Match2Achieve: building global partnerships for agri-food innovation

Tuesday 17 September 2024 will see the online hosting of Match2Achieve, an exclusive event within the Enterprise Europe Network activities, designed to highlight high-level companies that are driving innovative solutions in the food technology sector.

This event aims to promote international business opportunities and foster global collaborations, with a particular focus on the empowerment of female entrepreneurs in the Agrifood and Agri-tech sectors.

Each participant will have 5 minutes to present their company, products or innovative solutions, and outline their requirements to foster potential international partnerships and collaborations.

Interested SMEs will have the opportunity to establish global collaborations and partnerships, thanks to increased visibility in the EEN partnership opportunities database, as well as access to a wide audience of international consultants and stakeholders located in various countries, who are able to disseminate their requests and offers to a greater number of companies worldwide.

The main objectives of the initiative will be:

• To accelerate the international growth of SMEs;

• To enhance global collaboration and access future markets;

• To promote the visibility of women-led businesses in the EEN partner search database;

• To provide a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and R&D initiatives in key areas such as AI for food, biotechnology, IoT, robotics, and more.

To be eligible, companies must possess POD profiles (click here to view the POD) including technology requests, R&D requests, and technology offers focused on at least one of the following key areas:

• AI for food,

• Food processing,

• IoT, robotics,

• Biotechnology,

• Value chain technology,

• Food logistics,

• Water technology,

• Future foods.

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form via the following link.
2. Send a POD profile or a draft POD in PDF format to the EEN contact persons.
3. Use the presentation template (see attachment) to ensure consistency.

Applications are considered complete if they include the form, POD, and presentation.
The deadline for applications is Monday 8 July 2024.

For further information, please contact een1@confindustria.lombardia.it.