Programme

Workshop room 1

The decisions you make now for your early-stage company will shape your future. This workshop will explore the pros and cons of each early stage and growth funding approach with the aim to help you identify which type of investment aligns best with your company's stage of development, goals, and financial needs. We will discuss with experienced investment managers of the EIC Fund and not only to provide you with practical insights and actionable strategies to navigate the complex landscape of business financing, ultimately empowering you to make informed decisions to propel your ventures forward.

Speakers : Jose Romano, Ioana Mihai, Hans Maenhout, Ninna Grannucci, Jillian Manus

Workshop room 2

Valorising research results and scientific knowledge is key to delivering new solutions that benefit society and economy. Proficient intellectual property (IP) management is one of the major facilitators (in fact, prerequisites) of enhanced knowledge valorisation, which ensures additional value is created from projects depending on each specific project proposal and type of action (EIC Pathfinder/Transition/ Acceleration). This interactive workshop is designed around questions and answers for the speakers regarding protection, dissemination activities, open access and open science, licensing activities, ownership of results, etc., providing the audience with useful in information and tools that should allow them to make thoughtful decision regarding IP valorisation.

Moderator : Michele Dubbini

Speakers : Iordanis Arzimanoglou, Jakob Haardt, Edgar Janunts

Workshop room 3

The deep tech innovation journey is an amazing, high risk trip. There is not a recipe to make it successful but there are some rules that we need to follow. Besides the rules, there is the possibility to share other’s experiences. The session is aimed at showing different ecosystem of innovation actors’ challenges and opportunities within their deep tech innovation journey, as well at sharing some of their experiences in performing innovation in different domains, such as space, cleantech and construction. In conclusion the session is a 45mins journey to help all the EU stakeholders of the ecosystem of innovation to better understand which are the main challenges/opportunities of the deep tech innovation journey.

Moderators : Franc Mouwen, Francesco Matteucci, Stela Tkachova

Speakers: Gonzalo Sanchez, Asier Rufino, George Brik

Workshop happening in the plenary - Web streamed

Have you received funding from EIC? EIC can offer you much more than this! Join this session and learn how EIC Business Acceleration Services will help you access Corporates, Investors, Innovation Procurers, connect you with best accelerators, incubators, venture builders or business partners at International Trade Fairs. One stop shop session to discover all EIC Business Acceleration Service in a pill.

Moderator: Monika Vrbkova

Speakers: Shiva Dustdar, Yousef Yousef, Agnieszka Stasiakowska,  Svitlana Lyubchyk, David Comellas

Workshop room 1

Sustainability analysis is a way to combine the three dimensions of economic, environmental and social impact of technologies and products. Such an analysis may soon become a pre-requisite to both design and commercialize products. This workshop is aimed at showing why this is happening and how companies and scientists may implement it. This will be done through sharing experiences from different EU ecosystem of innovation stakeholders and discussing with them in a Q&A session.

Moderators: Francesco Matteucci, Carina Faber, Isabel Obieta

Speakers: Cristina Balan, Miet van Dael, Francesco Profumo, David Bol

Workshop room 2

Innovators are often challenged when aligning their unique solutions with relevant laws and policies. This is when regulatory sandboxes come into play. Set up as temporary experiments, regulatory sandboxes test innovations in a controlled real-world environment under the supervision of a competent authority. While their use is still limited, regulatory sandboxes have already helped innovators and their novel ideas in various sectors and countries. In this session, we will show you how this tool can support innovators in their journey towards easier market uptake.

Moderator: Joanna Drake

Speakers: Clyde Hutchinson, Olivia McDermott, Marcello Bondesan

Workshop room 3

The EIC Pathfinder and the EIC Transition schemes support European innovators to bring breakthrough technologies from the lab to market. In addition to the funding support the EIC provides specific services that can support the EIC beneficiaries in building their team, addressing business challenges, and hopefully establishing a new venture. In this EIC Summit session we will hear from EIC  researchers proto-entrepreneurs how they have acquired critical skills that helped them build a viable business model and how they have connected with valuable service providers that supported their venture development.

Moderator: Antonios Fysekidis

Speaker: Viorel Peca, Luis Perez-Breva, Balázs M. Hepp, Consuelo Rebolledo, Marco Abbarchi, Mariana Marques, Sarah Verhulst 

Workshop room 4

Join this workshop to explore and enhance inclusivity in your workplace. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn what influences an organisational culture, and what the role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in culture is. Through a collaborative exercise, you’ll uncover practical strategies you can implement to foster DEIB in your company. 

Moderator: Mali Baum

Speakers: Tara Dickman 

Workshop room 1

The aim of this session is to discuss the needed and provided support to AI startups, developing trustworthy solutions based on the EU ethics standards and values. The session will present the various support opportunities, such as access to data, EU HPC, AI factories. In addition, our experts will discuss how to boost European AI competitiveness in the global markets.

Moderator: Albena Kuyumdzhieva

Speakers: Gustav Kalbe, Samira Nik, Fabrizio Del Maffeo, Liviu Știrbăț 

Workshop room 2

Regulation should be a gatekeeper for public heath as well as an enabler of innovation. EMA offers a series of services to SMEs and academic researchers to be better prepared for what is expected from the regulatory perspective in connection with their medical product. The workshop will cover a general description of these services followed by a focus in the area of precision oncology.  Selected actions and the EIC portfolio in precision oncology will be described and an overview of the regulatory framework in the same area will be presented. 

Moderator: Iordanis Arzimanoglou

Speakers: Helene Casaert, Justyna Tisserand, Caroline Voltz

Workshop room 3

"Master Your Dragon's Den Pitch: A Lightning Guide" at the EIC Summit 2024 is your ticket to crafting an unforgettable pitch in just 45 minutes! This high-energy session is tailored for entrepreneurs eager to captivate the Dragon's Den judges. Dive into the secrets of compelling storytelling, persuasive presentation structures, and impactful delivery techniques. Learn from the triumphs of successful pitches and gain insights to elevate your own. This short training promises to arm you with the essentials to make your idea shine, even with the clock ticking. Get ready to ignite the interest of investors and set the stage for your business's success. Join us for a session that will transform your pitch into a standout spectacle!

Speakers: Eleonore Venin, Jose Martinez

Workshop happening in the plenary - Web Streamed

The session is dedicated to EIC awardees looking to grow their businesses globally and the best paths to do so.

The EIC and its ecosystem are putting at their disposal high-quality tools to support their journey for growth. In this session, the attendees will get to know firsthand on those tools and the latest trends for scaling up at European and global level.

The session’s international speakers and moderator will share their large practical experience in supporting deep tech companies and their passion about driving innovation and societal impact into the business world. This session will offer a great opportunity to learn about best business practices and EIC activities that can shape the future of many EIC companies.

Moderator: Mali Baum

Speakers: Daniel Kahn, William Stevens, Veronica Oudova, Jillian Manus

Workshop happening in the plenary

Proactive portfolio management is one of the main priorities of the EIC Programme Managers: In this session, three Programme Managers will go into detail what proactive portfolio management means and how the Programme Managers can generate impact for the portfolio projects. They will explain how support beyond grant mechanisms looks like, how they supported projects in regulatory aspects and how the collaboration of portfolio projects generates added value.

Moderators: Ivan Stefanic, Marco Pantaleo, Enric Claverol

Speakers: Rita Groß-Hardt, Sarah Verhulst, Alejandro Datas, Prashanth Makaram

Workshop room 2

The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to make digital markets fairer, will open several unprecedented opportunities for startups and investors in the EU. This session will present the new obligations for several of the world’s largest digital platforms (nominated as “Gatekeepers” under the DMA) and how these translate into opportunities for startups and investors. Changes that are coming because of the DMA include (but are not limited to): interoperability of messaging apps, 3rd party app stores, and empowering users of major platforms to port their data.

Speakers: Adraine Thrash, Eoghan O’Neill

Workshop room 3

How to enable startups to gain access to new ideas/insights from cutting edge research? How to help researchers develop entrepreneurial mind set and better understanding the complex process of  taking innovation beyond invention? The Next Generation Talents session will tell you all about the opportunities offered to companies and researchers in expanding their horizons. Join us!

Moderator:Veronica Beneitez

Speakers: Barry McDermott, Spela Stres, Guiseppe Rizzo

Workshop room 4

The combined force of public and private procurement in Europe amounts to trillions of Euros annually. SPIN4EIC is a crucial support mechanism for navigating the complexities of the procurement landscape. Join the SPIN4EIC exclusive workshop to discover how your business can thrive through the EIC Innovation Procurement programme. We'll be paving the way for innovative SMEs and startups to access procurement markets not only in Europe but globally in countries such as the USA, the United-Kingdom, Brazil, or Japan. After the workshop, jump into an immersive experience at our dynamic matchmaking event. Witness firsthand the dynamic matchmaking event, where EIC beneficiaries connect with leading global companies participating in the prestigious First Movers Coalition, a World Economic Forum initiative. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and experience the real-time showcase of Innovation Procurement's unparalleled power in scaling up innovators.

Agenda of the session

Moderators: Mandy Chan, Nathalie Noupadja

Speakers: Vassilis Tsanidis, Carina Faber, Rob Van Riet, Bertrand Wert                        

Workshop room 1

This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the due diligence process, offering insights into what to expect when your company undergoes a thorough examination by potential investors. You will learn about the various stages of due diligence, including financial, legal, operational, and commercial aspects. From preparing documentation to answering tough questions and negotiating terms, this workshop will bring the process closer to you to help navigate the due diligence process effectively, ensuring a smoother transaction and better outcomes for your business. Whether you're a startup seeking funding or a seasoned entrepreneur considering an exit strategy, this workshop is essential for understanding and managing the due diligence process with confidence and success.

Speakers: Ioana Mihai, Thomas Ferre, Svetoslava Georgieva, Sumeet Kumar

Workshop room 2

ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations are gaining momentum in the venture landscape and are a long-term value creator for companies. While mandatory for large companies, voluntary ESG reporting has become increasingly widespread in the start-up scene. There is great appetite among stakeholders in the venture ecosystem and SMEs to hold themselves accountable and maximize the impact of their operations. Join us for an interesting panel discussion and interactive exchange with leading experts and EIC beneficiaries in the field, and discover the business case of 'doing' ESG! 

Moderator: Kat Borlongan

Speakers: Marie Bos, Patrick de Cambourg, Thomas Lettieri, Peter Hirsch

Workshop room 3

This interactive session will focus on the support NCPs and EEN can provide to by showcasing the experiences of two featured companies. It will provide valuable insights and guidance for startups navigating the EIC application process and EIC beneficiaries seeking interesting business opportunities and additional investments for scaling up. 

Speakers: Angelo Nuzzo, Allan Hanbury, Natalia Garcia Mozo, Marius Rummel 

Workshop room 4

The combined force of public and private procurement in Europe amounts to trillions of Euros annually. SPIN4EIC is a crucial support mechanism for navigating the complexities of the procurement landscape. Join the SPIN4EIC exclusive workshop to discover how your business can thrive through the EIC Innovation Procurement programme. We'll be paving the way for innovative SMEs and startups to access procurement markets not only in Europe but globally in countries such as the USA, the United-Kingdom, Brazil, or Japan. After the workshop, jump into an immersive experience at our dynamic matchmaking event. Witness firsthand the dynamic matchmaking event, where EIC beneficiaries connect with leading global companies participating in the prestigious First Movers Coalition, a World Economic Forum initiative. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and experience the real-time showcase of Innovation Procurement's unparalleled power in scaling up innovators.

Agenda of the session

Moderators: Mandy Chan, Nathalie Noupadja

Speakers: Vassilis Tsanidis, Carina Faber, Rob Van Riet, Bertrand Wert