| Time | Session | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Registrations and one-to-one meetings | |
| 9:30 | Welcome speeches Sandra Lehneke, Head of Unit Education & Research, Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU Brit Helle, Director-General, Eureka Network Rudolf Haggenmüller, President, Eureka Network Moderator: Peter Chisnall, Director Strategy, Eureka Network | |
| 9:40 | Keynote: SMEs in more sustainable, resilient and circular value chains Sandrine Kergroach, Senior economist/policy analyst at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities | |
| 9:55 | Keynote: European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE): how do they fit into Horizon Europe? András G. Inotai, Head of Unit, Innovation Policy and Access to Finance, European Commission Directorate General for Research and Innovation | |
| 10:10 | Panel debate: So how does the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs contribute to the EIE? What role does the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs play in achieving EIE objectives? Marked differences in national innovation performance and SME support as demonstrated by the latest European Innovation Scoreboard, the funding gap for businesses exploring opportunities beyond national borders, and significant uncertainties linked to internationalisation are only a few of the issues our expert speakers will address. The Partnership’s impact so far, as well as future directions of travel will also be on the table. Barbara Betz, Eureka NPC Chairperson, DLR Project Management Agency Jelle Knop, Project Officer, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Eureka National Project Coordinator Julie Jasmes, Senior Policy Officer, SPW Economy, Employment, Research, Eureka National Project Coordinator | |
| 10:40 | Coffee break and networking | |
| 11:15 | Let’s hear from the innovators: companies supported by the They explain how public support for their sometimes, high-risk, Spain: Jimena García-Romeu Nuñez | Alcyon Photonics | |
| 12:00 | Walking lunch and networking opportunities | |
| 13:30 | Panel debate: European Partnerships: better connectivity The expert panel will explore the benefits of existing or potential connections and synergies between European Partnerships and wider innovation ecosystems. Representatives from Partnerships will share their vision for collaborating to tackle pressing societal challenges and develop impactful beneficiary pathways. Óscar Fernandez Moyano, Elisabetta Vaudano, Principal Scientific Manager, Innovative Health Initiative Manuel Irun Molina, EIT Liaison Officer- Head of Public & Community Affairs, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) | |
| 14:15 | Panel debate: How can Partnerships help address the European
Alexandr Hobza, Chief Economist, European Commission Milda Kraużlis, Regional Innovation Programme Manager, EIT Food CLC North-East | |
| 15:00 | Coffee break and networking | |
| 15:30 | Panel debate: What place for the Partnerships in FP10? As the debate on the next Framework Programme is in full swing, this panel discussion will focus on the Partnership positioning under FP10. It will give insights into potential models to maximise their impact and address remaining gaps in the European Innovation Ecosystems. It will also discuss Partnership coordination and synergies under the next multi-annual financial framework. Brit Helle, Director General, Eureka Network Hanna Scheck, Programme Manager, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), Eureka National Project Coordinator Alexander Grablowitz, co-Chair of the Partnership Knowledge | |
| 16:15 | Wrap-up speeches Peter Chisnall, Director- Strategy and Business Development, Eureka Network and Rudolf Haggenmüller, President, Eureka Network | |
| 16:30 | Cocktail and networking |
5 November 2024
Brussels, Belgium
Innovative Europe - SMEs and their crucial role in driving European competitiveness
