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Engage with visionaries to elevate the decarbonisation conversation at BoostUp! IBERIA 2024
Industrial decarbonisation is not only essential for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions but also a strategic advantage for companies aiming to thrive in a low-carbon economy. With Portugal and Spain at the forefront of climate action, EIT Manufacturing was keen to focus the first Iberian BoostUp! edition on the transition to net-zero.
The event is designed to foster collaboration between investors, policy makers, startups, corporates and key industry players by showcasing and discussing innovative approaches that can significantly impact carbon reduction targets. It also aims to support scalable solutions from Spanish and Portuguese entrepreneurs, positioning them to play a vital role in the Net Zero transition.
That’s why the in-person event on Wednesday, 4 December at Casa da Música in Porto, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (Western European Time), will feature pitches from the startup finalists and an award ceremony, along with inspiring keynote speeches, engaging panels and networking opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to join us in Portugal!
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Agenda
9:00 Welcome tea & coffee
9:30 Opening
- Antoni Pijoan, Managing Director at EIT Manufacturing West
- Ricardo Simões, Head of Innovation at CCDR-Norte
10:00 Achieving net zero emissions: what is lacking?
- Luisa Magalhães, Executive Director at Smart Waste Portugal
10:20 First pitch round
10:45 Achieving net zero emissions in manufacturing: the importance of implementing innovative solutions, Expert panel moderated by Catarina Canelas, journalist and host
- Isabel Domingues, Sustainability Director at Riopele
- Mafalda Gramaxo, CEO at AIMMAP
- Filipe Silva, Business Developer at Azitek
- Ana Machado, Sustainability Coordinator at MC Sonae
11:25 Coffee break
11:40 Second pitch round
12:05 The role of energy in decarbonising manufacturing operations, Expert panel moderated by Catarina Canelas, journalist and host
- Verónica Silva, Forward Model Engineer at Yazaki
- Alexandre Varela, Senior R&D Project Manager at EDP
- Fernando Martín, Head of Business Unit Iberia at Capwatt
- Eduardo Moreira, Portugal General Manager, Signify
12:45 Open & collaborative innovation: a competitive edge for international expansion
- Juliana Teixeira, Business Unit Manager at Market Access
12:55 Award ceremony
13:05 Farewell speech
- Ana Lehmann, Professor FEP-U. Porto; Chair in several industries
13:15 – 14:15 Networking lunch
Spotlight on the finalists:
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BROMALGAE is an innovative technology company established in Bilbao. Its objective is to design and develop high-precision chemical and biological solutions for the reduction of polluting gases, mainly CO2 and NOx, generated and emitted during combustion processes.
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Machine Learning and dataspace technologies, to drive circularity and traceability in packaging (Ecoembes), construction (Celsa Group), and maritime sectors (Balearic Port Authority). By leveraging cutting-edge technology, they enhance traceability and sustainability across industries, fostering environmental sustainability, supporting disruptive innovation, and boosting competitiveness through reskilling and upskilling initiatives.
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Ecodicta is a Spanish startup providing a B2B SaaS platform that enables fashion brands to implement circular economy practices through clothing rentals and second-hand sales. Their solution extends garment lifecycles, reduces waste, and helps brands meet sustainability goals while increasing profitability.
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InBiot, founded in 2018, specialises in smart solutions for monitoring and improving indoor air quality. Their advanced, cloud-connected devices MICAs optimize energy efficiency and create healthy, sustainable spaces by providing real-time data to control HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with certifications.
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Nido is a biotech, nature-based startup focused on reducing costs and CO2 emissions in the construction industry. Their product, Nido Hydrogel, is a metamaterial designed to replace non-structural concrete in precast construction systems. It is biodegradable and eco-friendly, offering the same properties as concrete but at a lower cost.
