Digital innovation ecosystems: cultivating funding for innovation and empowering European industry

• Examination of existing funding programs, grants, and incentives aimed at supporting digital innovation and technology adoption in European industries. The effectiveness of existing funding mechanisms and exploring potential areas for improvement.
• The importance of funding in driving digital innovation and fostering growth within European industries. How access to funding can enable startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises to develop innovative products and services.
• The key buyers and adopters of innovative technologies within Europe and exploration of the ultimate goal of nurturing startups into unicorns. Analysis of the common challenges and failures faced by startups in the scale-up phase.
• Metrics and methodologies for evaluating the impact of funding initiatives on digital innovation outcomes, such as job creation, economic growth, and technological advancement. Best practices for monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of funding programs.

Speakers:

Maria Lema, CEO, Weaver Labs

Christian Maasem, Partner Expert, Detecon

Uwe Baeder, Director Public Affairs, Rohde & Schwarz

Salvis Roga, Board Member / Deputy Chairman, Digital Accelerator of Latvia / Liepaja City Council

Peter Marculans, Venture Partner, Accelerace