INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials

🌍 Why Internationalisation is Essential for Deep Tech Startups For deep tech startups, internationalisation isn’t just a growth opportunity—it’s a strategic imperative. These companies operate at the cutting edge of science and technology, tackling global challenges in areas like climate change, advanced manufacturing, health, aerospace and AI. To maximize their impact and scale effectively, going beyond domestic markets is critical. Here’s why: 🔬 Access to Larger Markets: Deep tech innovations often require significant R&D investment and have long development cycles. Expanding globally allows startups to reach larger customer bases and increase revenue streams to sustain their development. 🌎 Tackling Global Challenges Requires Global Solutions: Issues like sustainability, energy transition, and advanced materials innovation know no borders. Deep tech startups need international collaborations to co-develop and deploy solutions on a meaningful scale. 🤝 Partnerships for Scale: Many deep tech startups rely on strategic partnerships with corporates, governments, and research institutions. These connections often exist in ecosystems outside their home countries. Expanding internationally unlocks opportunities for cross-border collaborations and access to valuable resources. 💶 Attracting Capital: Deep tech ventures typically require more patient capital than traditional startups. Internationalisation opens doors to diverse funding sources, including venture capital, corporate venture capital, and government grants. 📡 Access to Talent and Expertise: Deep tech thrives on innovation, and tapping into global talent pools and expertise accelerates progress. Diverse teams often produce better solutions to complex problems. To deep tech founders: think beyond borders, build networks in new markets, and explore collaborative ecosystems. The challenges you’re solving are global—your solutions should be too. To that end, we have collected some great opportunities for you in the next few weeks: 🇪🇺 EIC Industrial Technologies Portfolio Day: Online - Monday, 18 November 2024 – 9h30 to 17h30 CET The day will be dedicated to exploring collaborative, innovation and trends in Industry with practical workshops addressing key industry challenges. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dxFR877J 🌏 AsiaBerlin Summit 2024: 25 to 29 November 2024: Network with ecosystem players from Asia, Berlins and beyond at Europe‘s only startup event focussed on expansion into/from Asia. Registrations: https://lnkd.in/eEBG_d_W 🇯🇵 JETRO Startup ABS Satellite event, 27 November 2024: Get to know the exciting opportunities for startups in Japan! Registrations: https://lnkd.in/exEhcsT9 For further details, please see the gallery. #DeepTech #Internationalisation #Startups #Innovation #GlobalExpansion #Impact #ScaleUp

✨ Highlights from the Circular Economy Event in Berlin! ✨ A huge thank you to our speakers, #startups and attendees for making this gathering impactful! Your insights and curiosity brought new perspectives to #sustainable solutions across the textiles, construction, electronics, and chemicals industries. From lively discussions, thought-proving keynotes to innovative technologies, it was all about sharing real ideas for a circular future in #Berlin. Swipe through to see just some of the highlights, and stay tuned for upcoming workshops on #circulareconomy! 📸🌍 This initiative is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises as part of the Masterplan Industriestadt, and took place in the context of 2024 #BerlinScienceWeek.

🚀 Join us for the EIC Industry Community of Practice Portfolio Day and Workshops! 🚀 📅 Date: Monday, 18 November 2024 🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM CET 💻 Location: Online Are you an industrial deep tech startup and interested in the latest trends in European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) funding , venture capital, relevant policies, IP and Due Diligence? This event is designed for innovators, investors, policymakers, and business support organizations looking to connect, collaborate, and drive change. 🌟 Why attend? - Gain insights into new and emerging policies impacting industrial deep tech startups from Denis Dowling.  - See successful EIC-funded startups and learn more about funding opportunities. - Learn about how global companies work with startups in a reverse pitch session (RedZone by SAES, Cambridge Display Technology Limited, Nitto EMEA) - Get the latest trends in finance for industrial tech startups. - Participate in hands-on workshops covering IP strategy (Sven Schilf) and tech due diligence (Mario Baumgart) — essential for scaling your startup. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with leading experts and startups shaping the future of industrial deep-tech! 👉 Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eQMeAEch #DeepTech #IndustrialTech #EIC #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #IPStrategy #TechDueDiligence #EUBusiness #Entrepreneurship #advancedmaterials #venturecapital

🚨 Funding Alert for European SMEs! Applications are now open for the STAGE Programme, offering up to €25,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises driving #sustainable #impact across the EU and Horizon Europe-associated countries. Here’s how the STAGE programme can support you: 📄 Preparation of investment project plans 🔍 Feasibility studies 🛠 Technology audits 🧩 Due diligence analyses 🌱 Data collection for carbon footprint assessments 🔄 Adaptation of business processes 💼 Specialist consultancy and coaching Deadline to apply: 15 November 2024, 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkbfvYsf

🚀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Anastasiia Nosova, the tech influencer and YouTuber behind 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗶 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, is set to take the stage at the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Munich with a keynote on "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴"! With over a decade of experience in #computerengineering and microchip design, Anastasiia has held various technical roles in the semiconductor industry. Two years ago, she launched her YouTube channel, which now has over 200K subscribers, where she shares insights on the latest in #computerchips and #AI. This year's 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 will bring together 250 computing experts for industry-leading keynotes, 30 dynamic #startup pitches, and discussions on emerging areas such as #semiconductors, #photonics, and #quantum computing. Join us to connect with the leaders driving technology advancements and address the industry's most pressing challenges. 🎟️ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 – don't miss this exclusive opportunity to stay at the forefront of #innovation! 💡 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 can contact Tobias Wölfel for a discount code.   🔗 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eix8m5Uy and find more information here: https://lnkd.in/ergfTGEw 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! Sponsored by: Runa Capital Aloniq Matterwave Ventures Lunar Ventures Tenstorrent UVC Partners Tensor Ventures Infineon Technologies Munich Quantum Valley Christopher Trummer, Benjamin Wolba, Oliver Hasse Future of Computing INAM - Innovation Network for Advanced Materials Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences

🎆 Congratulations ExoMatter on securing a whopping €1.7 million in pre-seed funding! 🎆 INAM member, ExoMatter is revolutionising materials research with an AI-driven platform that fast-tracks the discovery of optimised, sustainable materials. This funding, led by Vanagon.vc and supported by an incredible group of investors, including our fellow INAM member 212 NexT, is a fantastic step forward in their journey. We’re proud to have ExoMatter in our community and look forward to seeing the impact of their innovations across industries. Follow their journey as they continue pushing the limits in #AI, #MaterialsScience, and #Sustainability!

🚨 Only 7 days left! 🚨 Join us for an insightful conversation with Andreas Kubala as he takes a deeper look into ‘Circular Economy in Berlin’s Economy,’ a study by the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce. That’s just one part of the day in our 'Driving Circular Economy in Industry' event! This event includes networking opportunities, keynotes, and startup pitches featuring: AC Biode | BioHalo | Cambrium | Carbon Instead | OLEC Technology | ecoLocked | Level Nine | MANA.energy | ParaStruct Register here: https://lnkd.in/djnRQggc Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 4PM – 9PM Location: Säälchen, Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin Tickets are free, but spots are filling up fast. Register today and join us for an inspiring evening of ideas and connections that are shaping Berlin’s path to #sustainability! This initiative is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises as part of the Masterplan Industriestadt. It is also part of #BerlinScienceWeek.

🚀 How Can New Materials Drive Sustainability? 🚀 Join us on 5 November 2024 at Säälchen, Berlin for an inspiring panel discussion on ‘New Materials as a Lever for Sustainability’. Industry experts and innovators from chemistry, electronics, construction, and textiles will explore how breakthrough materials can transform industries and pave the way toward a circular economy. Shout out to the panelists: ✨ Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kunz ✨ Dr. Nadine Geiser ✨ Tobias Ahrens ✨ Barbora Balcarova But that’s just one part of the day! This event includes networking opportunities, keynotes and startup pitches. From founders to experts, meet the people driving the #circulareconomy forward in Berlin. Register now:https://lnkd.in/dhwd-bTz  Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Säälchen, Holzmarktstraße 25, 10243 Berlin Tickets: Free This initiative is funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises as part of the Masterplan Industriestadt. It is also part of #BerlinScienceWeek.

At INAM, we understand a great team can make or break a #startup. That’s why our #advancedmaterials programs include workshops like Team Dynamics, helping founders build teams with complementary skills and shared goals. A special shout-out to Martin R. for creating an invaluable workshop. It may be easier said than done, so check out these four things to think about when expanding your team and startup.

🌟 Big congratulations to Level Nine! 🌟 An alumni of the Advanced Materials Lab program, Level Nine has achieved an incredible milestone by securing €1 million in public innovation funding from Investitionsbank Berlin and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This will propel Level Nine's next-generation catalyst technology forward, bringing greener solutions to the chemicals industry with their groundbreaking #nanozyme innovation. We’re thrilled to witness their growth and excited to see how they continue to push the boundaries of #bio-nanotechnology and #quantumchemistry. Follow them, and learn more about their work!