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European Innovation Council

Programme Day 2

The flagship event will take place On Thursday, 3 April. Join us to listen to inspirational speakers, panel discussions, and the Women Innovation Prize Award Ceremony.

Workshop rooms

Workshop room 1

Track 1

Workshop room 2

Track 2

Workshop room 3

Track 3

Workshop room 4

Track 4

8:45 – 9:15 WELCOME COFFEE

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9:15 - 9:45 WORKSHOPS

  • Bridging Innovation Gaps in Europe

    Workshop room 1

    During this session, the Director of the European Enterprise Network (EEN) of Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Laurent Volle, the co-founder and CEO of EIC Accelerator beneficiary Angela Ivanova, and the EIC Programme Manager for Food Chain Technologies, Novel & Sustainable Food, Ivan Stefanic, will explain how they are tackling the same problem from different angles: bridging innovation gaps in Europe and how to support entrepreneurs and SMEs all along the innovation journey.

    Speakers: 

    • Angela Ivanova, Co-founder & CEO, LAM'ON; EIC Ambassador
    • Laurent Volle, Director of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
    • Ivan Stefanic, EIC Programme Manager for Food Chain Technologies, Novel & Sustainable Food, EISMEA
  • Stories of Women in Tech: challenges & opportunities

    Workshop room 2

    Join us for an inspiring and insightful session celebrating the journeys of Women TechEU winners as they navigate the world of deep tech! Hear firsthand from trailblazing entrepreneurs in AI & Big Data, Medtech, and Biotech as they share their challenges and triumphs—from securing funding to scaling globally. With expert insights from industry leaders like Ellen Gunning, Laura Lizama, and Marie Rogne, this dynamic discussion, moderated by EIC Ambassador Stavriana Kofteros, promises to be both eye-opening and empowering. Don't miss out - explore more success stories at Women TechEU DataHub.

    Speakers: 

    Moderator: Stavriana Kofteros, Founder & Partner, W11 Ventures; Cofounder & Chair, Startup Cyprus; EIC Ambassador; EIC Jury Member

  • Advanced Nuclear Energy Pathways: Fusion and Fission at the EIC Accelerator

    Workshop room 3

    This session at the EIC Summit will explore the cutting edge of nuclear energy research and development, showcasing advancements in both fusion and fission technologies and the potential of these technologies to contribute to a more sustainable and secure energy future. The 30-minute session will feature presentations and a dynamic discussion with representatives from three pioneering companies supported by the European Innovation Council Accelerator. We will delve into diverse approaches, including:

    - Magnetic confinement fusion: exploring innovative stellarator designs for stable, continuous fusion power (Proxima Fusion, Germany).

    - Inertial confinement fusion: investigating the use of high-intensity lasers and nanostructured targets to achieve efficient fusion energy (Marvel Fusion, Germany).

    - Advanced fission: highlighting the development of Compact Molten Salt Reactors for clean, affordable, and safe nuclear power generation (Seaborg Technologies, Denmark).

    Speakers: 

    Moderator: Nuno Quental, Project Adviser, EISMEA

  • StartupEU in Action: Real Stories of Growth from Widening Countries

    Workshop room 4

    This panel will bring together two outstanding entrepreneurs from the Widening area countries and by the EmpoWomen and Ready2Scale programmes, who will share their experiences in securing funding, scaling their businesses, and navigating the European innovation ecosystem.

    Speakers: 

    Moderator: Ana Barjasic, CEO, Connectology; EIC Board Member

PLENARY STAGE PROGRAMME

10:00 -10:15 WELCOME

Speaker: Mr. Marc Lemaître, Director-General, Directorate General for Research and Innovation

10:15 -10:30 OPENING SPEECH

The EIC as a Driving Force for Startups and Scaleups

Speaker:  Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

10:30 - 11:00 FIRESIDE CHAT

Europe as a global Tech Leader

Speakers: 

Moderator: Ms. Anita Krohn, CEO, DSD AS Group; Vice-Chair, EIC Board

11:00 - 11:15 TESTIMONIALS ON EIC IMPACT

Speakers: 

11:15 – 11:45 COFFEE BREAK

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11:45 - 12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION

What should an expanded EIC look like?

Speakers: 

12:30 - 13:00 AWARD CEREMONY

EU Prize for Women Innovators 

Moderator: Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

Prize finalists

13:00 – 14:30 LUNCH

Networking lunch

14:30 -15:15 PANEL DISCUSSION

European Start up Scale up Strategy: What’s at Stake for the European deep tech ecosystem.

Video message from Mr. Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

Speakers: 

Moderator: Mr. András G. Inotai, Acting Head of the Taskforce on Startups and Scaleups and Head of the Innovation Policy and Access to Finance Unit in the Directorate General for Research and Innovation (RTD)

15:15 - 15:30 TESTIMONIAL ON EIC IMPACT & TECH TALK

Testimonial

Speaker: Mr. Cornel Amariei, CEO & Founder, .lumen 

Tech Talk

Speaker: Ms. Stella Tkatchova, EIC Programme Manager for Space Systems & Technologies

15:30 -16:00 COFFEE BREAK

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16:00 - 16:45 PANEL DISCUSSION

Scaling European Digital Technologies

Speakers: 

Moderator: Mr. Matt Smith, Conference moderator

16:45 - 16:55 POLICY REFLECTIONS

Policy reflections and next steps

Speakers: Mr. Marc Lemaître, Director-General, Directorate General for Research and Innovation

16:55 - 17:00 CLOSING REMARKS

Speaker: Mr. Michiel Scheffer, EIC Board President