The engine for South European Deep Tech calls for brokers to meet the best startup talent
In order to support the implementation of S3E REVERSE, we are calling deep tech brokers to match identified corporate challenges with the portfolio of solutions offered by scaling startups.
About S3E REVERSE
S3E Reserve is designed to help scaling start-ups and more mature SMEs to gain market traction through a pan-European brokerage program, that will connect them with corporates with certain challenges and problems, which they can work together to solve.
To learn more about the S3E REVERSE program, visit this site: https://south3e.eu/apply-now/
Deep Tech Brokers
The role of S3E deep tech brokers is to analyse the challenges posed by corporates that require relevant field of expertise, interview the liaison element of the corporate for a better understanding of the challenge and finetune its specification, analyse and interview scale start-ups that match their field(s) of expertise, choose the adequate solution provider and broker the contacts between the corporate and the start-up(s) that may have a solution to solve the challenge.
Brokers are considered eligible for the S3E Call for experts if complying with ALL the following rules:
- High-level of expertise and professional experience in supporting technological innovation projects, growth and scaling startups.
- Experience in the following science fields: agricultural sciences, engineering and technology, medical and health sciences, and natural sciences.
- A very good level of English is required because it is the official language of the program.
- Knowledge of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Experience in innovation support, evaluation, mentoring, and /or coaching.
Scope of collaboration
Deep Tech Brokers selected for our program are expected to dedicate around 10 hours in private consultations and meetings with the Challenge Organisations and/or the scale-ups to help them define their needs and agree on a common action plan that will be described in an MoU document.
This document will provide the basic requirements that will be needed by the scaleups to adapt or customise their solutions and products and will outline their future collaboration options: direct sale, common R&I project, pre-commercial procurements (PCPs) and public procurements of innovative solutions (PPIs) opportunities, further work etc. The work of the Tech Brokers will start at around July 2023 and will last till Dec 2023.
What are the benefits?
As well as benefiting from the opportunity to draw on their own experience and knowledge to help another colleague grow and develop, as an expert, brokers also benefit from the chance to:
🔶 Play an active role in the South European deep tech ecosystem.
🔶 Access to the S3E Community and expand your professional network.
🔶 Training on “Sustainable Development and Investments” with a certificate by the Institute for Sustainable Development at EPLO.
🔶 Connect with relevant EU institutions and stakeholders.
🔶 Have the opportunity to “give something back”:
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- Give insights into processes and practices that you are familiar with.
- Share good practices from your own experience.
- Offer perspectives and insights into new or different ways of doing things.
- Enable new colleagues to hit the ground running and be as effective as possible in their roles.
🔶 Learn by gaining exposure to new ideas, approaches, and perspectives.
🔶 Gain recognition for your skills and experience and for your contribution as an expert, raising your professional profile.
🔶 Develop valuable interpersonal and communication skills such as listening and questioning.
🔶 Be at the forefront of the revolution of deep tech.
Apply before 31st January:
Download the Expression of Interest text: https://zenodo.org/record/7377769/files/S3E%20Call%20for%20experts.pdf?download=1
Apply via F6S: https://www.f6s.com/s3e-call-for-experts/apply
More info: https://south3e.eu/community/
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S3E visits the Portuguese innovation ecosystem for its Open Call #1 last Roadshow
The consortium of S3E – The Engine for South European Deep Tech is pleased to announce the celebration of the third Roadshow in Portugal as part of the promotion activities of its First Open Call.
We are very happy to visit Portugal since it’s the country where S3E was born. S3E project is inspired by the HiSeedTech program aiming to fulfill a gap in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting the translation of cutting-edge technology and scientific discoveries into new business opportunities.
HiSeedTech has been working during last 10 years being an enabler of investments in technology-based ventures and licensing opportunities by providing the business community, venture capital investors and potential licensors a deal flow of duly-scrutinized projects.
HiSeedTech joined IDI, EPLO and AUTRALO to create South3E, an engine of growth to improve the connectedness and efficiency of the entrepreneurship ecosystems in Southern European countries. The EU funded project South3E will accelerate Deep Tech projects and solutions coming from research teams, start-ups and SMEs that can impact social development and economic growth for a more sustainable future.
Through the Open Call #1, S3E will select and support the development of disruptive solutions built around unique, protected or hard-to-reproduce breakthroughs, and embodies products, processes or services capable of fulfilling currently unmet (or ill-met) market needs. This new engine will unlock the untapped innovation potential of Southern European Deep Tech, targeting scientific and technical excellence in the fields of agricultural, life and physical sciences, engineering and technology.
The S3E Open call closes the 10 February 2023 (17h CEST), so there’s still time for interested applicants to prepare their applications.
To promote this opportunity all around, HiSeedTech will be meeting different members of the Portuguese Research and Innovation ecosystem to present the project and the S3E programs and services that are available through the open call process.
These are the scheduled meetings as part of the Portuguese Roadshow:
- 12/01/2023- 14:30 - i3S- Research and innovation in the Health Sciences
- 24/01/2023- 14:30 - ICVS - Life and Health Sciences Research Institute
- 25/01/2023- 14:30 - UPTEC
- 31/01/2023- 14:30 - Aveiro University
- 01/02/2023- 14:30 - Tec Labs, Innovation Center
- 02/02/2023- 14:30 - INESC MN
Check out this teaser video
https://youtu.be/_WhfmjQSMMw
Join our Roadshow tour following our social media channels (Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube)
and get ready to APPLY to the Open Call #1 to join the SOUTHERN DEEP TECH REVOLUTION.
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Open Call #1 is on the move: S3E travels to Milan for the Italian Roadshow
The consortium of S3E – The Engine for South European Deep Tech is pleased to announce the celebration of the Second Roadshow in Italy as part of the promotion activities of its First Open Call. As part of the development of an engine of growth that will improve the connectedness and efficiency of the entrepreneurship ecosystems in Southern European countries, the EU funded project South3E will accelerate Deep Tech projects and solutions coming from research teams, start-ups and SMEs that can impact social development and economic growth for a more sustainable future.
Through the Open Call #1, S3E will select and support the development of disruptive solutions built around unique, protected or hard-to-reproduce breakthroughs, and embodies products, processes or services capable of fulfilling currently unmet (or ill-met) market needs. This new engine will unlock the untapped innovation potential of Southern European Deep Tech, targeting scientific and technical excellence in the fields of agricultural, life and physical sciences, engineering and technology.
The S3E Open call closes the 10 February 2023 (17h CEST), so there’s still time for interested applicants to prepare their applications.
During 17-18 January, project partners will be meeting different members of the Milan Research and Innovation ecosystem to present the project and the S3E programs and services that are available through the open call process.
On January 17th
9.30 – 10.00: START Information Session (virtual). Register here
10.30 – 15.00: S3E internal project meeting
16.00 – 17.00: S3E meets BAIN & Company (to be confirmed)
On January 18th, S3E team will meet:
10.00 – 11.00: B4i - Bocconi for innovation
12.30 – 13.30: PoliHub
15.00 – 16.00: Presentation at the Politecnico di Milano
We hope this to have a cascading effect, and the S3E project and open call opportunity reaches other members of the Italian Research and Innovation ecosystem.
Check out this teaser video
https://youtu.be/4ME6SIAAE44
Join our Roadshow tour following our social media channels (Twitter, Linkedin and Youtube)
and get ready to APPLY to the Open Call #1 to join the SOUTHERN DEEP TECH REVOLUTION.
Do not miss our official communications.
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Deliverable 5.2. S3E Dissemination, Communication & Exploitation Plan
Deliverable 5.2. S3E Dissemination, Communication & Exploitation Plan
Submission date: 30 December 2022
The present document presents a detailed overview of S3E’s communication, dissemination and exploitation strategy, vital elements of any successful Horizon Europe funded project, while defining the goals, priorities, and potential implementation mechanisms to achieve all desired outcomes. Furthermore, S3E’s Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation Plan sets out the tools, materials, and channels to be exploited to effectively disseminate the project activities, open calls, achievements, and tangible results to targeted audiences, which have been identified in the previous Deliverable 5.1 Stakeholder Collaboration Framework.
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Deliverable 2.1. S3E Ecosystem Map
Deliverable 2.1. S3E Ecosystem Map
Submission date: 29 December 2022
This deliverable reports on the European Innovation Ecosystem with a focus on the southern European countries that the S3E projects addresses, their strengths and weaknesses, and some next steps to be done. In creating this ecosystem mapping, we have considered the European Innovation Scoreboard 2022, research and reporting on innovation and entrepreneurship from various sources that are stated in the report.
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Deliverable 1.1. S3E Data Management Plan
Deliverable 1.1. S3E Data Management Plan
Submission date: 29 December 2022
The Data Management Plan (DMP) of the S3E project outlines how the project data will be handled during the lifetime of the project.
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Deliverable 3.2. S3E Track 1: Open Call platform and documentation
Deliverable 3.2. S3E Track 1: Open Call platform and documentation
Submission date: 26 December 2022
This deliverable reports on the activities performed to prepare the S3E Start 1st Call for applications, which started on the 7th of November 2022. The deliverable also gathers some of the documents issued by the S3E consortium for the researchers', technology transfer officer’s applicants and experts. The official documents for the open call are published on Zenodo and are available on the website of the project https://south3e.eu/.
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Deliverable 2.2. S3E Track 2 and 3: Open Calls platform and documentation
Deliverable 2.2. S3E Track 2 and 3: Open Calls platform and documentation
Submission date: 26 December 2022
This deliverable reports on the activities performed to prepare the S3E Charge and Reverse 1st Call for applications, which started on the 7th of November 2022. The official documents for the open call are published on Zenodo and are available on the website of the project https://south3e.eu/
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S3E is presented at the Athens Stock Exchange – A Driver for the Greek Economy Growth Conference
S3E team member, Nikos Therapos, project manager at the Institute for Sustainable Development by EPLO, presented the S3E project at the 20th Investment & Stock Conference organized by the Association of Investors and Internet (SED), on December 17 & 18, entitled "Athens Stock Exchange – A Driver for the Greek Economy Growth".
Nikos' presentation took place on December 18, 2022 in the first Panel on "Professional orientation of Greek University students". Below you can find some pictures.
The audience were Greek University students. https://sed.gr/
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Our partner EPLO is an Official Nominator for the Earthshot Prize 2023!
The Earthshot Prize 2023 - EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development is invited to be an Official Nominator for a second year!
The search for the next Winners of The Earthshot Prize 2023 has begun and the South3E project is proud to share that the Institute for Sustainable Development at EPLO is an Official Nominator for a second year. Launched in 2020, The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious global prize for the environment, designed to discover, celebrate and scale the best solutions to help repair our planet.
As an Official Nominator, EPLO ISD are one of over 300 organisations from across the world, invited to submit nominations, selected for our ability to identify the most impactful solutions across all sectors, from grassroots to businesses.
The Earthshot Prize will consider solutions which make tangible progress towards one of the five Earthshots. They should be beyond idea stage, have tested their solution in-field or with target audiences, and are at a ‘tipping point’ for scaling their impact within the next five years.
The Earthshots are:
- Protect and Restore Nature
- Clean our Air
- Revive our Oceans
- Build a Waste-Free World
- Fix our Climate
If you have a solution that is inspiring, inclusive and impactful, please get in touch with our project manager Ms. Christina Deligianni for a further discussion.
You can find out more about the Prize, our role as an Official Nominator, and the process to selecting winners at www.earthshotprize.org.
