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#Brabant is leading the way in technological innovation with its dynamic ecosystem. From innovative startups to well-established leaders in the industry, the region promotes a vibrant environment that is favorable for an innovative future. The Netherlands is a great example of an industrial ecosystem. This ecosystem is presented during the HANNOVER MESSE this week. Today the HANNOVER MESSE kicks off, the world's largest technology trade fair! Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM) will be present throughout this week, represented by Mark Koppers, Toine Cleophas and Guido Leestemaker, together with the following innovative companies from Brabant: Pezy Group, Datacation, SandGrain B.V., and emproof. This year, the regional development agencies organize the NL pavilion at the Hannover Messe. The topic of this edition is: ‘Empowering a Sustainable Industry’, where innovative companies, regional development agencies, top sectors, and knowledge institutes come together to unite forces in climate-neutral technologies and digital systems. You can find the Dutch pavilion in hall 8, booth D34.  For more information, please contact Mark Koppers, Toine Cleophas or Guido Leestemaker! #BOM #BRABANTISBRIGHT

TECH.LAND Program promotes Cross-border Cooperation on Future Technologies - “Cross-border challenges require cross-border solutions. With the TECH.LAND program, the network of our region in the area of important future technologies is making significant progress,” said Mayor Markus Lewe. “The excellent collaboration between the city, science and business with our Dutch partners sustainably strengthens our shared innovation space.” The city of Münster, together with the Universität Münster and the IHK Nord Westfalen as well as the corresponding partners in the Enschede area (the Gemeente Enschede, the University of Twente and the Twente Board), discussed on the 21st of May 2024 in Enschede the current activities in German-Dutch cooperation. Across the German-Dutch border, companies and science should benefit from close cooperation in order to fully exploit the region's innovation potential. Among other things, the actual status of the new technology program “DUTCH - GERMAN TECH.LAND” was introduced. The program is focusing on the four subject areas of energy (#battery and #hydrogen), advanced manufacturing and #robotics, #health and #medtech as well as circular economy. The partners of the German-Dutch cooperation met in Enschede on Tuesday, May 21st to discuss the expansion of joint international marketing. The hosting role for the meeting rotates among the participating organizations. The TECH.LAND program will also be presented by the Mayors of Enschede and Münster at the Eurocities Annual Conference 2024 in Cluj. Click here for further information:  https://lnkd.in/eCm7ds4J Oost NL | Wirtschaftsförderung Münster GmbH | Technologieförderung Münster GmbH TFM | Handwerkskammer Münster | EUREGIO | World Trade Center Twente | Münsterland e.V. | Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für den Kreis Borken mbH | FH Münster #techland #innovation #dutch #german Source: - Stadt Münster: Amt für Kommunikation - Pressemeldungen (muenster.de) - https://lnkd.in/ex7zDpSD

Check out this short and good advice on strategic funding - especially EU funding from my collegue Sergio Ferreira!

CAGG will be present at the International Executive program for "Innovation and Digital Transformation of the Public Sector", this event is organized by the FUNDACIÓN ORTEGA-MARAÑÓN and the Instituto de Investigación y Educación Económica. Gonzalo Diéguez, executive director of CAGG, will participate with Manuel Arenilla Sáez, Veronica Scutella, Oscar Torres Abad, Agustín Daniele, Pilar Mairal Medina, Juan Miguel Márquez, Lucía Escapa Castro. The program is aimed at public managers with the capacity to define and implement strategies for incorporating ICTs in the functioning of public organizations and the implementation of plans to improve public policies and services supported by digitalization processes. 📆 September 25-29, 2023 📍 Madrid, Spain #CenterForAdvocacyAndGlobalGrowth

🌍💚 The introduction of a circular bioeconomy is a challenge for many industries, including the meetings industry. Targi Kielce took up the challenge. The next step towards sustainable development and ecology is the organization of the first Świętokrzyskie Bioeconomic Hackathon "BioBoosters".💪 🧐The aim of the event is to develop and implement a more economical and ecological solution for the exhibition halls of the Targi Kielce. The final event will take place on April 10-11, 2024, in parallel with the Targi EKOTECH. 🚀 International bioeconomy hackathons "BioBoosters" are an innovation competition aimed at finding solutions to economic or technological challenges supporting the green transformation of large enterprises. 💡 Polish innovators are invited to the hackathon: entrepreneurs, scientists, academic teams, and students. The organizers also want to reach entities from the entire Baltic Sea Region. Participation is an opportunity to establish business relationships. The winners will receive the opportunity to cooperate with the Kielce exhibition center. Join us on this journey of innovation, sustainability, and a green future! 🌍💚 More: https://lnkd.in/d3NvKxvd #BioBoosters #Innovations #CircularEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #TargiKielceHackathon

Discover why #Onil is a benchmark for MANUFACTURING4ALL! 🎯 This charming municipality in the Valencian Community is renowned for its rich tradition in crafting toys, notably the famed 'Muñecas de Onil'—a legacy dating back to 1870, thanks to the innovation of Ramón Mira Vidal. However, today it faces challenges in its toy industry, impacting its economic and demographic stability.    In its early days #Onil pioneered the use and application of new technologies to streamline and perfect its production methods. It managed to be innovative and become a national benchmark in toy production.     Although nowadays the industry has adopted a descendent tendence, the toy industry of Onil is an example of how innovation and digital knowledge and competences can revolutionize the economic. 🚀🧸    🚀 Manufacturing 4 All sees #Onil as a symbol of the importance of preserving and revitalizing traditional industries. This European project focuses on transforming municipalities through digital education and fostering entrepreneurship. Acknowledging Onil's rich history in the toy industry, Manufacturing 4 All aims to support the revival of this artisanal tradition. Join us in preserving Onil's heritage and strengthening its industry for future generations!    📎For more information about the project click here: www.manufacturing4all.eu    💡The project is led by #Onil Town Council during its 14-month duration. Mestieri Lombardia Consorzio di cooperative sociali S.C.S. (Italy), FunkWeb Kompetanse Suksess for alle (Norway) and Fundación FINNOVA (EU) (Belgium) act as the main partners of the project.   #ERASMUS #EuropeanUnion #Industry4.0 #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Future    Fundación FINNOVA (EU) Mestieri Lombardia FunkWeb Kompetanse

Excited to share that Mariya Hristova and Dilyana Kutsarova from AgriVentures will participate in the upcoming European Cluster Conference 2024 The conference aims to highlight the vital role of clusters in advancing EU industrial priorities. It seeks to engage stakeholders in discussions on ongoing Commission initiatives, collecting feedback on 2024 priorities and encouraging bottom-up actions. The conference will address pivotal topics— the Green Transition, the Digital Transition and Resilience Building — providing a deep-dive into key drivers like skills, funding, and technology. The conference will raise awareness about the role of clusters, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and stimulate debates on clusters’ possible actions to shape the future of the EU Single Market. Furthermore, the conference will showcase the results of EU cluster initiatives under various funding opportunities, emphasizing the COSME/Single Market Programme support. It will actively encourage cooperation among clusters and members through matchmaking and networking initiatives. Our activities include support for startups, businesses and researchers to build their strategy for funding, participate in projects and scale using undiscovered new opportunities. Comment if you will participate ⤵ We have arranged several meetings, so feel free to contact us 🔄 https://lnkd.in/dfDXU2J8

📈 Did you know that Galicia was the second Autonomous Community that experienced the highest increase in competitiveness in 2022? 🙏 We are grateful to have an outstanding panel of representatives from Galician lands: Axencia Galega de Innovación, Fundación Barrié, Programa Ignicia, Axencia Galega de Coñecemento en Saúde, Tecnópole, Universidade da Coruña, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Universidade de Vigo, Gradiant, CETIM Technological Centre, CSIC. ➡️ Get to know each of them and discover their fantastic work at S4i | Science for Industry, organized by Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and BeAble Capital SGEIC SA.

🌟 Celebrating ETSA Research and Innovation Days in Cologne! 🌟 Last week, representatives from ETSA companies and national associations gathered in Cologne, Germany for a milestone event in our industry – the ETSA Research and Innovation Days. It was a remarkable gathering that brought together experts, companies, and national associations to discuss the future of our sector. A huge thank you to ETSA Chairman, Thomas Neyers and Alsco Berufskleidungs-Service GmbH for hosting this landmark meeting. Here are some key highlights from the event: ✅ Digital and #GreenTransition: The importance for companies and national associations to collaboratively manage the #digital and #green transition was a central theme. This approach is not just a necessity but an opportunity to innovate and lead in our industry. ✅ #Innovation Working Group Launch: This event marked the first working group under ETSA dedicated specifically to innovation, joining our other groups that focus on various aspects of our industry. The discussions were incredibly fruitful, and we look forward to expanding our network in the next round of discussions. ✅ New Horizon Partnership: We were thrilled to witness the presentation of the new Horizon partnership by Textile ETP and Lutz Walter. This initiative promises to provide pragmatic ways for the industry to pilot projects and strengthen partnerships. It's a game-changer for how we approach innovation and collaboration. ✅ Acknowledging Key Associations: Special thanks to FBT : Belgian Textile Care Federation, Deutscher Textilreinigungs-Verband e.V., CIBUTEX, Textile Services Association, and Arthur Linssen for sharing their research and innovation agendas. Your contributions are vital in shaping a collaborative and forward-thinking industry landscape. Thank you as well to all our attendees including The Czech Association for Textile Care, Dr. Diana Wolf, Simon Fry, Alsco Italia, FCF Servici Italia S.r.l. and our Treasurer, Hartmut Engler ✅ Technical Expertise: We owe a debt of gratitude to De Montfort University’s Katie Laird and our experts from Germany, Sven Schöppe and Lutz Vossebein for providing the right technical approaches for our scientific talks. The preparedness and expertise of these professionals are key to the industry’s future success. #Innovation #TextileServices #Laundry #EUGreenDeal #EUCircularEconomy #Standards #TechnicalExperts #professional #WorkingGroup #EUSkills #Research