The South3E project has now approached the end of its mission. It has dedicated the last two and a half years to helping forge a stronger deep tech innovation ecosystem in the South of Europe.
After launching in June 2022 and officially wrapping up in December 2024, the four partners of the South3E Consortium are now celebrating the successes achieved by the project and its three tracks, as reflected in its numbers.
South3E in numbers
S3E START
The hands-on program for research teams to help them explore the commercial viability of their deep tech projects, led by HiSeedTech.
Results of this track:
- 2 Open Calls
- 60 Applications received from research teams
- 31 Applications received from TTOS
- 17 Evaluators
- 34 Selected research teams
- 23 Selected TTOs
- 46 mentors
- Training sessions delivered: 30 online tutorials, 14 webinars
- 2 Open Days with 481 registered participants
🌟 Highlighted achievement: S3E Start received a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 53, which reflects the high satisfaction among the participating teams.
S3E CHARGE
The acceleration program for growth startups to access funding opportunities and expand their business operations, led by Institute for Sustainable Development at EPLO.
Results of this track:
- 3 Open Calls
- 92 Applications received
- 16 Evaluators
- 50 Participating startups
- 39 Training Sessions delivered
- 37 mentors
- 2 Open Days with 240 registered participants
🌟 Highlighted achievement: Thanks to S3E Charge, the participating startups have been successfully connected to 50+ public and private funding opportunities.
S3E REVERSE
The business brokerage program connecting deep tech SMEs and startups with corporates to tackle industry challenges, led by International Development Ireland.
Results of this track:
- 2 Open Calls
- 29 Corporate challenges
- 98 Solvers applications
- 24 Solvers selected
- 25 deep tech Brokers
- 71 successful matches
🌟 Highlighted achievement: The outcomes of the Reverse Brokerage program will help to drive the growth of open innovation and corporate venturing in Southern Europe.