DO YOU REPRESENT A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ACCELERATOR, INCUBATOR OR OTHER ORGANISATION THAT SUPPORTS INNOVATION?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE MORE ACTIVELY IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS FINANCED BY EU FUNDS?
On 8 May 2025 at 11:00 a.m., we invite you to a unique online webinar, which will take place on the MS Teams platform. The event is aimed at representatives of European institutions that create innovation ecosystems and will focus on building international project consortia and effectively applying for funding from EU programmes such as Horizon Europe. The aim of the webinar is to strengthen European innovation ecosystems by sharing practical knowledge and experience and establishing strategic partnerships.
Creating an international consortium is a complex process that requires trust, a shared vision and a well-thought-out strategy. During the event, experts with many years of experience will share proven methods for establishing cooperation, examples of successful partnerships, and tools useful for implementing international projects. Participants will also take part in a matchmaking session and will have the opportunity to present the potential of their institutions and establish new project contacts.
Event programme
11:00–11:15 Where and how to look for project partners?
Joanna Mazur (Horizontal Contact Point for Western Poland, Poznań Science and Technology Park)
11:15–11:45 Panel discussion: Strategies for building international consortia
Moderator: Anna Tórz (CIVITTA Estonia)(CIVITTA Estonia)
11:45–12:00 Matchmaking sessions in rooms
Moderated by panellists – an opportunity for direct discussions and exchange of ideas for joint projects.
Panel experts
Joanna Bosiacka-Kniat (Poznań Science and Technology Park, Poland)
Alessandro Craglia (European Business Angels Network, Belgia)
Martin Gorosko (Tehnopol Science and Business Park, Estonia)
Reesi Lepa (CIVITTA Eesti AS, Estonia)
Meet the speakers
Alessandro Craglia – European Business Angels Network (EBAN)
An experienced EU project manager specialising in building consortia, preparing project proposals and connecting start-ups with investors. As part of EBAN, he coordinated over 12 projects with a total budget exceeding €30 million, working with over 100 international partners.
Joanna Bosiacka-Kniat – Poznań Science and Technology Park
Expert in EU framework programmes, European Commission evaluator, trainer in project writing and management. She supports scientific and business institutions throughout the entire project life cycle – from concept and consortium building to implementation and settlement.
Martin Gorosko – Tehnopol Science and Business Park
An expert with 15 years of experience working with technology start-ups and scale-ups. He has advised over 200 companies on business development, internationalisation and capital raising. A participant in numerous EU projects and an active business angel investor, he is a member of the Estonian Business Angels Association.
Reesi Lepa – CIVITTA Eesti AS
An expert in innovation policy with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing programmes supporting the development of start-ups, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems. She has implemented numerous international projects, including those related to the creation of Digital Innovation Hubs, the development of cross-border cooperation, acceleration and matchmaking for start-ups and SMEs.
Anna Tórz – CIVITTA Estonia (moderator)
Senior Project Manager at CIVITTA Estonia. Expert in innovation, entrepreneurship and business support institution development. Manages national and international projects, supporting cooperation between deep-tech start-up ecosystems. Start-up mentor, involved in developing long-term partnerships and building dynamic innovation ecosystems.
Participation is free of charge, but advance registration is required!
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The webinar will be held in English.
The event is organised as part of the Ready2Scale project and by the Western Poland Horizontal Contact Point.
Thanks to funding from the European Commission and the National Centre for Research and Development, participation in the event is free of charge.
