EIC unveiled: over 1,500 cooperations for Europe's deep tech future!

EIC unveiled: over 1,500 cooperations for Europe's deep tech future!

In the dynamic world of technologies, the interaction between startups and established companies plays an increasingly decisive role, especially in the area of deep tech. The European Innovation Council (EIC) recently published a new report entitled "Unlocking Innovation Through Corporate Startup Collaboration-The EIC Corporate Partnership Program", which highlights the success and challenges of such partnerships. As the EU Startups Huge budget of 10.1 billion euros available. This money will be invested in startups and small and medium -sized companies (SMEs), with impressive 150 completed investment rounds, including 60 in 2024.

success factors for good cooperation

Stéphane Ouaki, the reigning director of the Ectonia, emphasizes that successful partnerships between startups and companies have to be based on several pillars. According to the analysis of the EIC, four main factors are decisive: the strategic orientation, mutual commitment and value creation, strong skills and openness to early experimentation, such as pilot projects. As EIC emphasizes , the CPP offers a structured matching, coaching as well Follow-up support to ultimately ensure effective partnerships.

An example of a successful cooperation is the cooperation between Holcim and Nanolike. The IoT solution enables global scaling that originated in a pilot project in Greece. This illustrates the actual effects that such partnerships can have if the prerequisites are correct.

challenges in the innovation environment

Despite the positive developments, there are also some hurdles. Startups often find it difficult to work with large companies, as they often act risk units. According to the EIC report, internal misunderstandings are a central blocker for successful partnerships. That is why it is becoming increasingly important to pursue a clear strategy, to secure internal support and promote the necessary skills. Studies show that the EIC CPP achieves significantly better results compared to traditional innovation events and a satisfaction rate of 92% below the participating companies has.

The EIC, 31 corporate and multi-corporate days are planning to organize over the next five years that will concentrate on areas such as health, biotechnology, energy and sustainability. These events should not only increase visibility, but also bring together the right partners.

Overall, it is clear: The innovation landscape in Europe is on the rise, and the correct partnerships between startups and established companies could further strengthen the technological management position of the continent. With its CPP, the EIC shows a clear way how to exploit the full potential of these cooperation through targeted support and strategic orientation.