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The SoTecIn Factory Start-up Day, taking place on 19–20 May 2025 in Porto, Portugal, is a flagship event under the EU-funded SoTecIn Factory project. This event showcases groundbreaking innovations in circular and low-carbon industries. Key value chains such as Food, Water & Nutrients; Textiles; Plastics and Packaging will be represented through pre-market demos, startup pitches, and matchmaking sessions.
Event Overview
*19 May 2025 (Investors-Only Day): This exclusive day offers live startup pitches, investment showcases, and 1:1 networking with the selected SoTecIn Factory ventures.
**20 May 2025 (Public Day): Open to the broader community, this day will feature 30 solution exhibitions, matchmaking sessions, and opportunities to interact with industry leaders and innovators.
***Online B2B Matchmaking (21–30 May 2025): Following the event in Porto, online matchmaking sessions will be available, allowing attendees to continue connecting with startups, investors, corporates, and other key players. These virtual meetings provide extended opportunities for collaboration and investment, building on the networking established during the live event.
Key Topics
* Circular value chains in textiles, food, water, and nutrients, and plastics and packaging.
* Sustainable pre-market technological demonstrators tackling key challenges in circular industries.
* Responsible innovation behavior, ensuring inclusive, ethical, and sustainable practices.
EEN Partners and B2B Matchmaking
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) plays a vital role in the B2B matchmaking sessions, connecting startups, investors, corporates, and researchers. With their extensive networks and international expertise, EEN partners facilitate high-quality connections and promote cross-border partnerships. Their involvement ensures a strong impact for the event, with broad participation from innovation stakeholders across Europe.
Why Attend?
* For Startups: Showcase solutions, gain access to investment, and engage in targeted matchmaking.
* For Investors: Discover high-potential circular startups, connect with founders, and explore new investment opportunities.
* For Corporates & Industry: Identify innovative solutions for R&D, piloting, and market integration.
* For Researchers & Policymakers: Gain insights into EU-funded innovations and participate in the shaping of the circular economy.
📍 Where:
Porto Inova Business Center, Porto, Portugal & https://www.b2match.com/e/sotecin-factory-startup-day
🔗 You can access our official Visitor’s Guide here: https://drive.inesctec.pt/s/A4BLxRSSTwxK3RH
📧 Contact:
EEN Contact Point at INESC TEC: een-portugal@inesctec.pt
Event Overview
*19 May 2025 (Investors-Only Day): This exclusive day offers live startup pitches, investment showcases, and 1:1 networking with the selected SoTecIn Factory ventures.
**20 May 2025 (Public Day): Open to the broader community, this day will feature 30 solution exhibitions, matchmaking sessions, and opportunities to interact with industry leaders and innovators.
***Online B2B Matchmaking (21–30 May 2025): Following the event in Porto, online matchmaking sessions will be available, allowing attendees to continue connecting with startups, investors, corporates, and other key players. These virtual meetings provide extended opportunities for collaboration and investment, building on the networking established during the live event.
Key Topics
* Circular value chains in textiles, food, water, and nutrients, and plastics and packaging.
* Sustainable pre-market technological demonstrators tackling key challenges in circular industries.
* Responsible innovation behavior, ensuring inclusive, ethical, and sustainable practices.
EEN Partners and B2B Matchmaking
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) plays a vital role in the B2B matchmaking sessions, connecting startups, investors, corporates, and researchers. With their extensive networks and international expertise, EEN partners facilitate high-quality connections and promote cross-border partnerships. Their involvement ensures a strong impact for the event, with broad participation from innovation stakeholders across Europe.
Why Attend?
* For Startups: Showcase solutions, gain access to investment, and engage in targeted matchmaking.
* For Investors: Discover high-potential circular startups, connect with founders, and explore new investment opportunities.
* For Corporates & Industry: Identify innovative solutions for R&D, piloting, and market integration.
* For Researchers & Policymakers: Gain insights into EU-funded innovations and participate in the shaping of the circular economy.
📍 Where:
Porto Inova Business Center, Porto, Portugal & https://www.b2match.com/e/sotecin-factory-startup-day
🔗 You can access our official Visitor’s Guide here: https://drive.inesctec.pt/s/A4BLxRSSTwxK3RH
📧 Contact:
EEN Contact Point at INESC TEC: een-portugal@inesctec.pt
- Brokerage event
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- Porto, Portugal
Practical information
- Where
- R. Eng. Ferreira Dias 728, 4100-246 Porto
- When
- -
- Host organisation
- INESC TEC - INSTITUTO DE ENGENHARIADE SISTEMAS E COMPUTADORES, TECNOLOGIA E CIENCIA
- Website
- https://sotecinfactory.eu/event/startup-day/
- B2B website
- https://www.b2match.com/e/sotecin-factory-startup-day
Description
SoTecIn Factory Start-up Day showcases circular tech solutions with demos, pitches, and talks—driving a low-carbon future in Porto, Portugal.