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

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: 

• Ellen Gunning, Chief Executive Officer, Mettacomms
• Laura Lizama, CEO & Co-founder, heecap
• Marie Rogne, Co-founder, Pioneer Research

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

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: 

• Heike Freund, COO, Marvel Technologies
• Klaus Nyengaard, CEO, Seaborg Technologies
• Lucio Milanese, Co-founder & COO, Proxima Fusion

Moderator: Nuno Quental, Project Adviser, EISMEA

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: 

• Noemi Zabari, CEO, Astroteq.ai; EmpoWomen participant
• Neringa Šeperienė, CEO and Co-founder, BrachyDOSE; Ready2Scale participant

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