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International Open Innovation Program seeks Start-ups and Scale-ups offering technological solutions that support data analysis for strategic decision making. (The challenge closes on the 5th of July 2024)

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
Technology request
POD Reference
TRIT20240416008
Term of Validity
16 April 2024 - 16 April 2025
Company's Country
Italy
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistanceResearch and development cooperation agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
Italian companies taking part in an International Open Innovation Program seek Start-ups and Scale-ups offering technological solutions in the field of Data analysis to optimize strategic decisions, from tender analysis and personalized healthcare to operational insights and HR strategies. All solutions should focus on Data-Driven Innovation and have a minimum TRL of 4. Participation in the program is free and research and/or commercial cooperation between partners is envisaged.
Full Description
MATCHER is the International Open Innovation Program of the Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy). The program aims at scouting national and international Start-ups / Scale-ups to create business matches with 12 Corporates from the region and to allow them to start pilots and collaborations for the resolution of their specific business needs.

The business challenges launched by the 12 Italian companies for the fourth edition of the program regard Data-Driven Innovation. Specifically the challenges part of Cluster 2 focussing on Data Analysis For Strategic Decisions

In Data-Driven Innovation, the processing, storage, and transformation of data enables the processing of acquired data and optimise them for future uses while maintaining their integrity and quality, thereby converting them into meaningful information for strategic decisions.

Solutions sought by the companies participating in this cluster should have a minimum TRL of 4 and include:

#1. Supporting tender and competition analysis to identify strength and weakness areas in the award criteria
Scouting a software solution (e.g., Big Data and AI) for the systematic analysis and classify the tender award criteria and to increase commercial opportunities

#2. Big data elaboration for personalizing patient journeys, from clinical trial to therapy customization
Scouting a data collection, conditioning, storage, and processing solution that supports medical operators in personalizing patient journey and patient care, from patient selection for clinical trials to prevention strategies and therapy customization

#3. Managing heterogeneous data to generate actionable insights for operators in mobility and logistics
Scouting a solution to manage heterogeneous spatial data from public and private sources to generate actionable insights for operators in mobility and logistics

#4. Creating tailored training and HR strategy through data analysis
Scouting a privacy-compliant, user-friendly digital engagement tool supporting employees training and HR strategy

Participation in the program is free and research and/or commercial cooperation is envisaged depending on the solutions’ TRL. The 12 companies will discuss the exact type of cooperation with the potential Start-up partners.

IMPORTANT: This technology request refers to an open innovation challenge program published on a separate online platform (b2match). Interested Start-ups/ Scale ups will be guided to the Program website. Applicants will receive a link to submit their proposal after creating an Expression of Interest.

During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one or more challenges that correspond with this technology request profile. If admitted to the programme, Start-ups and Scale-ups will benefit from training and will be able to create their (presentation) profile to connect with the companies in order to organise 1to1 matchmaking meetings.

The Emilia- Romagna company who is the challenge owner will select the organisations that they would like to meet for the development of the solution.

The challenge closes on the 5th of July 2024.
Advantages and Innovations
MATCHER is a unique chance for Start-ups and Scale-ups from all over the world, Corporate partners and other actors of the innovation ecosystem to meet and create a win-win business relationship. The goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and go-to-market strategies.

If admitted to the programme, Start-ups and Scale-ups will benefit from training and will be able to create their (presentation) profile to connect with the companies in order to organise 1to1 matchmaking meetings.

Why should Start-ups and Scale-ups apply?

- Access to Italian corporates: Get in touch with companies that are keen to innovate and ready to collaborate with start-ups / scale-ups.
- Internationalisation: Start collaborating and make a deal with the corporates to open up new opportunities in the Italian market.
- Start-ups and Scale-ups support: Improve your pitching skills with help from the MATCHER team and meet innovative corporates ready to disrupt the industry.
Stage of Development
Lab tested
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
IPR description
Who can apply?

Any Start-up or Scale-up with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 4. The applicants should be from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.

During registration, interested applicants will be asked to select one or more challenges that correspond with this technology request profile. Applicants will have to demonstrate how their solution meets the needs of the company that launched the challenge.

For the purposes of the call:

-A Start-up is a company that is in the first stage of its operations developing a product or service for which it believes there is a demand.
-A Scale-up is a company with an average annualised return of at least 20% in the past 3 years, at least 10 employees at the beginning of the period (OECD, 2007)

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Potential partners are Start-ups or Scale-ups with a solution or know-how compliant with the challenges and with a minimum TRL of 4 from any of the Enterprise Europe Network countries.

Start-ups or Scale-ups are required to propose innovative ideas and/or solutions focussing on training tools and knowledge sharing and based on a Data - Driven Innovation approach.

The solution offered should demonstrably meet one or more business challenges.

Suitable companies are invited to propose their expertise. After being selected, the goal is to co-develop concrete pilots and a go-to-market strategy under research or commercial cooperation agreement.
Type and Size of Partner
SME 50 - 249SME 11-49SME <=10
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement with technical assistanceResearch and development cooperation agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
01003010 - Databases, Database Management, Data Mining06001002 - Clinical Research, Trials02008003 - Logistics01003009 - Data Protection, Storage, Cryptography, Security
Market keywords
02006008 - Data storage02006005 - Big data management02006004 - Data processing, analysis and input services08006001 - Process control and logistics
Sector Groups Involved
HealthDigitalMobility - Transport - Automotive
Targeted countries
All countries