype, identifying deep-tech investments most aligned with strategic goals.

WHO IS BABINI MAZZARI

Our Value Proposition

Babini Mazzari is the strategic IT partner for European companies looking to navigate digital transformation in a structured, pragmatic, and sustainable way.
We don’t just deliver technical solutions - we work as an extension of your internal team, helping you integrate systems, optimize processes, and lead change with clarity and competence.

Our approach is built on listening, transparency, and a strong results-driven culture. Whether you're scaling, modernizing, or rethinking your operating model, we support every client with the right tools, clear methodology, and long-term vision.
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