Are you a company from Emilia-Romagna and are you looking for innovative solutions for the ecological transition? Participate in the 2nd edition of Ecosister's Open Innovation Programs!
Expiration date: January 15, 2025.
Two free programs for companies in Emilia-Romagna that want to become more sustainable, discover new technologies and collaborate with innovative partners, even internationally.
International Open Innovation Programme (IOIP) : a programme that helps companies identify and respond to innovation needs by promoting collaborations with solvers from all over the world .
Main topics : climate change, natural resources and biodiversity .
What it offers:
- Orientation on the innovation needs of companies (participation in working groups and in-depth calls);
- Networking and technological scouting on a national and international scale ('company-solver' pairing for the realization of the innovative idea);
- Support to develop identified collaborations
Application form and more information about IOIP
Open Innovation Scouting (OIS) : a program dedicated to companies that want to collaborate with the Emilia-Romagna research system to identify innovative solutions and technologies.
Main topics: circular economy and water nexus .
What it offers:
- Scouting for innovative technologies of business interest
- Matching with the regional research system
- Networking with the partners involved
Application form and more information about OIS
Eligibility criteria for both programs: SMEs and Large Enterprises based in Emilia-Romagna (excluding startups), established before 2019, can participate. Companies already part of MIA - Open Innovation Mapping - will have priority access.
Ecosister - Ecosystem for sustainable transition in Emilia Romagna
Ecosister is a project funded by the PNRR to support the ecological transition of Emilia-Romagna. It involves all sectors and technologies, combining digital transition, sustainability, work and well-being of people, and environmental protection. Universities and research institutions of the region participate, coordinating the skills of 6 Spokes of the High Technology Network, Incubators and Technopoles. Funded by the European Union through NextGenerationEU, it is managed by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR).