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.
- 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
- 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:
- Nicolas Burkardt, CFO, Marvel Fusion
- Klaus Nyengaard, CEO, Seaborg Technologies
- Lucio Milanese, Co-founder & COO, Proxima Fusion
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:
- Noemi Zabari, CEO, Astroteq.ai; EmpoWomen participant
- Neringa Šeperienė, CEO and Co-founder, BrachyDOSE; Ready2Scale participant
Moderator: Ana Barjasic, CEO, Connectology; EIC Board Member
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:
- Mr. Enrico Letta, Dean, IE University and President, Jacques Delors Institute
- Mr. Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisbon
Moderator: Ms. Anita Krohn, CEO, DSD AS Group; Vice-Chair, EIC Board
11:00 - 11:15 TESTIMONIALS ON EIC IMPACT
Speakers:
- Ms. Rachel Armstrong, Professor at the Faculty of Architecture at KU Leuven, EIC Ambassador
- Mr. Christoffer Levandowski, Public Funding and Innovation Program Manager at Heart Aerospace
11:45 - 12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION
What should an expanded EIC look like?
Speakers:
- Mr. Mark Ferguson, Member of the high level expert group (Heitor group)
- Ms. Michaela Kršková, Former Chief Innovation Officer, EIC Board Member
- Ms. Anne Glover, Chief Executive & Co-founder, Amadeus Capital Partners
- Mr. Enrique Lizaso Olmos, Founder & CEO, Multiverse Computing
12:30 - 13:00 AWARD CEREMONY
EU Prize for Women Innovators
Moderator: Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation
Prize finalists
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:
- Ms. Kat Borlongan, Chief Impact Officer, Contentsquare; EIC Board Member
- Ms. Bindi Karia, European Innovation Expert & Advisor, Connector of People and Businesses; EIC Ambassador
- Mr. Simon Schaefer, CEO, Factory
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
16:00 - 16:45 PANEL DISCUSSION
Scaling European Digital Technologies
Speakers:
- Ms. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy
- Mr. Théau Peronnin, CEO and Co-founder, Alice & Bob
- Mr. Uljan Sharka, Founder & CEO, iGenius
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