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📢 Join us for Tech4Growth Conference 2024! Accelerating Innovation Through Collaboration. 📢 📅 Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 📍 Location: EPFL Rolex Forum, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland ⏰ Timing: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Trust Valley is proud to be the ecosystem partner for the Tech4Growth Partnering and Matchmaking Conference on Monday, September 23, at the EPFL Rolex Forum. Organized by EPFL Innovation Park, this conference brings together industry leaders and visionaries from all sectors, creating a unique gathering of innovators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture funds, and academic researchers interested in exploring the crucial role of partnerships in scaling and innovating businesses. Why Attend? ☑ Learn and collaborate: exchange experiences and ideas, gain valuable insights about various strategies and forms of partnership, and get practical suggestions to design win-win approaches for a successful implementation. ☑ Connect with the most relevant attendees through our 1:1 meeting platform (accessible upon registration), powered by advanced AI matchmaking. Maximize your networking opportunities and forge valuable connections. ☑ Discover new opportunities: Identify fresh perspectives, explore potential alliances, and unlock new avenues for innovation. Whether you are a corporate executive, academic researcher, start-up founder, cutting-edge tech player, or ecosystem builder, you are invited to register for the Tech4Growth Conference. Please find the detailed agenda: https://lnkd.in/da8KWBdi  Secure your spot now : https://lnkd.in/eGy3qQfU #Tech4Growth #TrustValleyCH #collaboration #corporate #startup #academia #networkingeventseries #partnerships #matchmaking #innovation #technology #EPFLstartup #EPFL #Innosuisse #SwitzerlandInnovation

Looking forward to participating at the upcoming EIC Accelerator Info Day, scheduled for May 21, 2024 and to share my experience as an EIC Evaluator. This event, organized by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Bpifrance in the context of Viva Technology, will focus on the EIC Accelerator program, which supports start-ups and SMEs in developing and #scaling up #deeptech and disruptive innovative products or services at the advanced technological level. Agenda: Opening Remarks: Pascal Lagarde, Executive Director, Bpifrance The European Innovation Council - Support for Deep-tech Innovators: @Angelo Wille, Deputy Head of EIC Unit, DG RTD, European Commission EIC Beneficiary Perspective: Insights from a French Laureate of the EIC Accelerator EIC Accelerator Evaluation Process: Marina Niforos, Affiliate Professor at HEC Paris/President, Logos Global Advisors The Investment Component of the EIC Accelerator (10:20 CEST): Jussi Hätönen, Head of EIC Division, European Investment Bank (EIB) NCP Role and Support for Candidates: Gorka Gorazureta, NCP EIC Accelerator France Plug-in Scheme: EIC Synergies with National Innovation Programs: Bruno Jactel (CEO, PERTINENT Eco-Solutions - France) and Emilio Carrera Felix (Plug-in scheme France) EIC Supporting Beyond Funding: Business Acceleration Services EIC ScalingClub: Gilles Le Cocguen, Head of EuroQuity - Bpifrance Closing Remarks: Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions, and network during the event.   #innovation #funding #scaleup

InnoSphere 2024 is coming! The event that will accelerate your path to innovation! 🚀 Everything is set for InnoSphere 2024: The Sphere of Open Innovation, the event organized by AMEC Positive Industry, S2 Xpeed and NOBA that you simply can’t miss if you're ready to fast-track your innovation journey. 📅 Date: October 30th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 Location: EURECAT Barcelona This event aims to inspire and help you work on defining and outlining the roadmap for your company's challenges, in a collaborative environment where synergies and business opportunities will arise. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the most influential industry leaders and promising startups. Why should you attend? ⬇️ 🔸Tangible Output: You will leave the event with a work plan to tackle the innovation challenges of your company. 🔸Focus on Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation: Discover how the convergence of these two pillars can transform your business and accelerate your innovation. 🔸Get inspired for the future: Alfons Cornella will talk to us about the upcoming global trends and how they will impact our companies. Start boosting your business now and uncover new opportunities that will position you at the forefront of your sector 👉 Don’t wait! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKQdXEY5 #InnoSphere2024 #Innovación #CorporateVenturing #OpenInnovation #Networking

🚀 Exciting Update from the EIC Summit 2024! #INNOVA is thrilled to share insights from the session “How to accelerate the growth of European innovators through EIC Partnerships – side event at the EIC Summit”. This gathering brought together 60+ organizations from the EIC Ecosystem Partnerships and Co-Investment Support program to foster multidimensional networking and collaboration. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Introduction of EIC Accessplus (EIC ACCESS+), a new funding mechanism aimed at enhancing EIC beneficiaries' access to services through the EIC Service Catalogue. - Roundtable discussions on improving communication and outreach strategies, moderated by André Barbosa and Agnieszka Stasiakowska. - Presentations on the EIC strategic vision, EIC’s Business Acceleration Services (BAS) achievements, and EIC Ecosystem Partnerships journey. 🌟 Success Stories: - Testimonials from EIC Partners and beneficiaries, including InnovX and BGI, showcased impactful collaborations and achievements. - InnovX accelerated 185+ startups, highlighting their partnership with AllPriv, while BGI supported 250+ beneficiaries, including Bac3Gel, awarded an EIC Accelerator in 2023. 💬 Roundtables & Insights: - Engaging discussions among partners facilitated group interaction and dialogue, shaping the project's future steps. - Valuable inputs gathered will guide the EIC's future collaborations and initiatives, ensuring continued innovation and growth. 📅 Looking Ahead: - Stay tuned for future updates and engagements within the ecosystem, with a new meeting already scheduled for the 2025 EIC Summit. Excited to be part of this dynamic ecosystem driving innovation in Europe! #EICSummit2024 #Innovation #Partnerships #INNOVA – Technology Transfer and Valorisation

🌟 Explore InnoEx 2024 – Celebrating The Spirit of Innovation! (Part 1) InnoEx 2024 takes place over two days on August 22nd and 23rd, featuring six events crafted to connect and cultivate the startup and innovation community in Vietnam and in the area. Below is an overview of the events taking place at InnoEx 2024: 1. CEO Forums: Prominent annual national forums (CEO Forum, Vietnam Innovation Forum, Green Summit) gather speakers from the Top 2% of Vietnam's largest corporations, assembling over 4000 industry experts, leaders, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together, they engage in discussions spanning topics such as fostering a culture of innovation in enterprises, leveraging technology for innovation, and promoting sustainable innovation. 2. Startup Pitch: If you are an investor, researcher, or simply an individual interested in the latest technologies and trends. This activity will help you to access over 100 pitching sessions from the most quality startups and companies, carefully selected from 2,000 submissions across the Startup Wheel and Green Innovation Fellowship competitions. 3. Exhibition Area: Anticipating over 30,000 attendees and featuring participation from more than 200 businesses representing 60 countries and territories, InnoEx 2024 provides a unique chance for businesses to showcase their latest products and technologies, attracting attention from visitors, investors, and potential partners. Don't miss out on the other activities at InnoEx 2024! Follow to discover new opportunities and have an unforgettable experience! 🚀 ------------------------ For any purposes, register at https://lnkd.in/gjiTswbj #innoex2024 #innoex #businessopportunities #investment #technology #innovation #ibp #bssc

⚡ Reflecting on our ongoing International Innovation Capacity Building programme for researchers, startups, SMEs and other government bodies, main highlights from few of the sessions we had in these weeks included diving in details about: 1️⃣ Looking at different types of innovation and customers need scenarios, and implementing innovation with a 360 degrees lens and choosing the right spectrum for particular novel ideas. 2️⃣ Developing integrated innovation and business strategy and channelling the innovation strategy from organisation level to individual innovation driven projects through multi-aspects innovation funnel. 3️⃣ Business value creation in a closed loop with evolving customers need and product performance monitoring. 4️⃣ Articulating and expanding on innovation agendas, strategy and goals via innovation roadmaps, mapping current to short term to long term scenarios, initiatives and projects ! ❄ Stay tuned for more highlights !! #innovation #research #CapacityBuilding #Valuecreation #AtlantisInnovation

Hands-On Learning at SSBM Geneva 🚀 Last week our Bachelor students visited UniverCité, an inspiring community hub for innovation and collaboration. 🌟 Led by Professor Rosane Galvao, the visit was part of the Business Innovation course, giving students an inside look at how makers, designers, engineers, and start-ups work together to break barriers and drive creativity. UniverCité collaborates with MassChallenge Switzerland, a nonprofit accelerator that connects startups, experts, and corporations, helping high-impact, disruptive ideas thrive with its equity-free model. Special thanks to Professor Rosane Galvao, a lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at SSBM Geneva with over 30 years of experience in global organizations like Xerox, Unilever, and Nestlé, for organizing this enriching experience! 🙌 #Innovation #BusinessInnovation #SSBMGeneva #HandsOnLearning #StudentExperience

🌟 Explore InnoEx 2024 – Celebrating The Spirit of Innovation! (Part 1) InnoEx 2024 takes place over two days on August 22nd and 23rd, featuring six events crafted to connect and cultivate the startup and innovation community in Vietnam and in the area. Below is an overview of the events taking place at InnoEx 2024: 1. CEO Forums: Prominent annual national forums (CEO Forum, Vietnam Innovation Forum, Green Summit) gather speakers from the Top 2% of Vietnam's largest corporations, assembling over 4000 industry experts, leaders, investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together, they engage in discussions spanning topics such as fostering a culture of innovation in enterprises, leveraging technology for innovation, and promoting sustainable innovation. 2. Startup Pitch: If you are an investor, researcher, or simply an individual interested in the latest technologies and trends. This activity will help you to access over 100 pitching sessions from the most quality startups and companies, carefully selected from 2,000 submissions across the Startup Wheel and Green Innovation Fellowship competitions. 3. Exhibition Area: Anticipating over 30,000 attendees and featuring participation from more than 200 businesses representing 60 countries and territories, InnoEx 2024 provides a unique chance for businesses to showcase their latest products and technologies, attracting attention from visitors, investors, and potential partners. Don't miss out on the other activities at InnoEx 2024! Follow to discover new opportunities and have an unforgettable experience! 🚀 ------------------------ For any purposes, register at https://lnkd.in/gjiTswbj #innoex2024 #innoex #businessopportunities #investment #technology #innovation#ibp #bssc

Ideation->execution – we have the skills, knowledge and expertise to nurture and guide great ideas all the way through, which is only going to be strengthened through our new UniSC Innovation department. Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett, said the move was a "natural progression for our ongoing work in the innovation space." “UniSC has been an early pioneer and incubator for some of Queensland’s most innovative products, services, businesses and people, accelerating business start-ups and helping existing enterprises to expand," she said. “UniSC Innovation now transforms traditional business incubation into a unique blend of co-working, collaborative learning and testing labs, programs and networking – a space where new ideas can flourish and knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship come together for real impact." This is a really exciting move for us that will only increase the opportunities and benefits for our community, students and valued partners. Follow the link to read more: https://brnw.ch/21wO2X3

Don't miss out on our final event! 📆 19.11.2024, 10:00-11:30 🗺 SpaceTech Expo Bremen, Germany Participation is free - register now on our website! https://lnkd.in/dYqDPpvz The event will be structured around two key sessions. The opening session will feature a formal welcome and introductory remarks, followed by an in-depth presentation of the SPREAD2INNO project’s results, including support extended to 120 companies in Italy, Greece and Bulgaria, participation of 24 companies in specialized 2 Innovation Academies, and 6 companies receiving custom acceleration training. The second session will be a panel discussion, featuring investors who will provide insights relevant to entrepreneurs exploring funding pathways within the deeptech sector. This discussion will address the broader impact and importance of investments in deeptech for SME innovation and competitiveness in Europe. A key value of this event is the opportunity for entrepreneurs to engage directly with the investors, offering them unique insights and potential avenues for funding. This interaction aims to bridge SMEs with critical investment sources, enhancing the role of deeptech innovation in driving European competitiveness. Fondazione E. Amaldi | Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK | EBAN - European Business Angel Network | Teseas | Cleantech Bulgaria | Patras Science Park ( Επιστημονικό Πάρκο Πατρών) Revolv Space | Astradyne | Campsaround | Solumar | SaferPLACES | Dataphoria #EUInnovationAgenda #HorizonEU #SMEs #innovation #startup #EUInnovationEcosystems #EISMEA