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I could not agree more. We are in the middle of another mega gathering in Davos and can't help but second with my colleague Milena Ivkovic in urging everyone to focus on what #cities like #Lisbon, #Warsaw and #Lviv are doing effectively and pragmatically to tackle challenges like #climatechange and #exclusion, with practical #innovation, #urbantech #socialempowerment. Without thousands of people flying in (and increasing their carbon footprint by 1000x.). Yes, let's spread the iCapital award challenge beyond Europe, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA).

What do you know about the GCR Innovation Accelerator? As 1 of 3 pilot areas in the UK to share £100m UK Government funding, the accelerator programme will: ▪ Support 11 ambitious local projects ▪ Turbo charge a step-change in the Region's innovation economy ▪ Create high-value jobs across the Region ▪ Generate millions of pounds of private sector investment in the local economy https://lnkd.in/gwkYiv88 Innovate UK | UK Government Scotland | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Babcock International Group #innovationaccelerator #innovationaccelerators #levellingup #innovation #technology #research

I am thrilled to share that I presented the CSSC Project (https://lnkd.in/eyq_NNz3) at the DeepTech Tour event in Paris last Thursday, marking an important step towards the launch of a future startup. The DeepTech Tour brought together innovative minds to explore cutting-edge technologies and envision the future. The CSSC Project provides a tool for companies to highlight their initiatives in support of cultural diversity and obtain useful data for their sustainability and DEI reporting. The insights gained from the event and the preparation for it are invaluable as we refine our approach and prepare for the next stages of development. As we move forward, we are eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals who share a passion for diversity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Your support, insights, and connections are critical as we navigate the exciting path of startup creation. Whether you are an investor or fellow entrepreneur, we would love to connect and explore potential synergies. If you are interested in learning more about this project or discussing potential collaboration, please contact us at [email protected] #DeepTechTour #Innovation #Diversity

I've been listening to the podcast "Smart in the City" for a few months. Today, I discovered that Alexander, CEO of Bable Smart City, was one of the jurors in the iCapital contest. City of Warsaw took second place in the iCapital contest. What does it mean to me? It's worth expanding knowledge from many sources and following urban trends. You never know if someone you following today, you won't meet tomorrow. I encourage you to listen to the podcast on Spotify and to read the article about Lisbon, Warsaw, and Lviv. #iCapital #GrowinWarsaw #SmartCity

"Cities need more help from Europe to encourage private investors to back things like green energy, digital technology, and social infrastructure projects. This can be done through tools like bonds, mutual investment programmes, and investment platforms" "Long-term investment, skills for the green transition, and innovation are key to ensuring that our cities have the economic and human resources to deliver on ambitious local and European initiatives. As change-makers and hubs of innovation, cities are the places where these developments happen, but more engagement, funding and flexibility from the EU will be vital to boost local initiatives." see more here : https://lnkd.in/exMcsE-2

This is such a huge and important point to make. SMEs are the backbone of the Australian economy, and when this sector makes up anywhere from a third to half of Australian GDP, this is where the greatest return on investment will come. At Harrison SPARC Pty Ltd, we obtained grant funding for our lithium frother technology under the Critical Mineral Development Program. This program funded thirteen successful applicants, spanning large and fellow SME businesses. This funding allows us to grow AND bring innovative technology to the sector, applicable to Australia and the global lithium mining industry. More consistent funding, where growth and innovation are the key factors, is imperative in order to grow our Australian economy. #innovation #researchanddevelopment #inspireinnovateignite #SME

✨ Connected Places Catapult is thrilled to announce the launch of our second Maritime Growth Summit, which will be held on 30 November in Liverpool! 🌊 🚢 The Summit will showcase Connected Places Catapult's Maritime Innovation Flagship Programme and explore the ways that we are accelerating investment opportunities through innovation, identifying high-potential solutions, and supporting innovators to achieve their growth potential. Experience an exciting agenda covering these themes 👇 ◾️ Bringing innovation to life – Showcasing the best of UK maritime innovation, challenges and outcomes as well as providing opportunities for collaboration and co-operation. ◾️ The UK maritime investment landscape within a global economy – Providing insight into the international investment market, how other countries are working, and developing a UK prospectus for international investors. ◾️ The future of fuels – Hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and more. We will explore the options and routes ports may take over the next few decades to bunker these fuels and develop a prosperous bunkering market in the UK.    Join us to engage with our innovators and industry partners and shape the activity in year three of our programme, maximising our impact for investors, businesses, innovators, and regions across the UK. Apply to attend 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVBuhnWC #MaritimeSummit23 #Maritime #Shipping #MaritimeInnovation #Innovation #Technology 

🚀 EXPLORING TOOLS TO DRIVE EUROPEAN INNOVATION AND ITS PROCUREMENT Don´t miss out on our latest article in which we discover how the New European Innovation Agenda is paving the way to unleash Europe's Innovation Potential. 🌍With a toolkit of five flagships and key players like Horizon Europe, the European Innovation Council, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Europe is gearing up for a transformative era of innovation. Learn how the European toolkit is set to: 🔹 Improve access to finance 🔹 Facilitate experimentation 🔹 Build regional innovation 🔹 Attract & retain talent 🔹 Improve policy framework 🧑🔬Explore the waves of innovation shaping the future. From the DIGITAL AGE to DEEP SCIENCE INNOVATION, and their impact across diverse sectors. 🔗 Get to know more about Europe's innovation journey by reading the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHyMu3Yx #InnovationProcurement #BUILD_project #EU_InnovationAgenda PEDAL Consulting CIVITTA Valonia City of Rotterdam Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad - City of Turku City of Tartu

🤝 #Glasgow and #Edinburgh are making strides as innovation powerhouses! A recent UK government report has highlighted these cities as prime examples of innovation clusters with exceptional cross-county collaboration 👇 Discover more https://lnkd.in/ePQAp7rD #InnovationClusters #GlasgowEdinburgh #UKGovernmentReport #ResearchAndDevelopment #CollaborativeInnovation