The activity consists of an active collaboration process between startups or spin-offs and experts from industry or academia, with the aim of supporting the early-stage development of their products or services. It does not necessarily focus on creating new solutions from scratch, but rather on enriching and guiding the existing development through the expertise and specialized knowledge of ecosystem actors. This co-creation process involves knowledge exchange, mentorship, and hands-on support to strengthen the innovative and market potential of entrepreneurial initiatives.
Innovation Academy is a curated 3-hour event bringing together 50 top leaders from academia, science parks, business, investment, and government to co-create the next wave of European innovation. Through lightning talks and collaboration sprints led by expert facilitators, participants gain actionable concepts, real project connections, and new partnerships to address disruptions in health, mobility, and energy across Europe.
The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101161224
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