On June 16, 2025, the INGENIOUS Final Event brought together innovators, investors, policy makers, and thought leaders from across Europe — all united by a shared mission: to accelerate innovation in energy intensive industries through impactful collaboration and funding.

Held online, the event was an opportunity to reflect on the success of the INGENIOUS Innovation Grant initiative and to spotlight the impressive progress of its funded projects. Hosted in the presence of EISMEA, industry stakeholders, and venture capital representatives, the Final Event marked both a conclusion and a new beginning for the projects and teams involved.

Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovation
Seven outstanding projects, each addressing key societal and technological challenges, were presented during the event. Their achievements reflect the ambition and excellence that the INGENIOUS programme set out to support:

• Waste Batteries 
• ISTOR
• SMARTnanoQC 
• ESAMRA 
• Silicon-X
• IRIS 
• ECODRY

Each team showcased not only technical achievements but also their potential for market adoption, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

A Community-Driven Ecosystem
The event also emphasized the importance of collaboration across sectors. We were honored to welcome EISMEA representatives,  investors, and corporate partners, who actively engaged in discussions and offered valuable feedback to the project teams.

The collaborative energy in the (virtual) room underscored what INGENIOUS stands for: bridging research and real-world impact through strategic support, networking, and funding.

Thank You!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, speakers and supporters who contributed to making this event a success. Your insights, encouragement, and belief in the power of innovation continue to drive this ecosystem forward.

As we close this chapter of the INGENIOUS programme, we look forward to seeing these projects grow, scale, and shape the future of European innovation.