This article explores the discrepancy between the EU's strong focus on startups and scaleups as drivers of innovation and the absence of a unified legal definition for these entities at the EU level, which is relevant to determine eligibility for various EU...

54% of consumers say they need to understand a company’s value before making a purchase decision. In today’s highly competitive and saturated marketplace, standing out is no longer optional—it’s essential. However, many companies face challenges in defining theirs....

Every year, billions of euros in public funding remain untapped across Europe. According to the European Parliament, only 52.5% of the financial resources allocated to major EU cohesion funds for 2014–2020 had been paid out by the end of the period, leaving nearly...

C-SHIELD: Revolutionizing Chemical Hazard Detection with Multi-Sensor FusionThe current landscape of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) detection is riddled with limitations. These systems often miss low-concentration threats, trigger false alarms,...

What is the Test Before Invest approach and how might save you millions in your technology market entry strategyApproximately 95% of new products fail, often due to inadequate market validation and testing. Innovation is crucial for staying competitive in...

The Lean Startup Methodology: A Blueprint for InnovatorsThe Lean Startup methodology revolutionizes business development by treating every innovation as an experiment. Instead of merely asking, “Can this product be built?” the Lean Startup focuses on the crucial...

Powered by FundingBox: A blueprint for Digital Innovation Hubs success in Western BalkansIn Q1 2024 alone, FundingBox has empowered digital transformation across the Western Balkans by identifying millions in funding opportunities, enabling the launch of European...

Sportstech: The Dynamic Intersection of Technology and Sports ExcellenceSports have always played a significant role in uniting people across the globe. Yet, the unsung hero behind the scenes propelling this global phenomenon is technology. The sports technology...

Last December the I4MS community were talking about the Digital European Program improving Europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy. For the I4MS community, it is important to develop the European Commission's ambitious plans on Green Deal and...

One of the objectives of Industry 4.0 is that of greater energy efficiency of production processes and machines The period of economic crisis that is affecting Western economies is favoring the emergence of a new model of economic development, no longer oriented...