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I have been active in deep tech for more than 10 years, and one thing is clear to me: technology alone is never enough. Especially in semiconductors and photonics, the route from idea to adoption is long, complex and full of dependencies. You need partners, customers, investors, researchers, suppliers and policymakers who understand that breakthrough innovation is not built in isolation. That is why ecosystems matter. At CoolSem Technologies, we see every week how important it is to be part of a strong Dutch deep-tech ecosystem. The support, knowledge and connections around us help turn ambitious technology into something that can actually reach the market. Hello Tomorrow was a great reminder: deep tech is a team sport.

Welcome to Campus, Hitachi High-Tech Europe! 🎉 🤝🏼 During yesterday's event, the establishment of their Innovation Center Eindhoven at HTCE was formalized. The new Innovation Center strengthens collaboration with academia, research institutes and deep tech companies, further expanding the Campus innovation ecosystem. ◆ Otto van den Boogaard, CEO of High Tech Campus Eindhoven: “We are honored to welcome Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH to High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Their presence creates new opportunities for collaboration with leading research institutes and industry partners in the semiconductor value chain.” ◆ Osamu Komuro, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, and General Manager, Nano-Technology Solution Business Group of Hitachi High-Tech: “The opening of the Innovation Center Eindhoven is an important step toward accelerating technological innovation and further enhancing customer value. At High Tech Campus Eindhoven, one of Europe’s leading open innovation hubs, Hitachi High-Tech will accelerate the creation of digitalized assets that combine enhancement of its core technologies with advanced AI through collaboration with academia and deep tech companies.” ◆ Kazuyoshi Matsukaze, Executive Officer of Hitachi High-Tech, and President, Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH: “Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH have continuously strengthened our development capabilities in Europe through strategic investments, particularly in Germany and Belgium. With the establishment of a new hub in Eindhoven, a region that attracts diverse global talent, we are delighted that this will further enhance our ability to develop and propose innovative solutions and foster an environment for mutual growth and development with our customers.” We're excited to see the collaborations and innovations that will emerge from this new presence in building HTC 7, further reinforcing Brainport's position as one of Europe's leading technology ecosystems. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e7ZKcy5E

I am honoured to serve as Track Chair for the "Innovation Ecosystems & Technology Transfer" track at the Emerging Tech Conference – Edge Intelligence (#ETCEI 2026), which will take place on 📅 22–23 October 2026 at the 📍 University of Ioannina, Greece. The conference aims to bring together academia, industry and innovation stakeholders to discuss emerging technologies and their impact on Europe's innovation ecosystem. 🙌 I would like to sincerely thank HETiA - Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association and the University of Ioannina (co-organizers of the conference) for this opportunity and for their trust. 💡 The Innovation Ecosystems & Technology Transfer track welcomes contributions on topics including: ✔️ Knowledge Transfer, Open Innovation & Industry–Academia Synergies ✔️ Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation Support Mechanisms ✔️ Digital Platforms, Skills & Technology Enablement ✔️ Funding, Investment & Commercialization Pathways Researchers, practitioners and innovators are warmly invited to submit their papers by 📅 28 August 2026. ➕ Beyond our track, ETCEI 2026 features an exciting programme covering Edge Intelligence, AI, Embedded Systems, Smart Cities, Digital Twins, Semiconductor Technologies, Cybersecurity and many other emerging technology domains. ℹ️ More information and paper submission details: conference.hetia.org/

🌍 Why international events still matter In a world where digital interactions have become part of our daily lives, international events remain irreplaceable. Not simply because they showcase innovation, but because they bring together the people, expertise and opportunities that turn ideas into meaningful collaborations. Over three days, the LID World Summit welcomed more than 1,500 participants, 400 organisations and delegates from 30+ countries, united by one ambition: accelerating the journey from Lab to Market across the global semiconductor ecosystem. Behind every keynote, technology demonstration and networking session were months of preparation, collaboration and the shared commitment of hundreds of people. The event is also made possible by a growing community of sponsors, exhibitors and media partners whose continued trust strengthens the international reach of the LID World Summit year after year, as well as by exceptional suppliers and service providers whose professionalism and creativity consistently transform ambitious ideas into reality. While the aftermovie captures the energy of the event, it cannot fully reflect the collective effort behind the scenes—from colleagues and speakers to partners, sponsors, exhibitors, media partners and suppliers. Thank you to everyone who helped make this edition possible. 🎥 I hope you enjoy reliving the highlights of three inspiring days filled with ideas, connections and opportunities to shape the future of semiconductors.

[LID World Summit]🎬𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 For three days, the LID World Summit welcomed the global semiconductor ecosystem to share ideas, forge new relationships and accelerate the journey from Lab to Market. This 28th edition once again demonstrated that innovation doesn't happen in isolation. Beyond inspiring keynotes and technology showcases, the event created opportunities for researchers, industry leaders, startups and policymakers to meet, exchange perspectives, spark new collaborations and shape the future of semiconductors. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 and relive the highlights of an edition where research, industry and innovation came together to turn ideas into impact. 🙏 𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼: ▪ 1,500+ participants from 30+ countries ▪ 400 organisations that connected, exchanged ideas and explored new opportunities ▪ 170 keynote speakers and panelists who shared their expertise and vision ▪ 90+ sponsors, partners and exhibitors who showcased cutting-edge technologies and helped make this edition possible ▪ Every CEA-Leti expert who contributed to the technical programme ▪ And all the teams behind the scenes whose dedication made the event a success While the event has come to an end, its impact is only beginning. The conversations started during these three days are now evolving into new projects, industrial partnerships and European collaborations, extending the momentum well beyond the event itself. 📅 Save the date: the next LID World Summit will take place 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮–𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, in Grenoble, France. We look forward to welcoming you back!

For three days, the LID World Summit welcomed the global semiconductor ecosystem to share ideas, forge new relationships and accelerate the journey from Lab to Market. This 28th edition once again demonstrated that innovation doesn't happen in isolation. Beyond inspiring keynotes and technology showcases, the event created opportunities for researchers, industry leaders, startups and policymakers to meet, exchange perspectives, spark new collaborations and shape the future of semiconductors.

🚀 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tech Tour Next Gen IC 2026 We are excited to announce the 3rd edition of 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗖, an invitation-only event taking place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on 3–4 November 2026. This year's programme is designed to foster strategic investments and partnerships across Europe's next-generation technology landscape, bringing together leaders in: 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 🔹 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🔹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 🔹 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 The event will connect an outstanding community of investors, corporates, strategic partners, customers, policymakers, and public leaders to explore collaboration opportunities and accelerate innovation. Highlights include four focused roundtable discussions on emerging technologies, market opportunities, and industry challenges. Tech Tour Next Gen Integrated Circuits 2026 is co-hosted as PIC Summit side event and by the PhotonDelta, and organised in partnership with PhotonHub Scaling Club and EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM Stay tuned for more details, including the participating companies, speakers, and agenda. We look forward to welcoming Europe's semiconductor, photonics, and deep tech ecosystem to Eindhoven this November. #TTNGIC26 #IntegratedCircuits

What do Europe's fastest supercomputer, one of its largest biotech clusters and a world-class defence supply chain have in common? They're all part of North Rhine-Westphalia's innovation ecosystem. Last week, we welcomed our colleagues from our international offices to explore them firsthand: 💻 Forschungszentrum Jülich: Home to Europe's fastest supercomputer, world-leading quantum computing and AI infrastructure. 🧬 BioCampus Cologne: Located in the heart of one of Europe's leading biotech clusters, with available lab space and development sites for growing life sciences companies. 🛡️ Defence.NRW: Home to leading system integrators and a world-class supplier base, powering Europe's defence industrial scale-up. 🚚 Cologne Bonn Airport: One of Europe's largest cargo airports, with investment-ready development sites directly on campus, offering a unique launchpad for mobility, logistics and aerospace companies. ♻️ Circular Valley & Innovationsstandort :metabolon: Demonstrating how NRW is transforming its industrial strength into a global hub for the circular economy. 🏭 Forschungszentrum Jülich Institute of Technology and Engineering: Bridging cutting-edge research and industrial production by turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable manufacturing technologies. Innovation is one thing. Turning it into business is another. NRW delivers both. Interested in growing your business in North Rhine-Westphalia? Get in touch with our great international colleagues at NRW.Global Business. Ambika Banotra Daniel Dueren, MBA Joerg Rose Oliver Burrak Feng Xingliang Dr. Carolina Kawakubo David Schneider Akın Okumuş Gabriele Tabach Felix Neugart Anja Kühlkamp KölnBusiness – the Economic Development Agency of Cologne NRW.Global Business Poland NRW.Global Business Japan NRW.Global Business India NRW.Global Business Türkiye NRW.Global Business (NORTH AMERICA) LLC NRW.Global Business Israel

Europe is not short of ideas. It is now trying to build the next generation of global innovation giants. A recent report from Innovation News Network highlighted the European Innovation Council Summit, where founders, scientists, investors, and EU leaders came together to showcase technologies across prosthetics, renewable energy, AI, quantum computing, and sustainable materials. But the bigger story is not just the technology. It is the shift from invention to scale. The summit featured innovation across very different sectors: 🦿 Robotics-powered prosthetics helping amputees walk more naturally 🌊 Wave energy systems turning ocean movement into renewable power 🤖 AI tools helping companies prepare complex enterprise data for AI adoption ⚛️ Quantum computers opening new possibilities in materials, drug discovery, and advanced computing 🍃 Packaging materials made from fallen leaves instead of traditional raw materials This is what enterprise innovation should look like. Not innovation as a buzzword. But innovation as a bridge between: 🔬 Science and market adoption 🏭 Research and commercial scale 🌍 Technology and real-world impact ♻️ Sustainability and business growth 🚀 Deep tech and strategic competitiveness The launch of the Scaleup Europe Fund is also an important signal. Because innovation does not stop at invention. The real challenge is turning promising ideas into companies that can scale, compete globally, and create long-term impact. Great to see organizations and companies such as European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), Axiles Bionics, CorPower Ocean, Iris.ai, IQM Quantum Computers, and Releaf showing what the future of European innovation can look like. The lesson for enterprise leaders is clear: The next wave of innovation will not come from one sector alone. It will come from the intersection of AI, Robotics, Energy, Sustainability, Quantum, Healthcare, Materials Science, and Enterprise Collaboration. That is where the future is being built. #EnterpriseInnovation #InnovationLeadership #CorporateInnovation #DeepTech #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #Sustainability #OpenInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EuropeanInnovation #FutureOfBusiness

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