Innovate-EU

01/06/2026

⚡ Reminder for EnergyTech & GreenTech Start-ups: Applications Are Still Open! Looking to expand into the European energy market, connect with industry leaders, and showcase your solution at one of Europe's largest energy events?

Through the INNOVATE-EU programme, selected start-ups can join The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich free of charge and benefit from dedicated preparation and support before and during the event.

📍 Munich Exhibition Center
📅 23–25 June 2026
🎁 What selected start-ups receive:
✅ Free participation at the Smart Green joint stand for all three exhibition days
✅ Pre-event training and tailored preparation to help you maximize your visibility, networking, and business opportunities
✅ Individual consulting and market-entry support from Smart Green's Energy & GreenTech experts
✅ On-site support throughout the fair
✅ Opportunity to pitch your innovation on stage in front of industry stakeholders

Whether you're developing solutions in renewable energy, energy storage, smart grids, energy efficiency, e-mobility, hydrogen, climate tech, or other GreenTech sectors, this is a unique opportunity to accelerate your European market expansion.

🚀 We don't just bring you to the trade fair–we help you prepare, connect, and make the most of every opportunity.
⏳ Places are limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dt6aKHXi
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

01/06/2026

🚀 Register for the INNOVATE-EU Matchmaking Day: Strengthening Startup Support in the EU!

📅 11 June 2026
💻 Online
⏰ 09:30–10:30 CET webinar + all-day bilateral matchmaking meetings

Join innovation ecosystem stakeholders from across Europe to exchange insights, build new partnerships, and explore opportunities to strengthen support for deep-tech startups.

🎯 Focus Topic: Venture Clienting & Corporate–Startup Cooperation

📋 Agenda
"The Matchmaking Warm-up: Input on European Start-up Support Policies and Challenges"
09:30 | Welcome and Introduction | Nina Hoppmann, Cluster IDiA
09:40 | Key Pillars of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy | Elena Kostadinova, Taskforce on Startups and Scaleups, European Commission
10:00 | Action Points to Strengthen the EU Start-up Support Ecosystem: Insights from the INNOVATE-EU Project | Victoria Blessing, Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum
10:15 | Good Practices in Venture Clienting and Corporate–Startup Cooperation | Daina Klepone, PhD, AgriFood Lithuania
10:25 | Closing Words | Nina Hoppmann, Cluster IDiA

💡 Connect with peers, share experiences, and discover collaboration opportunities that can accelerate startup growth and innovation across Europe.

🔗 Register by 10 June and book your bilateral meetings: https://lnkd.in/dn9Ru2Cp

19/05/2026

🚀 Join the INNOVATE-EU Matchmaking Day on 11 June 2026!

We invite innovation support stakeholders from across Europe to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new collaboration opportunities to strengthen support for startups and scaleups.

The online event will focus on venture clienting and corporate–startup collaboration as practical ways to help startups access pilot customers, validate solutions, and accelerate growth.

By participating, you will have the opportunity to:
🔹 Connect with innovation stakeholders across Europe
🔹 Schedule bilateral meetings via the B2Match platform
🔹 Explore future collaboration and project opportunities
🔹 Exchange knowledge and service offers
🔹 Build new partnerships within the European innovation ecosystem

📅 Online event: 11 June 2026
🖥️ Warm-up webinar: 9:30-10:30 CET
✏️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dn9Ru2Cp

We encourage participants to create their profiles early and start networking with potential partners!


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19/05/2026

Great ideas deserve the right stage 🚀

We’re happy to share feedback from Ritesh Soni from Asvel following the INNOVATE-EU startup pitching session at Deep Tech Atelier 2026.

The session was created to support deep tech startups by giving founders the opportunity to pitch in front of investors, experts, and the wider innovation ecosystem. Asvel stood out as one of the two startups that won their category and received a prize – a fantastic achievement for the team and a strong recognition of their MedTech solution 👏

Thank you to all participating startups for being part of the INNOVATE-EU journey!

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

Proud to reflect on the INNOVATE-EU Stage at this year’s Deep Tech Atelier on 15 May 2026 🚀

As part of the INNOVATE-EU project’s deep tech startup support activities, we brought together 16 promising startups to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem stakeholders, and the wider innovation community – creating opportunities for visibility, feedback, partnerships, and growth.

The results were truly impressive:
🔹 6 startups qualified for the official pitching semifinals
🔹 3 startups advanced to the finals
🔹 2 startups won their categories and received prizes:
🏆 Asvel (MedTech)
🏆 Diawiser (AI/MedTech)

Both winning startups are part of the Cluster Imago-Mol / Rubik Hub accelerator ecosystem — congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏

A huge thank you to all participating startups, partners Ionuț Amariei, Anna Rozenfelde, Flaviu Iorgulescu, mentors, investors, jury members, and attendees who contributed to making the INNOVATE-EU.

Stage such a valuable platform for deep tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Excited to continue supporting the next generation of deep tech founders across Europe 🌍
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Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Latvian Food Cluster Asociatia Clusterelor din Romania, AgriFood Lithuania Cluster IDiA, Smart Green

06/05/2026

News from our INNOVATE-EU project: 🚀 Calling EnergyTech & GreenTech Start-ups!

Planning to enter the German market or scale your solution across the European energy sector? Join the 1‑on‑1 Guidance for The smarter E Europe 2026 and make the most of Europe’s leading energy trade fair.

📍 Munich Exhibition Center
📅 23–25 June 2026

What’s included:
- Your own share of the Smart Green joint stand (Hall C4) for all 3 exhibition days
- Guided preparation to help you get maximum visibility and impact at the fair
- Individual consulting with access to Smart Green’s market & sales expertise
- 3 days of on-site support at the trade fair
- Opportunity to pitch your solution on stage

💡 The offer is provided by smart green, a leading German Energy & GreenTech accelerator, technology transfer hub and business network.
This initiative is part of the EU startup programme INNOVATE-EU.

⏳ Limited availability – apply now!
👉 Apply & learn more: https://lnkd.in/dt6aKHXi
📩 Contact: [email protected]

👉 We don’t just take you to a trade fair – we prepare and support you to truly benefit from it.





AgriFood Lithuania Cluster IDiA Latvian Food Cluster Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum smart green Grünhof Asociatia Clusterelor din Romania Cluster Imago-Mol

22/04/2026

🎬 Voices of innovation from Milan 🇮🇹

On March 4, 2026, the Rubik Garage – Future of HealthTech Demo Day 2026 marked the grand finale of an intense acceleration journey under the Rubik Garage & Imago Mol HealthTech edition. Hosted in Milan, the event brought together some of Europe’s most promising startups, investors, and innovation leaders.

Over the course of the program, startups supported by INNOVATE-EU transformed ideas into validated solutions – benefiting from months of mentoring, workshops, and hands-on guidance designed to accelerate real-world impact.

This video captures powerful statements from the founders themselves – sharing their journey, challenges, and vision for the future of healthcare innovation.

From early validation to market readiness, these startups are shaping the next generation of HealthTech solutions across Europe. 🚀

A big thank you to all partners, mentors, and contributors who made this journey possible, and congratulations to the teams who took the stage at Demo Day!


Rubik Hub INNOVATE-EU Cluster Imago•Mol Steinbeis Europa Zentrum Latvian Food Cluster CLUSTERO - Romanian Cluster Association AgriFood Lithuania Cluster IDiA smart green Grünhof

22/04/2026

🚀 Great news for deep tech startups!

The application deadline for the INNOVATE-EU Pitch at Deep Tech Atelier 2026 has been extended to April 24 – giving you more time to apply and showcase your innovation on a European stage.

Even better, selected startups can now benefit from travel support of up to €1000 to attend the event in Riga! ✈️

This is your chance to:
🔹 Pitch in front of top investors, corporates, and innovation leaders
🔹 Gain international exposure
🔹 Take your startup to the next level

Don’t miss out – submit your application before the new deadline and be part of one of Europe’s leading deep tech events.

👉 Apply now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=hZ2C7TfE3UO_g6Io3rvrHMXU6pohBtdEm_7d2TlhBphUMkwzRUVHSlJKUElIUFBWNjRBNU5DNUw2QS4u&route=shorturl

Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Latvian Food Cluster smart green Grünhof Cluster IDiA AgriFood Lithuania Cluster Imago-Mol Asociatia Clusterelor din Romania