The upcoming event, Supporting European Innovation: Results, Success Stories, and Way Forward of the SPREAD2INNO Project, will present a comprehensive overview of the achievements and ongoing impact of the SPREAD2INNO, a project funded by the EU. This initiative is led by Fondazione E. Amaldi and it aims to foster innovation in European SMEs through the application of deep tech technologies. The Event is supported by Bremen Bremerhaven – CITY OF AEROSPACE

Scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Space Tech Expo 2024 in Bremen, 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.