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PRAXI Network, member of the Enterprise Europe Network and coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Hellas, is participating in the organisation of the Innovat&Match Brokerage Event 2025 and invites you to take part in this important international event. The event will take place from 24 to 26 June 2025, within the framework of the international exhibition R2B – Research to Business, in Bologna, Italy (BolognaFiere | Pavilions 21 & 22).

Innovat&Match is a hybrid and free-of-charge matchmaking event (B2B), now in its 19th edition. It brings together innovative companies, research centres, academic institutions and policy makers from around the world.

Register by 23 June 2025, 13:00 CET (Rome time)
Registration link

What is Innovat&Match

The event is the official matchmaking initiative of R2B – Research to Business, promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region and organised by ART-ER and BolognaFiere, with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.

For the past 20 years, R2B has served as a key annual meeting point for the international innovation ecosystem, bringing together researchers, startups, companies and institutions to foster technological advancement and business partnerships.

Previous Editions – Key Figures

In the 2024 edition, more than 250 participants from 28 countries took part in the event. Over 60% of attendees represented innovative companies and startups. The B2B meetings were supported by 34 international partners of the Enterprise Europe Network.

Why Participate

Participation in Innovat&Match offers:

• Pre-arranged bilateral meetings (30 minutes), held either online or in person, based on your availability.
• Access to a broad international network of potential business, research, and technology partners.
• The opportunity to showcase your products, services, or project ideas via a personalised profile and the event’s Marketplace.
• Exploration of new collaboration opportunities at both European and international level.

How to Participate

Interested parties can register for free by 23 June 2025, 13:00 CET.

The process involves:

1. Creating a personal or company profile on the platform
2. Browsing the list of participants and identifying potential partners
3. Sending or receiving meeting requests
4. Attending the online B2B meetings (24–26 June 2025)

All meetings are managed through the event’s digital platform.

Key Sectors

The event focuses on seven strategic innovation fields:

• Bioeconomy
• Building and Heritage
• Cities, Communities and Creativity
• Digital and Deep Tech
• Energy and Clean Tech
• Health and Biotech
• Mech and Aerospace

See detailed sector information

Important Note

During your registration, please indicate “PRAXI Network” as your supporting organisation in the “Support Office” section.

For further information or support regarding your participation or registration, you may contact the following PRAXI Network representatives:

• Maria Aggelopoulou | aggelopoulou@praxinetwork.gr | +30 2616 007 606 | +30 6946 694 496

• Dr. Panagiotis Mallios | mallios@praxinetwork.gr