Description
In Bologna, 7th-8th June 2018, two days of free meetings at R2B dedicated to the search for technological and research partners.
This year will return the usual appointment with the Brokerage event Innovat&Match 2018, at its 12° edition. The event will take place in Bologna on 7 and 8 June 2018, in the framework of R2B - Research to Business 2018, the 13th International Exhibition on Industrial Research and competences for Innovation promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region, Bologna Fiere, ASTER and Smau. R2B 2018 aims at fostering new business opportunities between the research and business systems since 2005.
The initiative is organized by ASTER, in collaboration with CNA Emilia-Romagna, Confindustria Emilia-Romagna, ENEA, Eurosportello - CCIAA of Ravenna, Unioncamere Emilia-Romagna. The event was born thanks to the Enterprise Europe Network, the largest European network supporting SMEs.
In the 11th previous editions, Innovat&Match saw the participation of more than 1200 Italian and international subjects, involved in 3200 meetings.
Innovat & Match is dedicated to companies, start-ups, research laboratories, universities and clusters. The initiative includes a series of one-to-one 30-minute meetings for:
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meet potential technological and commercial partners;
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present, discuss and develop new project ideas at international level;
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find the right partner for technological development;
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build high quality partnerships to present projects on EU calls;
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start cross-border collaborations and contacts;
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expand your professional network.
The main TOPICS of Innovat&Match 2018
The B2b meetings will focus on:
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Agrifood
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Building and Construction
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Energy and Sustainable Development
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Cultural and Creative Industries
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Life Sciences and Well-being
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Service Innovation & Big Data
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Mechatronics and Transports
How to participate
Participation in the event is free. Registrations are open until 18 May 2018 inclusive; when registering, select your local Support Office to receive support before, during and after the event.Direct link to registration.
*TRAVEL GRANTS
Up to 15 grants covering travel costs have been made available to support organizations and individuals from outside Italy in their participation to the event. Deadline for applying to the grant is 7 May 2018. This could be a wonderful occasion to meet and to discover Bologna during a business trip. For further information, visit the website Innovat&Match 2018.