A cohort of 15 selected EIC-backed companies will take part in the EIC Soft-landing Programme for cleantech from 8-13 December 2024 in the heart of Silicon Valley. As part of the EIC Business Acceleration Services, the EIC Soft-landing Programme aims to facilitate these EIC-funded companies to expand to new markets and scale their business in the US market, by providing customised guidance and adequate tools.
Following the success of the health and life sciences edition in Silicon Valley and San Francisco in May 2024, this week-long programme will focus on the cleantech sector. The selected group of EIC innovators will receive dedicated business support from high-level local experts and business organisations, including Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, INSEAD San Francisco Hub, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Orrick. Additionally, they will have access to exclusive pitching and networking activities with investors, business partners and startups from the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem.
The 14 EIC-backed companies for this Soft-landing mission to San Francisco are (catalogue of companies available here):
- AVILOO (Austria)
- Circular Materials (Italy)
- CO2BIOCLEAN (Germany)
- Creapaper GmbH (Germany)
- FaradaIC Sensors (Germany)
- FibriTech (Poland)
- GAFT - Green Air Fuel Technology (The Netherlands)
- Kaffe Bueno (Denmark)
- NextWafe (Germany)
- RAIKU Packaging (Estonia)
- Reblade (Denmark)
- Re-Match A/S (Denmark)
- Senecio (Israel)
- Sensoneo (Slovakia)
A preparatory workshop, focused on pitch training, was held on 21 October with the EIC ambassador, experienced investor and entrepreneur, Jillian Manus. This interactive online workshop brought together the 15 EIC innovators, high-level EIC representatives, and dedicated mentors. It aimed to provide detailed insights into the week’s agenda, pitch opportunities, networking events, and ensure that selected companies are well-prepared for their participation.
About the EIC Soft-landing Programme
The EIC Soft-landing programme provides exclusive business services to EIC-funded companies, such as matchmaking, pitching, mentorship support, tailored workshops that refine their USA market approach, and expert guidance that will pave their path to growth. Selected EIC-funded SMEs, startups and scaleups from EU Member States and Associated Countries have access to the Programme.
Should you have any question, please contact us through the EIC Community Helpdesk (please select the category “EIC Soft-landing December 2024” as the subject).
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.