From Idea to Market: Impact of Collaborative Research in Europe
Neth-ER and TNO kindly invite you to their event ‘From Idea to Market: Impact of Collaborative Research in Europe’ on September 4, 2025 from 14.00 – 16.30.
Technological innovation often requires years of development before delivering tangible impact. This event will showcase how public-private partnerships, strong ecosystems, and European collaboration enable research to evolve into valuable industrial applications and societal benefits.
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Note: Due to limited capacity, participation will be confirmed after registration
Event Details and Programme
Date & time: September 4th, 2025, 14:00 – 16:30 (followed by networking drinks)
Location: Neth-ER, Aarlenstraat 22, 1050 Brussels
Moderator: Marcel de Heide (Lead economist, TNO)
Language: English
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14:00 – 14:30
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Walk-in and registration
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14:30 – 14:45
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Introduction
by Marcel de Heide (Lead Economist, TNO)
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14:45 – 16.15
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Testimonials: From Research to Commercialisation
- Decarbonising Industry with Hydrogen and Power2X
with Martijn de Graaff (Program Director VoltaChem, TNO)
and Eugene McKenna (Senior VP Hydrogen and Sustainable Technologies, Johnson Matthey)
including a reflection from Twan van Erp (DG RTD, Assistant to Director Clean Planet Directorate)
- Radar Technology for Security and Defence
with Raymond van Dijk (TNO)
and Simon van den Berg (Technical Innovation Director, THALES)
including a reflection from Paul Kruis (DG DEFIS, Policy Officer EDF and SMEs) and Ignacio Montiel-Sanchez (DG DEFIS, Policy Officer Information Technology)
With an overall reflection by Jan-Tjibbe Steeman (DG RTD, Policy Officer and Economic Analyst)
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16.15 – 16.30
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Conclusions & Reflections
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16.30 – 17.45
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Networking drinks
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