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In the dynamic world of European research and innovation, establishing consortia has emerged as a strategic imperative. These alliances unite corporates, research institutions, SMEs, and startups. Their shared mission? To metamorphose groundbreaking research into actionable commercial realities. However, the ideation process in building these consortia can be intricate. This is where the deep reservoir of industry and innovation expertise from Spinverse’s Digital Industries business unit becomes indispensable, especially in broadening what we term as "possibility spaces".

Innovation Fund instrument by CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) launches billions of euros to sustainable projects which decrease industrial carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions. The funding decisions for Large-scale projects were recently published and Spinverse is proud to have contributed to the positive funding decision for four Nordic projects. 

Are you working on critical infrastructures in the fields of transport, energy or digital services? Then CEF might be a good EU funding instrument to invest in the development of your services. CEF has a budget of 33.71 B€ and new calls are opening this autumn in all these areas.

Spinverse, together in collaboration with the Embassies of the Netherlands in the Nordics and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, has conducted market research regarding hydrogen in the Nordics. This study, titled “Hydrogen in the Nordics: Collaboration Opportunities for Dutch Companies”, delves deep into the needs, strengths, and aspirations unique to each Nordic country with regard to hydrogen economy. 

We are delighted to introduce our new colleagues who bring with them vast expertise in the areas of bioeconomy, project management, health, smart cities and mobility. Join us to welcome this fantastic group of talent and subject matter expertise to Spinverse.

The LIFE funding instrument is one of the largest public funding programmes in Europe, dedicated to environment and climate. The instrument is annually launching calls totalling approx. 500 M€ to implement best practices, develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques, methods and approaches, accommodating an extremely wide range of topics and sectors. What’s in it for you? We asked our LIFE programme expert Mikko Tiira to navigate us through the intricacies of LIFE.

The formation of international consortia, encompassing diverse entities such as corporates, SMEs, startups, research and technology institutes, and universities, is critical for leveraging research, development & commercialization expertise, as well as managing risk.

Kiilto, a leader in the construction and building industry, has embarked on an inspiring mission to reshape the sector with their groundbreaking project, the Kiilto SUPER Healthy Buildings Ecosystem. Spearheading this ambitious endeavour is Raija Polvinen, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Kiilto, who is dedicated to addressing the pressing environmental challenges faced by the industry head-on. Spinverse supported Kiilto with their successful funding application for this co-innovation project, securing 3 M€ for this project.

As summer holiday 2023 approaches, I enjoy taking a step back and reflecting on what has happened since last summer. It has been an eventful journey indeed!

Spinverse is proud to participate in the newly launched Newlife project which aims to secure the health of mothers and their babies by developing novel holistic monitoring solutions. Newlife will demonstrate different technologies to enable early and non-invasive detection of risk factors in pregnancies and for newborn babies.